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Special award for Health Minister

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Pretoria - In recognition of his contribution to healthcare and medical education, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will on Monday receive a special award from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Bafana team manager suspended

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Pretoria-The South African Football Association (Safa) has suspended Bafana Bafana's team manager, Sipho Nkumane barely a month before the kick-off of the 2010 FIFA World Cup

Interest rates to remain unchanged- economists

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Pretoria- The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) begins its two day meeting tomorrow to decide on whether to change interest rates or keep them as is, with experts predicting that the central bank will keep rates unchanged.

South Africans rally behind Bafana

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Pretoria - With just 30 days to go before the kick-off of the world's biggest soccer event on African soil, there is no question that the country is ready to host a spectacular and memorable extravaganza.

Zuma concerned about job losses

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Johannesburg - The continued loss of jobs this year, including those recovered in the final quarter of 2009 is a cause for concern for the government and requires renewed action, President Jacob Zuma has said.

Rift Valley Fever claims 9 lives

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Pretoria - Rift Valley Fever (RVF) has claimed nine lives in South Africa, with the number of infected people increasing to 139 cases.

Arrive at matches early, fans warned

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Johannesburg - Organisers of this year's FIFA World Cup have issued a stern warning to soccer spectators to arrive early for matches or face missing out on the action due to strict security measures that will be in place during the tournament

Category 4 tickets still available

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Pretoria - South Africans can still get their hands on Category four tickets for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in some host venues.

Arrive at matches early warns LOC

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Johannesburg - Organisers of this year's FIFA World Cup have issued a stern warning to soccer spectators to arrive early for matches or face missing out on the action due to strict security measures that will be in place during the tournament.

R2bn for FET students

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Mabopane – Government will this year increase funds allocated to Further Education and Training (FET) college students to R2 billion, President Jacob Zuma announced on Tuesday.

Tshwane stadia access permits applications now open

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Pretoria-With only a month before the start of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, applications are now open in the City of Tshwane for Vehicle Access Parking Permits (VAPP) for the Loftus Versfeld precinct during the tournament

SA committed to AIDS fight, Motlanthe

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Pretoria - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has reaffirmed the country's commitment to realising an HIV and AIDS-free generation despite declining revenues

Poultry sector must unite on imports matter - Davies

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Cape Town – The poultry sector should come together and approach the Department of Trade and Industry if it wants relief in the form of trade measures or other measures against imports of chicken meat, the Minister of Trade and Industry, Rob Davies, said today.