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Public urged to help find woman's missing head

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Pretoria - Government has urged the public to assist the South African Police Services (SAPS) with information that can lead to the identification of a woman found murdered in Sunnyside.

Post Office honours Motlanthe with stamp

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Pretoria - The South African Post Office (SOPA) has issued a Presidential stamp to commemorate the dedication made by President Kgalema Motlanthe in the public service.

SA, Switzerland to strengthen relations

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Pretoria - South Africa and Switzerland are set to strengthen bilateral relations at the upcoming South Africa-Switzerland (SA-SWISS) 3rd Annual High Level Consultations (HLC) on Tuesday.

22 April to be a public holiday

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Pretoria - President Kgalema Motlanthe has declared 22 April 2008 a public holiday to allow South Africans to exercise their democratic right to vote

Board members of Innovation Agency announced

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Johannesburg - Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor on Monday announced the board members of the newly established Technology Innovation Agency (TIA).

IEC receives 338 objections against party candidates

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Pretoria - The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has received 338 objections against candidates' lists submitted by political party's that will be contesting the 2009 General Elections.

Motorists urged to exercise caution

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Pretoria - As the Easter holiday season approaches, Transport Minister Ben Martins has called on all road users to exercise extra caution and obey all rules of the road.

Campaign to clean Jukskei River kicks off

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Johannesburg - A Litter Free Campaign is underway at the Jukskei River in Alexandra, as part of the city's ongoing efforts to clean and protect its environment.

Commission warns of corruption in 2010 tenders

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Pretoria - Greater care must be taken to decrease the risk of corrupt practices in the awarding 2010 FIFA World Cup tenders, says the Public Service Commission (PSC).

Deputy President concerned at slow ticket sales

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Pretoria - Deputy President Baleka Mbete has expressed concern at the slow ticket sales for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup and has urged South Africans and Africans to start buying more tickets.

Govt winning fight on poverty - report

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Pretoria - Government has over the years intensified its poverty reduction efforts with the number of people living below the poverty line declining from 53 percent in 1996 to 41percent in 2007.

Govt to improve rail security

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Cape Town - Government is paying special attention to improving security measures within the rail environment, says Transport Minister, Sibusiso Ndebele on Tuesday.