Features

Pretoria - Out of 24 SAPS provincial management posts in the North West, women representation stands at 25 percent, while male representation stands at 46 percent.

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.

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.

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.

Pretoria - The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has joined millions of well wishers in wishing Tata Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela a wonderful, happy birthday.

Pretoria - Political issues affecting the continent, bilateral cooperation and economic relations will feature high on the agenda of discussions between President Jacob Zuma and his Tanzanian counterpart, President Jakaya Kikwete.

Pretoria - Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Qedani Mahlangu, has called on communities residing in areas where there are illegal shebeens or taverns to report them to the authorities so they can be closed down.

Pretoria - The 2011 Joburg Arts Alive International Festival promises to be nothing short of spectacular as dazzling world class live shows come to the city.

Durban - As the annual sardine run got underway in KwaZulu-Natal, MEC for Economic Development, Mike Mabuyakhulu, has warned bathers to exercise caution.

Cape Town - Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale has undertaken to get to the bottom of an alleged case of conflict of interest and corruption, which has rocked the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC).

East London - Springbok women's rugby team winger Ziyanda Tywaleni will run out onto the field at the Nations Cup dressed in brand new kit.

Durban - Youth farmer Noah Nyawo wants more input from the KwaZulu-Natal government to bolster agriculture activities.

Pretoria - As from next year, learners in Grades 1 to 3 will be required to take four subjects to help them cope better with the work load expected of them in the higher grades.

Johannesburg - A programme aimed at transforming young people to emulate the distinctive thinking of former President Nelson Mandela was launched in Johannesburg on Thursday.

Johannesburg - With just a few hours left before Thursday's deadline, more than 95 percent of cellular phone users in South Africa had registered their SIM cards for RICA, the Department of Communications said on Wednesday.