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New school brings hope to Gugwini community

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Lusikisiki – The newly built Tshantshala Senior Primary School in Gugwini village, just outside Lusikisiki, stands as a beacon of hope for the local community as they now know that their children have a decent place to learn.

Number of poached rhinos soars to 746

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Pretoria - The total number of rhino poached in South Africa since January 2013 has increased to 746, the Department of Water and Environmental Affairs says.

Central database for rhino-related funders being finalised

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Pretoria - The Department of Environmental Affairs has received more than 100 applications from non-governmental organisations, non-profit organisations and individuals seeking registrations of their awareness-raising projects and fundraising initiatives in the fight against rhino poaching.

New dawn for NPA, says Nxasana

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Pretoria - The newly appointed head of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Mxolisi Nxasana, says while he will have his work cut out for him, he will prosecute all cases without fear, favour or prejudice.

Kusile power station to stabilise SA’s power demand

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Mbombela - The Mpumalanga government and Eskom are confident that the construction deadlines of the Kusile power station near Kendal will be met, and that commercial production will begin next year.

Labour dept gets third clean bill of health

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Pretoria - The Department of Labour has received an unqualified audit opinion for the third year in a row, the office of the Auditor-General told Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Labour.

Business must assist in Youth Employment Accord

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Midrand - Business should partner with government in devising an intervention anchored on the pillars of the Youth Employment Accord, says Transport Minister Dipuo Peters.

Libyan Prime Minister released

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Tripoli - Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan was freed on Thursday morning, a few hours after being seized by armed men.

Zuma to host Hollande

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will next week host French President François Hollande, who will be in the country for a two-day state visit.

Partnership sees millions regaining eyesight

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Pretoria – Anna Maluleke, 67, from Brits used to cook for herself and look after her grandchildren without any problems, but when she lost her vision in May, her life took a turn for the worst.

BRICS Cooperatives to meet in SA

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Pretoria - Leaders of cooperatives’ organisations from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) will gather for their third meeting in Cape Town, later this month.

Mining strikes a concern for govt

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Pretoria – Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu says government is concerned about the current strikes in the mining industry.