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Minister wants full report on textbook delay

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Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has demanded a full report on the reasons there has been a delay in the delivery of textbooks for Grade 10 learners in Limpopo so that appropriate steps can be taken.

Drug mule arrested in Bangkok

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Pretoria - A South African woman has been arrested in Bangkok for attempting to smuggle two kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, also known as "ice".

Team SA named for 2012 London Paralympic Games

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Pretoria - South Africa's Olympic governing body SASCOC on Wednesday announced a star-studded team which will travel to the 2012 London Paralympic Games later this year.

Current account deficit widens in first quarter

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Pretoria - South Africa's current account deficit widened further to 4.9% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2012, said the Reserve Bank on Thursday.

Gauteng to mark Intl Day Against Drug Abuse

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Pretoria - Joining the global community to intensify the awareness campaigns on alcohol and drug abuse, the Gauteng Department of Social Development will be commemorating International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking at the Toekomsrus Community Hall next week.

Nqakula appointed High Commissioner

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has appointed political advisor, Charles Nqakula, to serve as High Commissioner to the Republic of Mozambique to deepen relations between South Africa and that count

Government news agency rebranded

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Pretoria - Government's news agency, the former BuaNews, which falls under the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), has been rebranded and is now called the South African Government News Agency.

Brand new car for teacher awards winner

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Pretoria - The overall winner of this year's National Teacher Awards will walk away with a brand new car, thanks to one of the sponsors - General Motors SA.

Citizens react to the Budget Speech

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Pretoria - There has been mixed reaction to Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan's Budget Speech on the streets of Pretoria. While many welcome it, there were some concerns by residents.

R1.3bn investment good news for E Cape

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East London - A R1.3-billion investment by government into three economic zones in the country will breathe life back into the Eastern Cape's economy.