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Soweto rail cleared after train accident

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Pretoria - Following the train collusion incident that involved two Soweto bound Metrorail trains yesterday, the technical team has cleared the scene by removing the two trains to the yard in preparation for the resumption of the normal train service today.

Youth get clued up on future of housing

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Durban - South African youth have been given an opportunity to gain insight into the future of housing and to present their vision to Human Settlements Minister, Tokyo Sexwale, on what they would like to see happen on the South African housing landscape in 19 years' time.

South Sudan- Where to from here?

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It has been over a month since Africa's newest nation came to be. Tens of thousands of South Sudanese waved their country's flag with pride on July 9, marking the beginning of a new journey for Africa's 54th state.

Countdown to climate talks

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Pretoria - The countdown to this year's United Nations Climate summit in Durban has begun, with exactly 100 days left before delegates descend on the city for one of the biggest gatherings on climate change in history.

Sisulu sends stern warning to poachers

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Pretoria - The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Lindiwe Sisulu, has warned poachers that the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will return fire with fire in the Kruger National Park and other areas along the border.

Team SA in rush for gold

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Mbombela- South Africa is going for gold - literally. Team South Africa flew out on Friday to compete in the five-day 2011 World Gold Panning Championships that start in Zlotoryja, Poland, on Tuesday.

School kids visit IEC centre

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Pretoria - The Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC) Results Operation Centre (ROC) in Pretoria was abuzz on Friday morning, not only with politicians but with school kids.

Zuma: SARS must be independent

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Johannesburg - The South African Revenue Service (SARS) must continue to act without fear or favour in ensuring full compliance with the law by all South Africans, President Jacob Zuma said on Friday night.

Govt wish commuters speedy recovery

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Pretoria - The South African Government has wished hundreds of train commuters injured in a train collision in Soweto on Thursday, a speedy recovery.

Soccer star in speed wrap

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Pretoria - A popular Premier Soccer League player was arrested after clocking 195 km/h on a speed camera on the N4 Bakwena Platinum Highway outside Brits yesterday morning, North West officials said.

ANC promises citizens first-class service

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Pretoria - South Africans can expect first-class services, tailored to their own expectations and needs in all African National Congress (ANC) led municipalities across the country.

ANC pleased with results

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Pretoria-It was all smiles for President Jacob Zuma when he saw the African National Congress (ANC) results reflected on the giant screen at the Results Operations Centre in Pretoria.