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Govt concerned at internal efficiency of universities

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Cape Town - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says government is concerned about the internal efficiency of universities and the relatively low success and high dropout rates of students.

Commission to investigate meat labelling matter

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Pretoria - Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has asked the National Consumer Commission (NCC) to urgently investigate the matter of meat labelling after it emerged that undeclared products were found in South African meat.

Address by President Jacob Zuma on the occasion of World AIDS Day

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Pretoria Showgrounds

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe,
The Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi and all Ministers and Deputy Ministers present,
Premier of Gauteng Nomvula
Mokonyane and MECs present,
Executive Mayor of Tshwane Dr Gwen Ramokgopa,
Deputy Chairperson of the SA National Aids Council, Mark Heywood,
Members of the diplomatic corps,
UN Aids Executive Director Michel Sedibe and all representatives of international agencies,
Fellow South Africans,

SA marks World AIDS Day

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Pretoria - South Africa has joined the rest of the world in marking this year's World AIDS Day, with an emphasis on the need for access to HIV prevention, treatment and care for all.

Zuma commended for changing HIV, AIDS policies

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Pretoria - Much praise has poured in from various quarters for President Jacob Zuma, following the changes he announced on Tuesday to the country's HIV and AIDS policies.

Eskom revises electricity tariff

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Pretoria - Power utility Eskom has revised its tariff application to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) from 45 percent to 35 percent every year for the next three years.

Hotel price inflation could harm SA

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Cape Town - Increasing accommodation prices during the 2010 FIFA World Cup could damage South Africa's prospects of enticing tourists back after the competition, says the 2010 Local Organising Committee (LOC).

Zuma welcomes new ambassadors to SA

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday welcomed five new ambassadors to South Africa and has expressed his confidence that their stay in the country will strengthen existing relations.

Planning on track for 2010 Final Draw

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Cape Town - Planning is on track towards hosting the 2010 Final Draw in Cape Town and the 2010 FIFA World Cup Local Organising Committee (LOC) is satisfied with preparations.

Zuma names new IMC members

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Pretoria - Chief of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee Danny Jordaan is among the new members of the International Marketing Council Board (IMC) announced by President Jacob Zuma.

LOC promises a safe, secure World Cup

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Cape Town - With just 212 days to go until the kick-off of the world's biggest soccer extravagant to hit African soil, the 2010 Local Organising Committee (LOC) is promising the best service for a safe and secure World Cup next year.