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Presidency gears up for SONA

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Pretoria - Preparations are well underway at the Presidency for the delivery of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) by President Jacob Zuma on 14 February to a joint sitting of Parliament.

President Zuma visits Madiba

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma on Sunday afternoon visited former President Nelson Mandela at his home in Houghton, Johannesburg.

Zuma orders major public service probe

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has ordered the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate supply chain related concerns in a number of government departments, the Presidency announced on Thursday.

Mayor to honour Nigel fire heroes

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Pretoria - Individuals who risked their lives to help save the elderly living at the Pieter Wessels Old Age Home in Nigel where a fire broke out recently are to be honoured at a special function.

Polokwane gears up for World Cup

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Polokwane - Polokwane is pulling out all the stops to ensure that its residents benefit from the first African World Cup long after the tournament has ended. And the locals are doing their bid to ensure that the city does not only emerge as good hosts but delivers a world class football spectacle that will leave a lasting legacy

Home Affairs gets tough on corruption

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Pretoria - Companies and individuals who resort to corrupt activities to influence Home Affairs officials will have to deal with the full might of the law.

Prison violence probed

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Pretoria - Correctional Services Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula says investigations are underway into the recent conduct of inmates at a correctional service centre in Kimberley.

Women in science to be honoured

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Pretoria - Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor will later today acknowledge the country's leading female scientists through the annual Women in Science Awards.

Educators dismissed for sexual misconduct

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Pretoria - Three educators at Filadelfia Secondary Secondary have been dismissed by the Gauteng Department of Education after being found guilty of sexual misconduct against learners.

Limpopo ready for World Cup- Motlanthe

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Polokwane - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says he is highly impressed with Limpopo's state of readiness for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.