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Swine flu death toll continues to climb

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Pretoria - The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) says South Africa is currently experiencing widespread community transmission of H1N1 pandemic influenza, with the number of deaths having increased to 27

Mpuma Premier pledges to improve level of governance

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Nelspruit - Mpumalanga Premier, David Mabuza, has pledged to improve the level of management and governance in the provincial Departments of Health and Education as well as unity in the province.

Confeds Cup records more than half a million fans

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Johannesburg - Around 584 894 people turned up for this year's FIFA Confederations Cup tournament in South Africa, according to statistics released by the world football governing body on Monday.

NHI needs combined private, public efforts

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North West - Realising the National Health Insurance (NHI) principles of universal coverage can be made easier by combined efforts of the private and public sectors, says Deputy Minister for Health Dr Molefi Sefularo.

E-Cape to hand over five new homes

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East London - The Eastern Cape Housing Department will on Friday hand over houses to five farm workers and shack dwellers working and living on the Tarkastad.

Keep your eyes on 2010, says Jordaan

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Johannesburg - Celebrations following the successful hosting of the FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa should now be replaced by hard work and preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

IBSA calls on G20 to live up to its promise

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Brasilia - The foreign ministers of the world's leading developing democracies, India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA), have appealed to the Group of 20 (G20) to implement its commitments to reform the global financial system.

Public Enterprises DG resigns

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Pretoria - The Director General of Public Enterprises Portia Molefe has resigned from her post to pursue other interests.

Widow calls for less police killings

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Pretoria - Livhuwami Bokwe has called for less police officers to be killed in the line of duty, saying it leaves an unbearable burden on their families.

SA, EU to strengthen relations at summit

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Pretoria - South Africa and the European Union are set to strengthen relations and address shared bilateral, regional and global interests at the SA-EU Summit that kicks-off on Friday in Cape Town.

NW doctors commended for their commitment

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North West - North West MEC for Health and Social Development, Rebecca Kasienyane has commended provincial public doctors for remaining committed to their oath by not participating in an unprotected strike.