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Pretoria - Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has entrusted the seven new members of National Lotteries Board (NLB) with the responsibility to ensure compliance in the sector.

Pretoria - In responding to the global economic crisis, governments should avoid unfairly placing the burden of the downturn on the poor and vulnerable, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.

Pretoria - Four people died when the bus they were travelling in overturned on the notorious Moloto Road (R573) between Pretoria and KwaMhlanga on Wednesday morning.

Pretoria - All 212 unclaimed bodies have been removed from the Gale Street mortuary in Durban, says KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Health Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo.

Pretoria - Social Development Minister Edna Molewa is expected to announce the outcome of an investigation into South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Chief Executive Officer, Fezile Makiwane soon.

Pretoria - The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development will help with the burial costs of the people who lost their lives in a fire that broke out at an orphanage outside Newcastle.

Pretoria - A report into allegations of mismanagement at the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) is expected to be tabled in Parliament on Tuesday by Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele.

Johannesburg - Runners wishing to take part in the 86th edition of the Comrades Marathon have until the end of the month to get their entries in.

For presidential hotline Public Liaison Officer, Mkholwane Maraba, ensuring that members of the public receive the best possible assistance is her number one priority.

Pretoria - Police in the Western Cape have launched a manhunt for two men alleged to have killed a British tourist during a suspected botched hijacking in Gugulethu, at the weekend.

Pretoria - Social obstacles such as attitudes, norms and behaviours aid to the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT).

Pretoria - The Department of Health is considering taking legal action to remove the unaccompanied children who are living at the Johannesburg Central Methodist Church.

Pretoria - Correctional Services Deputy Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize has handed out gifts to female offenders and mothers living with babies behind bars.

Pretoria - At least 15 City of Tshwane employees are facing suspension from the municipality over mismanagement and financial irregularities - and more heads are expected to roll as the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) begins a big probe on the city's operations.

Durban - Interest is growing in traditional horse racing in KwaZulu-Natal, with the help of the Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation.