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Soweto - Visiting US First Lady Michelle Obama will spend the third day of her visit inspiring a new generation of women leaders in Soweto

University and college campuses that address climate challenge will better serve students and help create a thriving and ethical society, Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande said at the launch of the African Green Campus Initiative on Saturday.

Pretoria - A final announcement on the implementation of Gauteng's controversial e-tolling system is expected by the end of July, the Transport Department said.

The South African women's hockey team was recently lauded for joining their soccer counterparts in qualifying for the London Olympics. Government threw its support behind the two teams and the rest of Team SA by setting aside over R34 million for preparations for the games.

The Police Ministry has refuted media reports that individuals reported to be Minister Nathi Mthethwa's relatives and children are employed by the South African Police Services (SAPS).

Pretoria - The South African National Defence Force will soon have its own Military Ombudsman that will investigate complaints and serve as a neutral third party on matters related to the SANDF.

Deputy Minister for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, Obed Bapela, has called on community members to refrain from destroying government-owned property.

The village of Nkandla will be alive with celebrations this weekend as a new bride is welcomed into the Zuma household.

Pretoria - Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality has dismissed 78 employees affiliated to the South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) for ill-discipline.

Water and Environmental Affairs Deputy Minister, Rejoice Mabudafhasi, on Thursday met with City of Johannesburg and Johannesburg Water officials to discuss the Diepsloot drinking water situation.

There is no chance that the implementation of the e-tolling system on Gauteng's main highways will be delayed.

Policies on information and communications technology (ICT) should be aligned with government's developmental goals and address the challenges facing the industry, says Communications Minister Dina Pule.

Cabinet has called on South Africans and citizens abroad to observe Freedom Day on 27 April, by sparing a thought for past struggle heroes and heroines.

Cabinet has approved the hosting of the 2012 Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and Management (CAPAM) Leadership Conference in South Africa.

Cabinet has condemned the gang rape of a 17-year-old Soweto girl and it wants law enforcement authorities to ensure that the full course of the law is implemented.