South Africa

Pretoria - The Basic Education Department has cleared confusion over the matric pass rate after a daily newspaper disputed its legitimacy.

Pretoria - Bafana Bafana walloped Kenya 2-nil in an international friendly played at the Royal Bafokeng stadium on Wednesday night.

Today the African National Congress is 99 years old and thus enters its 100th year of its existence.
When we celebrate our centenary in Mangaung next year, we will be celebrating the triumph of a people united in struggle, when the masses of our people united with progressive forces across the world, to fight against an oppressive regime.

Pretoria - For the past five years, Lindelani Zulu has been knocking on doors and sending job applications to various companies but with no luck. He feels that the diploma certificate he obtained six years ago is just a worthless piece of paper.

Pretoria - Eskom has warned that a unit which burst into flames last night at Eskom's Duvha Power Station during a routine test will take extensive time to repair.

Today the African National Congress is 99 years old and thus enters its 100th year of its existence.

Pretoria - In support of Pregnancy Awareness week, the Junior Doctors Association of South Africa (JUDASA) has called on all young female doctors to take part in the campaign by reaching out to young girls in schools.

Pretoria - Improving South Africa's education system; broadening access to tertiary education and accelerating efforts to enhance health care, will be some of the key priorities of the ANC Government in 2011.

Pretoria - Cabinet has approved the Department of Trade and Industry's (dti) progress report on the Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP2).

Pretoria - The ANC has reaffirmed its commitment to the African agenda, pledging its support for initiatives that promote democracy, peace and stability in the region.

Pretoria - As Members of Parliament, political leaders and dignitaries gather in Cape Town ahead of the State of the Nation Address, people in informal settlements across Gauteng will be able to see the event for themselves on big screens.

Pretoria - South Africa has made tremendous strides since 1994, as evident by the role that women now play in the State, the economy and other sectors.

Pretoria - North West Health MEC Dr Magome Masike has urged women to use legal and designated abortion sites for the sake of their own health.

Pretoria - Embattled Congress of the People (COPE) leaders Mosiuoa Lekota and Mbhazima Shilowa are both entitled to attend the opening of Parliament later on this evening, Parliament said on Thursday.

Pretoria - In order for the ANC to remain strong and effective, ANC President Jacob Zuma said discipline was non-negotiable and must be enforced at all levels of membership and leadership, without fear or favour.