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Senior health official arrested for fraud

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Pretoria - A KwaZulu-Natal senior health official is expected to appear in the Pietermaritzburg Magistrates Court today following his arrest on Monday for fraud and corruption charges.

Padayachie bids goodbye to SABC GCEO

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Pretoria - Communications Minister Roy Padayachie has thanked outgoing SABC Group CEO Solly Mokoetle for his contribution to the public broadcaster, but added that the time had come for the latter to stabilise.

Satawu, RFA to meet over wage dispute

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Pretoria - The SA Transport and Allied Workers' Union (Satawu) will today be meeting with the Road Freight Association (RFA) in a bid to resolve the wage dispute which has resulted in truck drivers embarking on a nationwide strike.

Home Affairs nets illegal immigrants

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Pretoria - More than 350 illegal immigrants, believed to have been smuggled into the country by syndicates, were arrested in Johannesburg on Thursday.

Pull up your green socks

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Pretoria - A challenge has been put to Ekurhuleni residents and government to play an active role in preserving the environment.

Metrobus strike talks reach deadlock

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Pretoria - The ongoing strike by Metrobus drivers in Johannesburg does not look likely to end soon as talks reached a deadlock yesterday.

Sick Dewani not at extradition hearing

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Pretoria - Honeymoon murder accused Shrien Dewani failed to turn up for his extradition hearing at a London court because he was ill.

SA gauges progress in gender equality

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Pretoria - Minister for Women, Children and People with Disabilities Lulu Xingwana will on Friday address the UN Committee on South Africa's efforts to eradicate all forms of discrimination against women in the country.

Make-over for Social Sciences

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Pretoria - A new initiative to review and strengthen the social sciences and humanities in South Africa's higher education system is in the pipeline.

Home Affairs pleased with Zim turnout

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Pretoria - More than 10 000 Zimbabwean nationals have applied for permits to stay in South Africa since a special documentation process was opened on 20 September.

GP health dept moves to pay suppliers quicker

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Pretoria - In a bid to improve its cash flow and avoid accruals in the next financial year, the Gauteng Health and Social Development Department has committed to settling all supplier payments within 30 days.

Banyana defender off injury list

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Pretoria - Central defender Janine van Wyk and midfield star Gabisile Hlumbane are off the injury list and back in the 25 member-strong Banyana Banyana squad, to prepare for next Saturday's Olympic qualifier return leg against Zambia.