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Mashatile set to launch Freedom Fridays

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Johannesburg - Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile has arrived at South Africa’s most famous street, Vilakazi Street, in Soweto, to launch the Freedom Fridays campaign, which officially marks the countdown to the 20th anniversary of freedom and democracy in the country.

Police warn unruly fans at MTN 8 match

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Pretoria - Police are set to spoil the mood for unruly soccer fans and criminal elements during the MTN 8 second leg semi-final match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.

N West women gather in prayer

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Pretoria - Women are usually the first line of defence in every family and play a central role in holding the family unit together and instilling good behaviour, says North West Premier Thandi Modise.

Ministers' children a private affair

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Pretoria - Every citizen in South Africa, irrespective of the office one holds, is entitled to receive education at an institution of their choice, says Acting Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), CEO Phumla Williams.

Zuma to re-open Grootvlei power station

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Balfour - President Jacob Zuma will today officially re-open Eskom’s Grootvlei power station, which will assist with the country’s energy demand requirements by providing maintenance space for other power stations.

Alcohol, drugs central to violent crimes

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Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says the police will step up their fight against alcohol and drug abuse, as it has been identified as an underlying factor that increases the violent nature of crime in South Africa.

Excitement mounts at launch of Sol Plaatje University

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Kimberley – Matrics in the Northern Cape are excited about the much anticipated Sol Plaatje University -- the country’s first new university since 1994 -- that was unveiled in Kimberley today.

Major plans for E Cape health dept unveiled

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Pretoria – Eight clinics and two hospitals in the OR Tambo District in the Eastern Cape will be demolished and rebuilt from scratch, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi announced on Thursday.

Nkoana-Mashabane on a working visit to Venezuela

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Pretoria – International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has arrived in Venezuela where she will hold talks with her counterpart Minister Elias Jaua Milano on issues related to energy, mining, agriculture and education among others.

Committee urged to intervene in FETs

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Pretoria - Members of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training have been urged to intervene and help find solutions to the challenges facing several Further Education and Training (FET) colleges across the country.

Home Affairs to cancel duplicate IDs

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Pretoria – Home Affairs officials have urged all South Africans with duplicate IDs or ID numbers to come forward and correct this before the end of October.