Pretoria - In an effort to better understand the mindset of the African youth, United States President Barack Obama has asked young people across the continent to engage with him on MXit, the vastly popular mobile social network and instant messenger.
Durban - Within three days of becoming officially operational, the Hawks, have swooped on their first prey.
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.
