New York - Although the number of hungry people in the world has fallen below 1 billion, thanks to renewed economic growth, it remains "unacceptably" high, says the United Nations.
Pretoria - Up to 1 826 learners in Gauteng will be awarded bursaries estimated at R128 million to further their studies at higher education institutions, Premier Nomvula Mokonyane announced on Tuesday.
Pretoria - The Labour Court has granted the South African Police Service (SAPS) an interim interdict which prohibits its employees from participating in the public service strike.
Pretoria - The South African National Editors' Forum (SANEF) and the Portfolio Committee on Communications have agreed to an out-of- court settlement regarding their dispute relating to the committee's closed meeting with the SABC.
Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga assured that the final matric exams will not be affected or postponed due to the ongoing strike in the public service.
Pretoria - The Department of Labour in Gauteng has served a prohibition notice to Tony's Plastics in Roodepoort for non-compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Durban - Rural communities in KwaZulu-Natal will soon have access to sport and recreation facilities thanks to two multi-million rand developmental projects.
Pretoria - Government has called for calm amid the ongoing national public sector strike.
Pretoria - The preliminary examinations are expected to proceed as normal in Gauteng today following minor disruptions in exams on Tuesday.
Pretoria - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe's two-day working visit to the United Kingdom, gets underway today with a focus on strengthening both political and economic ties with that country.
Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa believes the Civilian Secretariat for Police Bill will mark a new era and provide a "new way of securing our democracy" through civilian oversight over police.
Pretoria - Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has launched a Clothing and Textile Competitiveness Porgramme (CTCP) which is expected to restructure the sector for long term sustainability and competitiveness.
Pretoria - World leaders have been called on to use the economic crisis as a launch pad to make meaningful changes in global financial institutions.
Pretoria - Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and Public Protector, Advocate Thuli Madonsela, have agreed to improve cooperation between their offices.
Durban - The Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs and Rural Development has procured over 192 new tractors with implements in order to provide a comprehensive farming service in KwaZulu-Natal.
