South Africa

Pretoria - Despite the recent public sector strike, the Gauteng Education Department said their preliminary matric exams were a success.

Johannesburg - Gauteng Premier, Nomvula Mokonyane, has urged the Class of 2010 not to drop their heads as the exams start in earnest on Monday.

Pretoria - Some South Africans will be firing up their braai grills today to celebrate National Heritage Day.

Pretoria - More than 1000 neonatal nurses worldwide will be spending four days sharing a vision to prevent and reduce neonatal illnesses.

Pretoria - Cabinet has reminded South Africans to watch out for President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation Address next week.

Bloemfontein - Despite challenges experienced during the third quarter, the Free State Department of Basic Education is ready and confident that the matric exams will go smoothly.

Pretoria - Cabinet has assured the public that government is doing everything to mitigate the impact of the floods.

Pretoria - More than 43 000 hours of observing time have been allocated to radio astronomers from Africa and around the world to do research on South Africa's MeerKAT telescope.

Pretoria - Former President Nelson Mandela is doing very well, says Minister in the Presidency Collins Chabane.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has welcomed 10 new ambassadors to the country, saying he was confident their appointments would help strengthen relations between South Africa and their respective countries.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will visit Banyana Banyana at the Makhulong stadium in Tembisa on Sunday ahead of a friendly match against neighbouring Zimbabwe.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has said a warm goodbye to former Cabinet spokesperson and CEO of the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), Themba Maseko.

Durban - The music line-up at the Moses Mabhida Stadium features top notch artists for the Heritage Day programme.

Krugersdorp - The 2010 FIFA World Cup taught South Africans to appreciate the glory and beauty of their country, celebrate their achievements and successes.

Pretoria - High school learners across Gauteng will get the opportunity of a life time when they start a new Learner Driver Support Project (LDSP) next year.