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Minister to tackle rising drug abuse in Melmoth

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Pretoria – The Minister of Social Development, Bathabile Dlamini, says it important to respond with urgency to the challenges facing youths living in Melmoth, in KwaZulu-Natal.

Act to be extended to cover domestic workers

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Pretoria - South Africa's domestic workers will soon be covered by the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (Coida) Act, Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant said on Saturday.

Tell your story, urges Deputy Minister Ndabeni-Abrahams

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Pretoria - Communications Deputy Minister, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, has urged South Africa to participate in the Tell Your Story campaign, saying citizens can learn much from each other’s experiences.

Sport can bridge the cultural divide

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Pretoria- Sport has the ability to bridge the cultural divide and is an instrument of peace and social cohesion, President Jacob Zuma said on Saturday.

Eastern Cape turning the tide in education

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Pretoria – Deputy Minister of Basic Education, Enver Surty, says he is encouraged by the progress made by the Eastern Cape Education Department in providing quality education to learners in the province.

Singapore a valued, important partner for SA

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Pretoria – Singapore has been described as an important and valued partner for South Africa in Southeast Asia, by Public Service and Administration Minister Collins Chabane.

Engineer testifies on Tongaat mall

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Pretoria – An engineer from PCP Engineering Consultants, Pieter Pretorius, has testified before the Tongaat Mall Commission that although he was not impressed with the accuracy of the construction of the Mall, it was not an "irregular structure, nor was it a high rise building”.

Congratulations ahead of ZCC’s mass service

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma on Friday sent a message of congratulations to Dr Bishop Barnabas Lekganyane and the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) as they hold their annual New Year Celebration mass service this weekend.

Dream comes true for Groutville resident

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Pretoria – He spent most of his adulthood sharing a rented room with his wife and grandchildren in an informal settlement, but he never gave up hope that one day he would have his own home.

High-level UK delegation to cement ties with SA

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Pretoria - A high-level United Kingdom delegation will arrive in the country next week for a visit that will focus on strengthening commercial opportunities, science and innovation, skills development and education relations with South Africa.

Crime at Helen Joseph hospital condemned

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Pretoria - The Chairperson of Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Health, Nompi Nhlapo, has condemned a recent crime incident that involved rape and assault within the premises of Helen Joseph hospital.

Tech age presents opportunities to SA musicians

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Pretoria – South Africa’s music industry must tap into the opportunities presented by the rapid growth of technology to achieve sustainable growth, says the Minister of Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa.

Community media heart of government

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Nelspruit - Community media is at the heart of government’s new strategic approach of revolutionising the communication agenda in South Africa, says Communications Minister Faith Muthambi.