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Nzimande pays tribute to Prof Mzamane

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Pretoria - Minister of Higher Education and Training, Blade Nzimande, has paid tribute to the late Professor Mbulelo Mzamane, saying his passing is a monumental loss to the academic and literary community.

Civil Aviation Authority to implement accident reduction plan

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Pretoria – The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has developed what it calls the Cross-Functional Accident Reduction Plan (CFARP) which aims to reduce accidents in the general aviation sector, in a coordinated manner.

Easier travels for Sedibeng residents

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Vereeniging – Travelling for Sedibeng locals and visitors to the district municipality is set to become easier, with the launch of a modern transport facility signalling a change for the better, in how the townsfolk get from point A to B.

Public comments sought on bioprospecting regulations

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Pretoria – Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has invited the public and interested parties to submit comments on the draft Bioprospecting, Access and Benefit Sharing (BABS) amendment regulations.

Alleged Compensation Fund fraudster to appear in court

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Pretoria – A former employee of the Department of Labour’s Compensation Fund, who allegedly defrauded the fund of R1.2 million, is expected to appear in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

SA to participate in G20 meeting

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Pretoria - Finance Deputy Minister Nhlanhla Nene will lead a South African delegation to the G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors this coming weekend.

Gauteng seeks policies to address energy security

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Pretoria – The Gauteng MEC for Infrastructure Development, Qedani Mahlangu, says there is a need to develop policies that address issues of energy security, social equity and environmental sustainability.

NW municipalities progressing well

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Pretoria-The North West Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee for Local Government and Traditional Affairs has expressed its happiness with the progress of municipalities placed under administration.

Home Affairs to appeal Semugoma judgement

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Pretoria - The Department of Home Affairs is in the process of filing and serving an application for leave to appeal the South Gauteng High Court interim order granted on Tuesday in Johannesburg.

Mokonyane condemns Soweto schoolgirls' killing

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Pretoria - Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane has expressed concern over the killing of two teenage girls in Dobsonville, Soweto, on Wednesday morning, and called on anyone with information to assist police in their investigation.

University of Mpumalanga opens its doors

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Mbombela - Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Mduduzi Manana has announced plans to increase student intake at the newly opened University of Mpumalanga (UMP) in future.

Govt looking into decriminalising marijuana for medical use

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Cape Town – Day two of the post-State of the Nation Address (SONA) debate in Parliament saw Public Service and Administration Minister Lindiwe Sisulu announcing that government was looking into the possibility of decriminalising marijuana for medical use.

Waterkloof Two to remain in custody

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Pretoria - The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) says offenders Frikkie du Preez and Christoff Becker will remain in custody, pending a review of their parole.