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Shabangu unveils R1bn M14 furnace

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Johannesburg – Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu today unveiled the R1 billion expansion project at BHP Billiton’s Metalloys manganese smelter in Meyerton, south of Johannesburg.

Govt, SA must work together to achieve goals

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Parliament - Deputy President Baleka Mbete says government can not achieve all of its goals alone and that South Africans and government must work together.

Outcomes of task team expected end of March

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Pretoria - The reports of five task teams, established by government to look into the effects of the global economic crisis on certain sectors in South Africa, will be released at the end of the month.

NW urges contractors to enroll in development programme

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Mafikeng - The North West Department of Public Works has called on emerging contractors to enroll in a developmental programme to learn entrepreneurial, business and technical skills to grow their businesses.

Metrorail beefs up security on trains

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Pretoria - Metrorail says it has increased security on its trains operating throughout Gauteng after a second attack on commuters

Local govt elections 101 guide for journos

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Pretoria - In its quest to deepen democracy, the Open Society of South Africa (OSF-SA) launched a guide for journalists to write in-depth, accurate and balanced stories on the day of Local Government Elections - 18 May.

Communities need to learn value of libraries - MEC

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Mbombela - The burning of libraries is proof that communities need to be educated about the importance of these buildings, said Mpumalanga's culture, sport and recreation MEC Sibongile Manana.

Dept determined to stamp out corruption

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Parliament - The Minister of Provincial and Local Government Sicelo Shiceka says the corruption which has manifested itself in officials receiving kick-backs during tender processes, must be "sniffed out".

Truck driver charged for Tsvangirai's crash

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Harare - The driver of the truck which was involved in an accident with Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's car, killing his wife, has appeared before the Chivhu Magistrate Court.