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Refurbished F State hotel to stimulate job creation

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Free State - Environmental and Water Affairs Minister, Edna Molewa, says the newly refurbished Golden Gate Hotel in Qwaqwa will play a role in providing jobs and creating wealth for the area.

Women must 'invest in their health'

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Pretoria - With October being International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) is encouraging all women to invest in their health by learning how to detect various female cancers early.

SA suspends exports of some animal products

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Cape Town - Government has with immediate effect suspended exports of all cloven hoofed animal products because of a suspected outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in some parts of northern KwaZulu-Natal.

Defence announces new appointments

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Pretoria - Defence and Military Veterans Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has announced the appointment of senior officials in her department.

Sisulu funeral to be held in Soweto

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Johannesburg - The funeral of the late African National Congress stalwart Albertina Sisulu will be held at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Saturday 11 June, the Presidency said on Sunday.

Bafana moves closer to 2012 Afcon

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Pretoria - Bafana Bafana's goalless draw in Cairo edged them closer to the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) champions, while dampening any chance for Egypt to qualify.

SA completes evacuation mission in Libya

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Pretoria - As the unrest continues in Libya, 30 South Africans have been evacuated from that country - a process the International Relations and Co-operation Department said was completed successfully.

Spotlight on waste services backlogs

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Pretoria - Addressing waste services backlogs and investigating other waste management options other than disposal services will be among the items on the agenda for this year's Waste Management Officers' Khoro.

SKA reaches new heights

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Cape Town - South Africa's readiness to host the world's largest radio telescope - the Square Kilometer Array (SKA) - has reached new heights with the country's historical hosting of the 62th International Astronautical Congress (IAC).

Cape fire fighters on high alert

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Pretoria - Cape fire fighters are on high alert after a warning from the South African Weather Services for veld fires.

SA records R4.9bn trade deficit

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Pretoria - South Africa recorded a trade deficit of R4.9 billion in January, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) said on Monday.

Gautengers urged to learn about cancer

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Pretoria - MEC for Health and Social Development, Ntombi Mekgwe, is calling on Gautengers to learn more about cancer this month and to undergo cancer screening.

SA hosts Turkey

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Pretoria - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has rolled out the red carpet this morning for visiting Prime Minister of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Climate talks start in Panama

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Pretoria - Talks on climate change have kicked off in Panama City with the incoming COP17 President, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.