Cape Town - The Department of Social Development has recommitted to continue strengthening the implementation of drug prevention initiatives in an attempt to address the scourge of substance abuse.
Pretoria - The National Credit Regulator (NCR) is to hold a programme to train visually impaired people to understand the importance of the National Credit Act (NCA).
Matlosane - Health Minister Barbara Hogan has urged Tuberculosis (TB) patients in the North West to complete their treatment.
Pretoria - The work of government will continue uninterrupted following the changes to the National Executive announced by President Jacob Zuma, government spokesperson Themba Maseko has said.
Pretoria - A Gauteng school teacher is in hot water after he was allegedly caught printing child pornography on school facilities.
Italy - Leaders from the Group of Eight (G8) industrialised countries began their summit on Wednesday, with the economic crisis and climate change at the top of their three-day agenda.
Pretoria - A suspect wanted in connection with the murder of six people in Shongweni is being questioned by the Hawks after he handed himself over to police.
Pretoria - The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has appointed Bongani Gxilishe as its acting Director General as the contract for Sibongile Muthwa comes to an end.
Pretoria - Finance Minister Trevor Manuel has highlighted the importance of Maths literacy among school children, especially under the current economic climate.
Johannesburg - The St Stithians College in Johannesburg has issued a swine flu alert after one of its learners contracted the H1N1 virus.
Pretoria - Under the new leadership of Mayor Kgosientso Ramokgopa, Tshwane ratepayers can expect nothing but the best service delivery, he promised residents today.
Johannesburg - Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa has paid tribute to the late Dr Charlotte Maxeke at the unveiling of a plague formally renaming the Johannesburg Academic Hospital.
Johannesburg - The Gauteng Department of Health and Social Development is expected to conclude an investigation into the conduct of three nurses which may have led to the death of a 12-year-old child, by the end of the week.
Pretoria - The Union Buildings was abuzz this morning with school children aged between 7 and 13 checking out the Presidency's new children's website.
New York - Former US President Bill Clinton on Wednesday hosted an exclusive Mandela Day Gala Dinner at the stunning Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal on Wednesday evening, ahead of Mandela Day.
