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ICT programme to empower rural communities

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Pretoria - The Department of Science and Technology is currently implementing a national ICT research development and innovation (RDI) strategy which will target rural and marginalised communities.

Nigeria prepares for friendly against Arabs

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Pretoria - Two-time African champions, Nigeria, are working hard at their training camp in England, ahead of an international friendly against Saudi Arabia in Austria.

Collision claims 16 lives in KZN

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Pretoria - A team of accident investigators and reconstruction specialists have been dispatched to assist in the investigation of an accident which killed 16 people, of which 15 burnt to death, in KwaZulu-Natal this morning.

SA eyes stronger ties with Turkey

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Pretoria - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe will today kick off his three-day state visit to Turkey with the aim of strengthening economic and commercial relations with that country.

Joburg kids to get polio shots

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Johannesburg - Tots under the age of five will be vaccinated against polio and given vitamin A supplements as part of a campaign to raise immunity and create awareness of health issues.

SA celebrates Africa Day

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Pretoria - Today, South Africa joins the continent in celebrating, Africa Day, a day to reflect on the proud achievements for the African continent and its infinite possibilities

Rivonia interchange to benefit motorists

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Pretoria - The extension to the southbound off-ramp at the Rivonia interchange will be opened to traffic on Friday, bringing much relief to motorists.

10 die in highway crash

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Rustenburg - Ten people, including two children, died in a head-on collision involving two vehicles on the N4 Bakwena Platinum Highway on Friday officials say

Govt to review BEE strategy

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Pretoria - Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says there is a need to review Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) strategy.

Many ways to mark freedom

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Johannesburg - Freedom Day is much more than just another day off work; 27 April is set aside annually to celebrate peace, unity and human dignity, while honouring those who lost their lives in the anti-apartheid struggle.

FS Stadium officially handed over to FIFA

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Mangaung - With just 16 days to go before the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup, Mangaung (Bloemfontein) officially handed over the Free State Stadium to FIFA General Secretary Jerome Valcke on Tuesday.

A slow start to Freedom Day activities

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Pretoria - Things have got off to a slow start at the Union Buildings this morning ahead of Freedom Day celebrations later in the day.

Alexandra gets its first Small Claims Court

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Pretoria - The establishment of a Small Claims Court in Alexandra will provide residents with a speedy, simple and accessible forum to resolve their disputes

SA celebrates Freedom Day

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Pretoria - South Africans from all walks of life will today celebrate Freedom Day to mark the liberation of the country and its people from a long period of colonialism and apartheid.

W-Cape launches 2010 water awareness campaign

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Pretoria - The Western Cape Department of Water Affairs has launched a 2010 and beyond water wise awareness campaign aimed at encouraging the conservation of water in the province.