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Nelson Mandela International Day launched

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Johannesburg - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe on Tuesday officially launched the Nelson Mandela International Day Campaign 2014 at the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory in Houghton.

Govt committed to transform heritage landscape

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Pretoria - The completion of the Heritage Transformation Charter by the National Heritage Council (NHC) signals government’s ongoing commitment to transforming South Africa’s heritage landscape.

Mokwasele school gets computer lab

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Pretoria – Public Service and Administration Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says government continues to make strides in improving the education of South African children and has made it possible for over seven million learners to attend no-fee schools.

Govt to develop pregnancy register

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Pretoria – The Department of Health is preparing to launch a pregnancy register which will ensure pregnant women in South Africa receive the support needed to ensure the healthy delivery of their babies’.

Sanral operations centre officially unveiled

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Midrand – Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has officially unveiled the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) e-toll central operations centre in Midrand.

Manufacturing Circle commends IPAP

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Pretoria - The Manufacturing Circle has welcomed the Department of Trade and Industry’s sustained efforts to support manufacturing in the country.

All must flourish in our freedom

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If you ask a room full of people what freedom means to them, it is likely that all will give a different answer. The essence of freedom is hard to define and tends to differ from person to person. For some, freedom is defined by respect for their inherent human dignity, while others point to freedom of speech.

N West govt appeals for calm amid protests

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Pretoria – Government officials in the North West province have appealed for calm amid violent protests in Boitumelong and Coverdale townships near Bloemhof.

Minister orders probe into Wallacedene housing

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Pretoria - Human Settlements Minister Connie September has ordered a thorough investigation into allegations of incomplete and shoddy houses built in Wallacedene, Cape Town.

Dewani arrives in SA

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Pretoria - British murder accused Shrien Dewani has landed at Cape Town international airport, shortly before 10am from London.

Over 1 million children access ECD services

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Pretoria – Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini says more than one million children are accessing Early Childhood Development (ECD) services throughout the country.

Minister Davies addresses MCEP concerns

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Pretoria - Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies on Monday responded to reports that incentives for manufacturers will be weakened due to regulations that lower caps on grants offered in the Manufacturing Competitiveness Enhancement Programme (MCEP).

MEC condemns Lenasia cable theft

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Pretoria – The Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Ismail Vadi, has condemned the theft of cables at both sets of traffic lights along the Dr Abu Baker Asvat Drive, linking Soweto and Lenasia.