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Girls not singled out for criticism: Presidency

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Pretoria - The Presidency says media statements implying that President Jacob Zuma singled out girl children for criticism with regards to teenage pregnancy are incorrect.

Education gets lion's share of Limpopo budget

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Pretoria - The Limpopo Department of Education received the biggest portion of the 2015/16 provincial budget tabled by MEC Alfred Phala at the legislature in Lebowakgomo on Tuesday.

Talks underway on private security sectoral determination

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Pretoria - Stakeholders in the private security sector have called on the Department of Labour to devise a single national sectoral determination (SD) governing minimum wage and conditions of employment to eliminate undue exploitation in the sector.

Senior official fired for gross misconduct

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Pretoria - The Gauteng Health Department on Wednesday said it has dismissed the Risk Management and Internal Controls Chief Director, Abbey Marokoane, after finding him guilty of gross misconduct.

Planning effective in tracking service delivery

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Cape Town – Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, says planning is the most effective way of tracking service delivery and holding those tasked with implementing government programmes accountable.

NW government rejects catering report

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Pretoria - The North West Office of the Premier has rejected a news report that government will no longer provide food for residents during meetings or events organised by government.

Probe set up for medical litigations

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Pretoria - Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says he has appointed a six-member team of experts in medicine, law, IT and administration to investigate allegations lodged against the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).

Police vow to find SABC crew robbers

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Pretoria - Police have vowed to find and arrest the men who robbed a South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) television news crew during a live crossing last night.

Deputy Minister concludes visit to South America

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Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Luwellyn Landers has concluded his three-leg visit to South American countries to boost trade and bilateral relations.

Cooperative Governance DG's contract extended

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Pretoria - Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Pravin Gordhan says the contract of Director-General Vusi Madonsela has been extended for another five years.

Jhb-New York non-stop service resumes

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Pretoria - South African Airways (SAA) has resumed non-stop service on its daily flight from Johannesburg to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.

R600m boost for tourism industry

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Pretoria – About R600 million will be invested in the Tourism Incentive Programme during this medium term expenditure framework (MTEF) to support tourism enterprises, Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom said on Tuesday.