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SA mulls solutions to prison overcrowding

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Pretoria - Correctional Services Minister Sibusiso Ndebele says the roll-out of electronic monitoring will address overcrowding in correctional centres and contribute to a safer South Africa.

Take action, inspire change during Mandela Month

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Pretoria - Government has encouraged South Africans to observe what has become known as Mandela Month by giving at least 67 minutes of their time on July 18 to create a better tomorrow for all.

Bafana's 2014 World Cup dream revived

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Pretoria - Bafana Bafana’s dream of playing in the 2014 FIFA World Cup was revived on Monday when the world football governing body, FIFA, deducted three points from Ethiopia for fielding an ineligible player in a World Cup qualifier against Botswana last month.

KZN opens R9m vehicle bridge in KwaNongoma

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Nongoma - KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport Willies Mchunu officially opened a R9 million vehicle bridge at Vuna, in KwaNongoma as part of the provincial government massive rollout of road infrastructure in the Zululand District.

Hoax advert for nursing study opportunities

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Pretoria - The City of Tshwane has distanced itself from any nursing study opportunities that are said to be offered by the government and the institutions listed in the hoax advertisement for nursing study opportunities.

Minister sends condolences after NW crash

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Pretoria - Transport Minister Ben Martins has sent condolences to the families of the deceased following the tragic death of 15 people in the North West.

SA leading continent in HIV/Aids fight – Pepfar

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Cape Town – South Africa is leading the continent and is becoming the technical and knowledgable resource for Africa in the fight against HIV/Aids, the US global Aids co-ordinator ambassador, Eric Goosby, said today while announcing $10 million in funding for medical male circumcision.

Sacci welcomes Obama's Agoa comments

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Pretoria - Business has welcomed the support given by the US to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) beyond 2015, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) said on Monday.

Nkandla report classification clarified

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Pretoria – The State Security Ministry says it has noted with concern various media reports relating to the classification of the Inkandla Upgrade Task Team report and the role of the Minister of State Security Siyabonga Cwele.

More arrests made in Drug Watch campaign

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Pretoria - Police have arrested 1 823 suspects for drug-related crimes since operations started over a week ago as part of the Drug Watch initiative.

Mpumalanga prays for Madiba

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Mbombela - Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza and his provincial government have joined the country and the world in praying for former president Nelson Mandela.

SA paving a brighter future for its people - Obama

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Pretoria – US President Barack Obama has praised South Africa for leading the way in tackling HIV and Aids and paving the way for a brighter future for its people and their families.