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Opposition urges Zuma to tackle corruption

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Cape Town - Political parties on Wednesday made renewed calls for government to tighten the fight against corruption in order to ensure the effective implementation of the country's new growth path.

Enrolments in sciences, engineering on the rise

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Cape Town - The Department of Higher Education and Training says the number of first year students taking up studies in sciences and engineering at universities is on the rise.

Social workers seek ill breadwinners

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Bushbuckridge - Mpumalanga's social development department has assigned social workers to identify impoverished families whose breadwinners are too sick to work.

Mohono appeals for calm during protests

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Pretoria - North West MEC for Human Settlements, Public Safety and Liaison, Desbo Mohono, has appealed to communities to refrain from unlawful action and rather opt for dialogue and constructive engagement around their community development issues.

Mathale arrives at legislature

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Lebowakgomo - Limpopo Premier Cassel Mathale and other delegates have arrived at the Limpopo Provincial Legislature in Lebowakgomo, where he is to deliver his 2012 State of the Province Address.

Cabinet introspects

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Bela-Bela - Much of this week's Cabinet Lekgotla gathering in the scenic Limpopo town of Bela-Bela will focus on government's performance since it came into office in 2009.

Limpopo increases HIV, Aids treatment facilities

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Lebowakgomo - The Limpopo Provincial Government has been hard at work intensifying the fight against HIV and Aids by increasing the number of healthcare centres offering comprehensive HIV and Aids treatment.

Zuma pays tribute to struggle heroine

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has extended his condolence to the family of struggle veteran Nokuhamba Nyawo who died on Monday.

Harsher punishment for buying stolen goods

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Pretoria - Harsher sentences lie ahead for not only those who steal, but those who buy stolen goods when the Second-Hand Goods Act comes into effect, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has warned.

Free State applauds premier's address

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Bloemfontein - Some residents of the Free State have applauded Premier Ace Magashule's State of the Province's Address, saying it promises to address the critical needs of the community.

Safa appoints Mbebe as Afcon CEO

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Pretoria - The South African Football Association (Safa) has appointed Mvuzo Mbebe as the Chief Executive for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournaments.

SA joins world in marking Intl Women's Day

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Pretoria - South Africa is today joining the world in observing the 101st International Women's Day- which is used to highlight the plight of rural woman and how they can be brought out of hunger and poverty.