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Learners encouraged to register for winter classes

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Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has encouraged learners in Grade 10 to 12 to use the school holiday period to study independently and register for winter school programmes.

Cultural music, dance festival hits Mpuma

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Mbombela - After three years of planning, the Mpumalanga provincial government will hold its first auditions for the best cultural dance group who will win a recording contract.

No decision yet on Gauteng toll fees

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Pretoria - The Transport Department says no final decision has been taken with regard to the proposed toll tariffs on Gauteng's freeways.

Fighting for SA's women and children

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Pretoria - He cooked for the who's who of the entertainment industry and mingled with the rich and famous, charming them with his wit and humour. But there was another side to him. He stalked Johannesburg's innocent children.

A man with a mission

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Pretoria - There's a glint in Bheki Nkosi's eye as he steps out of his official vehicle onto the dusty building site that is in the process of becoming the June 16th Memorial and Youth Institute.

Top young scientists to be recognised

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Pretoria - The South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) will present more than 35 awards to top achievers and schools in this year's National Science Olympiad at an awards ceremony on Thursday.

SA can strengthen global food security: minister

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Pretoria - If South Africa could bring about an end to apartheid oppression, then it is within its ability to strengthen global food security, says Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister, Tina Joemat-Pettersson.

New Madiba quotes book unveiled

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Johannesburg - The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory on Monday unveiled a new book with inspirational quotes by South Africa's former President Nelson Mandela, which gives people hope, makes them smile, and feel proud.

Arts dept looks to boost job creation

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Pretoria - The professional status of people working in the arts sector in South Africa and other policy issues need to be addressed in order to maximise job creation opportunities in the industry.

Green future for transport under spotlight

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Pretoria - With the transport sector reportedly being the fastest growing emitter of carbon emissions in South Africa, the impact of transport on the environment will be top of the agenda at this year's Southern African Transport Conference (SATC).

N West cleans up its streets

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Pretoria - The North West government has reiterated its commitment to get rid of illegal drugs and substance abuse on the streets.

Grade 12s encouraged to prepare for exams

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Pretoria - With just 117 days to go until the 2011 National Senior Certificate exams get underway, the Basic Education Department has encouraged learners to make the most of every opportunity available, like school holidays, to prepare for the exams.

Xingwana's special adviser passes away

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Pretoria - Women, Children and People with Disabilities Minister Lulu Xingwana has expressed sadness and shock at the untimely death on her special advisor, David Dlali.

New multimillion rand hospital for Limpopo

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Siloam - President Jacob Zuma has announced plans to build a new R250 million hospital in Limpopo to address the critical challenges of the health system in the province.