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Cabinet stays firm on SANDU dismissals

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Cape Town - Cabinet has once again thrown its weight behind the Department of Defence and Military Veterans' decision to dismiss members of the South African Defence Union (SANDU) who took part in an illegal and violent march.

Strive for better life for all: Mokonyane

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Sharpville - Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane today called on all South Africans to recommit to the struggle for the total emancipation of the country's citizens, especially those who are still living in abject poverty.

SumbandilaSat gets set to go

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Cape Town - Cabinet has welcomed the preparations towards the launch of South Africa's R26-million SumbandilaSat, into space.

No ploy to mislead Scopa - dept

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Cape Town - There has never been any intention to mislead Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) regarding defects found at some houses at the N2 Gateway Housing Project, says the Department of Human Settlements.

Taxi, hospitality sectors wage hearings continue

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Pretoria - The Department of Labour (DoL) is today pushing ahead with further public hearings and on-site visits as part of reviewing the minimum wages and employment conditions in the taxi and hospitality sectors.

Liquor campaign to raise awareness of social ills

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Bloemfontein - The Department of Trade and Industry is to launch its annual national liquor campaign which aims to raise awareness of the social ills that come with alcohol abuse.

SA committed to upskilling youth

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Pretoria - South Africa is committed to policies that strengthen the professionalisation of youth work, Minister in the Presidency for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Collins Chabane said.

Madiba receives children's version of his book

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Johannesburg - Former President Nelson Mandela on Thursday received copies of the official children's version of his best-selling autobiography Long Walk to Freedom.

Airports gear up for 2010 influx

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Johannesburg - South Africa's airports are gearing up to receive an estimated half-a-million visitors for the 2010 FIFA World Cup with improved facilities through a $35-million IT programme.