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SA to give support to convicted drug mule

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Pretoria - Convicted South African drug mule Nolubabalo Nobanda will receive support from the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) - this after she was sentenced to a 15-year jail term.

North West gets ready for NHI

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Mahikeng - The North West provincial government has spent more than R21 million purchasing 65 vehicles in preparation for the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI).

Govt, parties agree on further e-toll meetings

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Pretoria - Government and parties opposed to the e-tolling of Gauteng's freeways have agreed to a follow-up meeting to discuss various issues regarding the project, as part of finding an amicable solution.

Bafana to face Ivory Coast in Mandela Challenge

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Johannesburg - Bafana Bafana's efforts to restore their pride following their embarrassing failure to qualify for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations will be put to test when they face Ivory Coast next month.

Vote for Table Mountain, urges Cabinet

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Pretoria - With less than 14 day to the closing date for entries to be added to the 7 Wonders of the World, Cabinet has urged South Africans to cast their vote for Table Mountain.

Beach clinches Blue Flag status seventh time

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Kenton-on-Sea- Kelly's Beach in Port Alfred has been awarded international Blue Flag status by the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa for the seventh year running.

No more 5 cent coins

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Pretoria - South Africa will no longer be making 5 cent coins, says Cabinet spokesperson Jimmy Manyi.

Probe into attack at Baragwanath underway

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Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Health has launched an investigation into an attack on a doctor and several patients at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Johannesburg at the weekend.

Matric certificates ready for collection

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Pretoria - Candidates who wrote the 2011 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination can now go to their respective schools to collect their certificates.

New unit to help young, old and disabled

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Secunda - A Mpumalanga municipality has established a unit to address the needs of young people, children, senior citizens, women and people living with disabilities.

Comrades winner tests positive for banned stimulant

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Pretoria - The 2012 Comrades marathon winner, Ludwick Mamabolo, has tested positive for the banned stimulant methylhexaneamine, the South Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) confirmed on Tuesday.