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Ndebele welcomes Cosatu support on AARTO

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Pretoria - Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has welcomed support from the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) for the implementation of the demerit points system for drivers, AARTO.

Male circumcision, condoms gets a boost

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Mbombela - The Mpumalanga government has budgeted an extra R100 million for male medical circumcision and condom distribution to reduce HIV infection in the province for the financial year ending in March.

Minister welcomes input on energy plan

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Pretoria - Energy Minister Dipuo Peters has welcomed input by stakeholders at the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP2010) public hearings currently underway in various parts of the country.

Police march to support abused women, children

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Komatipoort - Police officers from Tonga Police Station in the deep rural Nkomazi region near Komatipoort in Mpumalanga held a march against rape, domestic violence and child abuse on Saturday.

Provincial MECs to be sworn in

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Pretoria - Five newly appointed MECs in the Eastern Cape are to be sworn in today by provincial Judge President Themba Sangoni.

Public urged to add its voice to IRP2010

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Pretoria - Energy Minister Dipuo Peters has encouraged the public and various stakeholders to participate in the public hearings currently underway, into the country's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP2010).

Correctional officials face the heat

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Pretoria - At least thirty-one officials from the George Correctional Centre have been found guilty of unprofessional conduct, gross negligence and flouting basic security procedures.

Learners arrested for drugs, alcohol possession

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Pretoria - Five learners from Jules High School in Johannesburg have been arrested for the possession of drugs and alcohol during a joint crime awareness program conducted at the school.

New number plates for Gauteng

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Johannesburg - The Gauteng Department of Transport has unveiled a new vehicle number plate series as part of efforts to reduce fraud.

Mthethwa's rental up to date

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Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa's office has dismissed media reports alleging that he was in arrears with rent payment for his official residence in Cape Town.

Bono praises Zuma on Aids

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Cape Town - World famous Irish singer Bono has praised President Jacob Zuma for the country's fight against Aids.

Let the games begin

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Durban - A vibrant ceremony officially opened the 10th ICC Cricket World Cup at the Bangabandhu Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Free ride ends here, warns minister

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Pretoria - Local government is expected to raise its standards of employment, warning that it will not be used as an opportunity to hire friends and relatives.

Census: a comprehensive snapshot of SA

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Pretoria - Census 2011 is expected to give the most thorough picture of the country, which will pave the way for decision making and resource allocation to improve peoples' lives.