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Minister consulted on broad outline of SAA CEO's settlement

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Pretoria - Cabinet says Public Enterprises Minister Brigitte Mabandla had entered into a "level of consultation" with the South African Airways Board on the broad outline of the settlement reached between the board and the national carrier's former CEO Khaya Ngqula.

SA, Switzerland cement bilateral relations

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Pretoria - The South Africa-Switzerland (SA-SWISS) 3rd Annual High Level Consultations (HLC) has further strengthened bilateral relations between the two countries, says International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim.

Sentencing of rhino poarchers welcomed

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Pretoria - The South African National Parks (SANParks) has welcomed the conviction of three suspected rhino poachers who appeared in the Nelspruit Regional Court on Monday.

Renowned jazz musician dies

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Pretoria - Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile has paid tribute to jazz musician, Hotep Galeta, saying he will live on through his vibrant music.

Majority endorsement for Refugee Amendment Bill

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Pretoria - The Refugee Amendment Bill, which is expected to streamline the application process for those seeking asylum, has received a majority endorsement from Members of Parliament.

Social grants payment will not be disrupted

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Pretoria - All social grants for the month of April will be paid on time, as a dispute between the SA Social Security Agency (SASSA) and three service providers has been resolved, says the Minister of Social Development Zola Skweyiya.

Pelonomi Hospital improves security

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Pretoria - Free State health officials have put urgent measures in place to improve security at Pelonomi Hospital and other state facilities following the rape of a female doctor.

Rooiground housing project kicks off next week

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Mafikeng - The Rooiground Housing Development Project will begin next week and is expected to provide 1 000 housing units to the families living in the Rooiground informal settlement outside Mafikeng.

WC taxis fully operational

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Pretoria - Commuters in the Western Cape breathed a sigh of relief as taxis became fully operational by midday today.

Treasury speeds up talks on carbon tax

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Johannesburg - Government is pushing to have a revised paper on the proposed carbon tax ready before the next budget is tabled in February 2012. Officials say the tax could be in force as early as July next year.

SA goes all out to win SKA bid

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Cape Town - South Africa, with its African partners on board, is drumming up international support at various fora to win the bid to host the world's biggest radio telescope - the Square Kilometre Array (SKA).

Revamp for police reservist policy

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Pretoria - The police reservist policy is currently being reviewed with the aim of improving the management of reservists and changing selection criteria, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa said.