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SA marks Human Rights Day

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Kliptown - Hundreds of people gathered to mark Human Rights Day in Kliptown, Soweto today and reflect on the progress that has been made in ensuring basic human rights for all South Africans, as enshrined in the Constitution.

Financial Bill approved for submission to Parly

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Cape Town - In a bid to strengthen the country's financial systems, Cabinet has approved that the Financial Services General Amendment Bill (2012) be submitted to Parliament.

SA pledges to help Indian companies, create jobs

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Pretoria - Trade and Industry (dti) Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe has pledged to help two Indian companies to expand their operations in South Africa as part of efforts to address job creation.

SA offers humanitarian assistance to four states

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Pretoria - South Africa is to render humanitarian assistance including emergency food to four Sahelian countries, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane said.

Cabinet warns on Gauteng tolls

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Cape Town - Cabinet has issued a stern warning that the law will take its course against those planning to disrupt the implementation of the tolling system on Gauteng freeways.

Zuma urges SA to help govt improve the country

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Kliptown - President Jacob Zuma has called on South Africans to use Human Rights Day to pause, reflect and roll up their sleeves and help government to make the country a better place.

More calls to control public sector wage bill

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Pretoria - While reaction to Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan's 2012 budget has been varied, calls are emerging from analysts warning government to keep a close eye on the public sector wage bill.

Minister launches inquiry into fisheries tenders

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Cape Town - The Minister of Agriculture, Fishery and Forestries Tina Joemat-Pettersson today announced that her department would set up an inquiry to look into tender practices at the department.

Alleged traffickers should not be granted bail

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Pretoria - The three men arrested on charges of human trafficking and child sex should not be granted bail, Chairperson of Parliaments' Portfolio Committee on Social Development Yolanda Botha said.

National Days commemorated all over SA: Presidency

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Pretoria - The commemoration of national days takes place throughout the country and changing venues does not diminish the role played by the people of that particular community where it all started, said the Presidency.