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Govt launches Thusong Service Week

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Pretoria – Government on Sunday launched the Annual Thusong Service Week which aims to inform citizens about the services, information and opportunities available at their nearest Thusong Service Centres.

Beatification service a significant moment

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Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has described the beatification of the late Limpopo school principal, Tshimangadzo Samuel Benedict Daswa, by the Roman Catholic Church on Sunday as a significant moment.

Manufacturing of set-top boxes underway

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Thabazimbi – The process of manufacturing the five million set-top boxes (STBs) which government will distribute to poorer households is underway.

Matola Monument a symbol of bravery

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Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has called on South Africa and Mozambique to work together to confront the challenges of unemployment, inequality and poverty.

Exploring sources of energy for SA

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Pretoria - Energy experts on Friday exchanged views on how South Africa can explore various avenues of generating energy to supply its citizens with sufficient and affordable power.

ANAs postponed to next year

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Johannesburg – The Department of Basic Education and Teacher Unions on Friday announced the postponement of the Annual National Assessments (ANAs) to February next year.

New CEO for Research Foundation

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Pretoria - Following an endorsement by Cabinet, Molapo Qhobela has been appointed as CEO of the National Research Foundation (NRF) for a five year term.

NYDA commended for clean audit

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Pretoria – Deputy Minister in the Presidency Buti Manamela has commended the Board, audit committee, management and the staff of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) for receiving a clean audit.

New measures to keep SA roads safe

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Johannesburg – The review of laws on the use of blue lights by private vehicles and the reintroduction of the dragger are amongst the measures to deal with drunken driving and the state of road safety in South Africa.

Standardise budget allocation to address poverty

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Pretoria - The Ministerial Committee for the Review of the White Paper on Social Welfare (1997) has called for a standardised budget allocation across provinces to address poverty, basic human needs and the social development priorities of all people.

Presidency celebrates clean audit

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Pretoria - The Presidency has received an award for a clean audit opinion for the 2014/2015 financial year from the Auditor-General (AG) of South Africa.