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Presidency notes open letter from church groups

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Pretoria - Government says it has taken note of the open letter signed by Bishop Joe Seoka and Archbishop Thabo Makgoba of the South African Council of Churches, Reverend Edwin Arrison of Kairos Southern Africa and Reverend Moss Ntlha of the Evangelical Alliance of South Africa, raising concerns about the "moral decay of the country".

Bafana squad to face Malawi announced

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Pretoria - Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund has announced a 24-man squad to face Malawi in an international friendly match at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday, 22 December.

Madiba being treated for a lung infection

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Pretoria - Doctors have concluded tests on former President Nelson Mandela and these have revealed the recurrence of a previous lung infection, says the Presidency.

Farm employers say proposed wage increase too steep

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Pretoria - Dozens of employers in the farming sector on Monday said the farmworkers' demand of a daily wage of R150 was too excessive, and it could lead to thousands of workers being laid off should the new sectoral determination decree agree with the employees.

Public info on govt websites is secure - SITA

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Pretoria - The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) has assured government departments and stakeholders that public information on government websites is secure and well protected.

Administrator to assist Gauteng Health Dept

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Johannesburg - The Gauteng Provincial Government is to appoint an administrator to assist the Department of Health put in place systems and build its capacity for efficient, effective and transparent financial management.

S Africans urged to refrain from alcohol, substance abuse

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Pretoria - As South Africans prepare for a well-deserved festive season break, the Department of Social Development has called upon all South Africans to refrain from alcohol and drug abuse during holiday festivities.

New council to give gender based violence further boot

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Rustenburg - The establishment of the National Council Against Gender-Based Violence is a major step towards putting the country on the right track to end all forms of violence against women and children.

Madiba doing well - Presidency

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Pretoria - Former President Nelson Mandela is doing well and has had a good night's rest, says the Presidency.