Mafikeng - The North West Department of Public Works has called on emerging contractors to enroll in a developmental programme to learn entrepreneurial, business and technical skills to grow their businesses.
Mafikeng - The North West Health Department has confirmed that 21 new cases of diarrhoea and one of cholera have been reported at the Brits Hospital in the Madibeng Local Municipality
Johannesburg - President Kgalema Motlanthe has said he would consider launching a probe into the medical parole granted to Schabir Shaik if he was officially requested to do so
Pretoria - The Minister of Communications Dr Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri has received the final report on the state of affairs at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).
Young awaiting-trail offenders are being taught how to manage their anger, be disciplined and live among their community as a normal member of society at secure care centres, writes Kagiso Metswamere
Pretoria - The Presidency has no record of the resignation of former SABC Board member Pippa Green.
Johannesburg - South Africa's efforts in dealing with the economic crisis will not be affected by the transition in government after the General Elections in April, says President Kgalema Motlanthe.
Pretoria - The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has urged healthcare practitioners not to enter into any agreements that may result in the quality of clinical care being compromised.
Cape Town - The City of Cape Town plans to set up split-bins in strategic public areas to recover recyclable materials during the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup.
Parliament - The Speaker of Parliament's National Assembly, Gwendoline Mahlangu-Nkabinde, has paid tribute to the late Helen Suzman saying she was a pioneer of the South African Parliament.
Pretoria - South Africa's first ever term as an elected member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) drew to a close on 31 December 2008, with some important milestones having been reached.
South Africa has the capability to lead in the fight against piracy off the African continent, says Commander of the United States Naval Forces Mark Fitzgerald, writes Edwin Tshivhidzo.
Pretoria - The South African Government has condemned the escalation of Israeli military violence in Gaza, saying it is unacceptable and must stop immediately.
Pretoria - President Kgalema Motlanthe has congratulated John Atta Mills on his election as Ghana's president and described his election as hope for millions of Ghanaians, the continent and the West African region.
Pretoria - In the latest incident of price collusion among South African companies, Foodcorp (Pty) Ltd have reached an agreement with the Competition Commission to pay a penalty of R45.4 million.
