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SA observes Mental Health Awareness Month

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Pretoria - National and provincial departments of Health are to observe Mental Health Awareness Month by conducting various activities to educate the public about mental health, including depression.

Mayor optimistic about Ekurhuleni's matric performance

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Pretoria - Despite the service delivery protests earlier in the year, which disrupted education in some parts of Ekurhuleni, mayor Mondli Gungubele is optimistic that the grade 12 learners will do well in the upcoming final exams.

Madonsela reveals findings into Limpopo tender

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Pretoria - Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has called for urgent steps to be taken to cancel an agreement between the Limpopo Department of Roads and Transport and On-Point Engineering.

North West committed to hosting successful 2013 Afcon

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Pretoria - The North West Provincial Government has pledged its full support to the successful hosting of all the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) 2013 matches to be played at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium next year.

Investment in road infrastructure key to SA's development

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Pretoria - South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) boss Nazir Alli says it is important for the country to keep investing in the upgrading and maintenance of its road infrastructure to pave the way for economic growth and development.

Motlanthe to visit Italy

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Pretoria - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe is to undertake a working visit to Italy on Tuesday.

Alleged ATM bombers to appear in court

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Pretoria - The seven suspects who were arrested over the weekend in connection with a series of safe and ATM bombings and armed robberies are to appear in court in Limpopo today.

Dlamini Zuma reminisces on life in public service

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Johannesburg - With days to go before Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma leaves the country to take up her post as Chairperson of the African Union Commission, the former Home Affairs Minister on Monday reflected on her time in government.

SAA joins intl carbon offset programme

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Pretoria - South African Airways (SAA) has joined an internationally benchmarked and transparent carbon offset programme which will give passengers an opportunity to make voluntary contributions to offset the effects of climate change.

Motshekga to give a report on Limpopo textbooks

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has requested Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga to give a report back on action taken regarding the delivery of textbooks in Limpopo as well as the catch up plan for affected Grade 10 learners.

DPE learns of SAA chief’s resignation

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Pretoria - The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has learned of the resignation of South African Airways (SAA) chief executive officer but is awaiting a formal letter of resignation, the department said on Monday.