President Jacob Zuma was briefed at the Union Buildings today by the leadership group of the 'Framework Response to the Economic Crisis' on progress in its implementation. The leadership group consists of representatives of Labour, Business, Government and the Community constituency who are responsible for guiding the implementation of the Framework.
Cape Town - Government is to implement strict laws on the sale of cellular phones and sim cards to help curb serious crime in the country.
Pretoria - The Department of Education has decided to revert to the old system of releasing matric results in January, instead of during the December holidays.
Pretoria - Government has congratulated all those who played a role in making the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup a resounding success.
Cape Town - Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has called for rigorous measures to be put in place to ensure mass participation of all citizens in the economy.
Parliament - More can be done to improve the lives of the poor if public servants can accelerate the speed of service delivery with pride and diligence.
Pretoria - The meeting between hundreds of school principals and President Jacob Zuma this week will be the first step in mobilising the nation to prioritise education and make it everybody's business.
Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim today received credentials from the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) Secretariat Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr Ibrahim Assane Mayaki.
Johannesburg - The struggle for the total liberation of women must continue to receive priority by all citizens, says Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane.
Cape Town - The Department of Public Service and Administration has made available policy documents that deal with all line-function activities of government.
Pretoria - United States (US) Secretary of State Hillary Rodham-Clinton will arrive in South Africa this evening at the OR Tambo International Airport.
Parliament - More can be done to improve the lives of the poor if public servants can accelerate the speed of service delivery with pride and diligence.
Pietermaritzburg - The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development is to build 27 One Stop Development Centres to bring government services closer to people living in remote and rural areas.
Cape Town - Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has called for rigorous measures to be put in place to ensure mass participation of all citizens in the economy.
Cape Town - The South African economy risks de-industrialisation due to the impact of the economic crisis, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said on Tuesday.
