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Govt looking at addressing food security

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Pretoria - Government says it will actively participate in multilateral bodies and partner in efforts to boost production and productivity in the continent and to advance food security.

Mthethwa wants action in E Cape

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Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has cracked the whip on station commanders in the Eastern Cape, giving them 24 hours to address issues raised by communities in the area.

EPWP figures impressive in KZN

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Durban - A total of 25 138 work opportunities have been created in KwaZulu-Natal through the Expanded Public Works Program from April to September this year.

E Cape Solar plant to address power shortages

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East London - A R10 million solar thermal plate manufacturing plant opened in the Eastern Cape could go a long way in addressing power shortages in the province.

Agri officials to face music over misinformation

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Pretoria - Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson is considering instituting disciplinary proceedings against senior officials for misleading her and Parliament about her hotel accommodation.

Long walk to economic freedom

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Pretoria - Government has promised to respond to the list of concerns raised by marchers who supported the ANC Youth League's call for "economic freedom" in Pretoria today.

Long walk to economic freedom

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Pretoria - Government has promised to respond to the list of concerns raised by marchers who supported the ANC Youth League's call for "economic freedom" in Pretoria today.

Shifting the focus from quantity to quality

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South Africa may be on track to achieve five of its eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015, but serious problems in health and education, if not attended to soon, may hold the country back from becoming a more prosperous society. Stephen Timm reports.

World Bank grants loan to Eskom

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Pretoria - Power parastatal Eskom has been granted a $250 million loan (about R1.9 billion) for its Eskom Renewables Energy Support Project (ERSP), said the World Bank.

Petrol up by 23 cents

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Pretoria - All grades of petrol are set to increase by 23 cents a litre next week, said the Energy Department on Friday.

Kruger Park reminds public of gate quotas

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Pretoria - The Kruger National Park has advised day visitors to the park to make prior booking arrangements in order to secure their entry as daily visitor quotas will strictly be enforced throughout the festive season period.

Presidency responds to Berea flat bills

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma in a statement on Thursday said he regretted the situation around the flat he owns in Berea, Johannesburg, relating to unpaid bills and utility bills.

Cabinet, Sanef to meet at the weekend

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Pretoria - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe and members of the Cabinet are to meet with the South African Editors' Forum this weekend, as part of Government's strategic engagement with key stakeholders.

Prepaid electricity glitch resolved

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Pretoria - Eskom customers can now buy prepaid electricity tokens after the recent problems with the company's online prepaid electricity vending systems have been resolved.

Mbalula to lead anti-doping Cycle Tour

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Pretoria - Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula will lead the 'I Play Fair' cycling team of celebrities in the Cape Argus Cycle Tour in Cape Town to spread the message of ethics, fair-play and anti-doping in sport.