Pretoria – SKA South Africa says South African industry and institutions with the appropriate expertise may be eligible for financial assistance on a shared cost, shared risk basis towards participation in the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) design phase, which extends to 2016.
Pretoria – In marking World Health Day today, the Gauteng Department of Health has encouraged citizens to lead healthy lifestyles.
Pretoria - Former President Nelson Mandela returned to his home on Saturday, following a sustained and gradual improvement in his general condition.
Pretoria - A 66-year-old father who was arrested for raping his two daughters in Siloam was sentenced to two life imprisonments when he appeared for the last time at the Dzanani Regional Court on Friday.
Pretoria - An Indian couple and an associate were arrested at Eltivillas in Makhado for a suspected ritual murder on Saturday morning.
Pretoria – “I have plans for you but it is ultimately God who decides our faith and destiny”. That was a message Rifleman Khomotso Msenga constantly conveyed to his family as he reported for duty in the South Africa National Defence Force over the years.
Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa and all MECs responsible for policing (MINMEC) as well as National Commissioner of Police, General Riah Phiyega, today met in Cape Town to analyse crime trends and to share best practices to reduce crime.
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has complied with all provisions relating to informing Parliament and the public of the employment of the SA National Defence Force, says the Presidency.
Pretoria - The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on Friday announced the publication of the Agricultural Produce Marketing Agencies Bill for public comments.
Pretoria - Former Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu has been awarded the 2013 Templeton Prize, which comes with a $1.7-million bonus, for his life-long work in advancing spiritual principles such as love and forgiveness.
Pretoria - The North West Provincial Executive Council (Exco) has taken a resolution to extend municipal traffic boundaries, as well as to introduce a 24-hour shift traffic law operations.
Pretoria - The deadline for entries for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Media Awards for South Africa has been extended to 30 April 2013.
Johannesburg - Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has singled out the National Development Plan (NDP) as a vision for his department to boost economic growth and to eliminate poverty through creating jobs.
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma today visited former President Nelson Mandela in hospital, where he received a briefing from the former statesman’s doctors indicating continuous improvement in his condition.
Cape Town – While the South African army had once offered VIP protection to ousted Central African Republic (CAR) President François Bozizé, this had come to an end in 2008, and had lasted just one year, Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula told Parliament today.
