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Govt welcomes harsh sentence for practicing ukuthwala

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Pretoria – The Minister for Women, Children and People with Disabilities, Lulu Xingwana, has welcomed the sentence handed down in the Wynberg Regional Court to a man for practicing ukuthwala, calling it a step in the right direction in fighting such harmful practices.

SA celebrates Freedom Friday at Eastgate Mall

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Johannesburg - While many were celebrating Valentine’s Day on Friday, a large crowd of South Africans were gathered at Eastgate Mall in Johannesburg’s East Rand to celebrate Freedom Friday as the countdown towards the 20th anniversary of democracy gains momentum.

Zuma plays golf to raise funds

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Cape Town - As President Jacob Zuma took to the golf course today to raise funds for his education trust, he said he hoped to use the day to brush up on his golfing skills.

Hospital suspends officials for alleged job scam

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Pretoria - Gauteng Health MEC Hope Papo has commended the management of Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital for taking action against officials alleged to be contravening recruitment procedures.

Gautengers invited to offer suggestions to Mokonyane

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Pretoria – In the build-up to the State of the Province Address (SOPA), Gauteng residents have been invited to offer their suggestions on what they think Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane should include in her SOPA.

Zuma's SONA was balanced: Chabane

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Pretoria - Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Minister Collins Chabane says President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation Address last night was fair, balanced, well delivered and highlighted government’s achievements under his leadership.

Business welcomes SONA 2014

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Pretoria - Business has welcomed President Jacob Zuma’s sixth State of the Nation Address (SONA).

Sadtu welcomes building of new schools

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Pretoria – The South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) has welcomed President Jacob Zuma’s announcement that more schools are to be built to replace mud schools and those made from unsuitable structures.

Zuma upbeat about SA's future, despite challenges

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Cape Town – President Jacob Zuma says for the country to move forward, it is important to acknowledge that the legacy of the apartheid regime resulted in the structural challenges that people are experiencing today.

Ministers react to Zuma’s speech

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Cape Town – President Jacob Zuma’s sixth State of the Nation Address was widely welcomed on Thursday night, with several cabinet ministers saying his focus on jobs and infrastructure gave a good account of how far the country has come since 1994.

Monitoring systems turned administration around - Chabane

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Cape Town – Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Minister Collins Chabane says the introduction of his department in 2009 has contributed to turning the current administration around, through enhanced monitoring systems.