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British Royals to touch down in SA

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

The Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, and the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla Rosemary, are expected to touch down in South Africa this afternoon for a five- day visit at the personal invitation of President Jacob Zuma.

North West making progress in housing backlog

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

The North West Department of Human Settlements has forked out more than R1.2 billion to reduce the housing backlog in the province, accelerate access to housing and address homelessness.

Gallows to be restored

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

After leaving their families behind, following a brief service in the chapel, the 140 political prisoners sentenced to be hanged at the Pretoria Central Prison, got ready to take their "final walk" - 52 steps to the gallows.

Over a million S Africans do volunteer work

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

In the second quarter of 2011, about 1.2 million South Africans were involved in volunteer work, says Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).

Limpopo wins big during awards

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Limpopo's Roads and Transport Department has been named the country's best public sector department for improving service delivery in the province.

Cases for police-related deaths down 7%

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

The number of investigations carried out into deaths in police custody and deaths as a result of police action have decreased 7% over the previous financial year, the Executive Director of the Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD), Francois Beukman, said today.

Phase 2 of GP freeway plan put on hold

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Phase 1 of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Plan (GFIP) is close to completion but Phase 2 will not begin until all consultative processes have been exhausted, says the Department of Transpor

Minister shocked by untimely death of Scott

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has expressed shock and sadness at the passing away of Christina Scott, one of South Africa's top science journalists.

Govt, media critical in upholding democracy

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Government and the media play crucial roles in upholding and protecting a democratic society, says Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation Minister Collins Chabane.