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R1.1bn budgeted to stabilise Gauteng health sector

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Johannesburg - As part of stabilising the health sector, Gauteng MEC for Finance Mandla Nkomfe has allocated an additional R1.1 billion over the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) to supplement funding for the “non-negotiable items that make the health institution functional”.

Education a priority in Gauteng

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Johannesburg - The provision of quality basic education remains the central priority of the current administration, Gauteng Finance MEC Mandla Nkomfe said on Tuesday.

SA to attend TICAD IV follow-up meeting

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Pretoria - The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sue van der Merwe will lead a delegation to participate in the Tokyo International Conference on African Development TICAD IV follow up meeting ion Gaborone this weekend.

SADC Troika will not recognise Madagascar's new leader

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Swaziland - The Southern Africa Development Community's (SADC) Organ Troika on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation was held in Swaziland on Thursday to discuss the political and security situation in Madagascar.

MEC encourages learners to respect their bodies

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Tembisa - Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa has encouraged learners at the Tembisa and Zitikeni High Schools to respect their bodies and make wise choices for their future.

SA nursing still plagued by many challenges

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Pretoria - Despite being the backbone of healthcare systems around the world, nursing in South Africa continues to be plagued by many challenges, says Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.

South Africa gears up for Human Rights Day

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Pretoria - South Africans across the country will join in the celebrations on Saturday to mark Human Rights Day, a day to reflect on the struggles endured to achieve democracy and freedom.

Mandela's House - a symbol of liberation

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If the walls of the old house of former President, Nelson Mandela in Orlando West Soweto could speak, they would tell vivid stories of the liberation struggles fought during apartheid, writes Nthambeleni Gabara.

SA artists plan special day of prayer

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Johannesburg - South African artists are planning to hold a special day of prayer to show their commitment towards healing and building the nation.

SADC to consider sanctions on Madagascar

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Pretoria - Imposing tough sanctions on Madagascar will be top of the agenda when the Southern African Development Community (SADC) meets in Johannesburg at the end of the month.

Netshitenzhe resigns

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Pretoria - Director-General in the Policy Coordination and Advisory Services (PCAS) unit in the Presidency, Joel Netshitenzhe, has resigned.

22 April official poll date

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Pretoria - President Kgalema Motlanthe on Thursday officially proclaimed 22 April as the date for the country's general election.