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CCMA to intervene in Transnet strike

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Pretoria - Parties in the Transnet pay dispute are to meet with the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA), said trade union South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) on Thursday.

Bafana sets sights on North Korea

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Durban- Bafana Bafana is set to lock horns with North Korea in an international friendly on Thursday in Frankfurt, Germany.

Law students welcome Cabinet decision

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Pretoria - Students for Law and Social Justice (SLSJ) have hailed Cabinet's decision to have law graduates complete compulsory community legal service

Joburg informal traders to benefit from World Cup

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Pretoria - Informal traders in the City of Johannesburg stand to benefit from the increased visitor traffic throughout the city during the World Cups, says Executive Director for the City's 2010 office, Sibongile Mazibuko.

Cabinet hails study on HIV gel

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Pretoria - Cabinet has welcomed the study on a vaginal gel which has been found to reduce the risk of HIV infections in women, calling it "groundbreaking news".

Soccer fever grips Kimberley

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Kimberley - The small township of Galeshewe is abuzz with activity this morning as the country marks the 50 days countdown to the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup.

Nelspruit's 2010 transport plans in place

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Nelspruit - The Mbombela Local Municipality in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, has announced its FIFA World Cup transport plan to accommodate the influx of visitors and ease potential traffic congestion.

50 days, South Africa's defining moment- Jordaan

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Pretoria - With the country celebrating 50 days before the kick-off of the biggest soccer spectacle to be staged on African soil, Local Organising Committee CEO Danny Jordaan says the day's celebrations will be one of South Africa's defining moments.

Family expo to promote positive parenting

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Pretoria - In an effort to promote positive parenting and behaviour, the Western Cape Department of Social Development will be hosting family expos across the province.

Pregnant women, partners urged to visit clinics

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Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Health has called on pregnant mothers and their partners to make use of clinics to learn more about pregnancy and the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases.

Gauteng lays foundation for infrastructure plan

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Pretoria - Gauteng’s development blue-print for the next 40 years, the Gauteng Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan, is set to take shape over the coming months, says Infrastructure Development MEC Qedani Mahlangu.

FS Premier urges officials to work within the law

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Pretoria - Free State Premier Ace Magashule on Thursday called on Heads of Departments (HODs), Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and Members of Bid Committees to conduct the adjudication of tenders in accordance with the law.

Zuma urges nation to support Bafana

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Kimberley - President Jacob Zuma has called on South Africans to rally behind the national soccer team, Bafana Bafana, with just 50 days remaining until the kick off of the most spectacular event to reach African soil.