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Structural change needed in SA economy

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Johannesburg - The South African economy needs to undergo a significant structural change if it is to create jobs and employment, Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies said on Monday.

Centre to improve services for former mineworkers

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Pretoria – Historically, there has been a fragmented approach to the provision of social services for current and former mineworkers, says Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe.

Tax Ombud’s Office launched

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Pretoria – Taxpayers’ legitimate complaints, which are unable to be resolved through the South African Revenue Service (SARS) internal mechanisms, will now be reviewed and addressed by the newly launched South African Tax Ombud’s Office.

Government talks green jobs

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Pretoria - The Department of Environmental Affairs will this week lead the National Green Jobs Dialogue, which will serve as a platform for refining current government approaches to green jobs.

SA welcomes Nigeria’s economic growth

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Pretoria - South Africa has welcomed the announcement that Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, is now the biggest economy in sub-Saharan Africa after it rebased its gross domestic product (GDP).

W Cape youth unite for social change

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Pretoria – A forum that will focus on the role of youth and their contribution to building a better society has been launched in the Western Cape.

Dewani expected to land in SA tomorrow

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Pretoria - Honeymoon murder accused Shrien Dewani is expected to arrive in the country on Tuesday morning before making a brief appearance at the Western Cape High Court.

Cornubia: the pride, joy of 482 home owners

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Ottawa - Four hundred and eighty two beneficiaries are now proud home owners, thanks to the new R25-billion Cornubia Integrated Human Settlements Development Project, situated in Ottawa, north of Durban.

Gauteng Health making strides in improving lives

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Pretoria – The Gauteng Department of Health has made great strides during the 2012/13 financial year, with more than 43 000 assistive devices such as hearing aids and wheelchairs been issued to the vulnerable.

Criminal protesters arrested in Limpopo

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Pretoria – Twenty suspects have been arrested at several villages at Maake area, in Limpopo, following the looting of spaza shops mostly belonging to foreigners.

Correctional officials heart of prisons

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Pretoria – Correctional officials must be at the forefront of prison reform in the continent, says Correctional Service Minister and MCF Chairperson, Sibusiso Ndebele.

New Brits hospital a good story to tell

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Pretoria - The completion of the Brits District Hospital, which offers quality health services that includes all stages of human development, is another good story to tell, says Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi.

School negligent in lawnmower death - probe

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Pretoria – The Gauteng Department of Education will take disciplinary action against Dikgabane Primary School after it found the school guilty of negligence following the death of a Grade R pupil in February.

More SASSA officials nabbed for fraud

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Pretoria – Three more officials have been arrested in the South African Social Security Agency’s ongoing fight against fraud and corruption.