Siyathemba riots 'not about service delivery'
Balfour - The protests that have rocked Siyathemba township in Balfour, Mpumalanga, since Sunday are not related to service delivery, spokesperson for the Dipaliseng local municipality, Mahlalefi Lebotha said on Tuesday.

All systems go for SONA
Pretoria - The Parliamentary precinct in Cape Town is a flurry of activity ahead of President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation Address (SONA) later this week.

Unemployment rate remains virtually unchanged
Pretoria - South Africa's unemployment rate in the fourth quarter of 2009 remained virtually unchanged at 24.3 percent, says Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).

Fourth phase of 2010 tickets kicks off
Pretoria - The fourth round of ticket sales for the 2010 FIFA World Cup has started today, with over 400 000 tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Three million vaccinations by April
Pretoria - The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health is to vaccinate close to three million children against measles by the end of April.

Zuma hails pupils' SONA interest
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma is highly impressed by high school pupils' interest in this year's State of the Nation Address (SONA), the Presidency said on Monday.

Demerit system email ‘without merit’
Pretoria - The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has urged the public to ignore emails making rounds that the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) has come into effect countrywide.

Farmer nabbed for medical waste
Pretoria - Pretoria - A Welkom farmer has been arrested in connection with the illegal dumping of healthcare waste at a disused Harmony Gold mine.

Polokwane upgrades main water reservoir
Pretoria - The Polokwane Municipality is upgrading its main water reservoir to keep up with the rapidly growing population.

Host cities' health services on track
Pretoria - All host cities will be more than ready to deliver the best health services during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, preliminary reports suggest.

SONA road closures for Mother City
Pretoria - Several major streets near Parliament, including the route President Jacob Zuma will take, will be closed as of today as Cape Town gears up for the State of the Nation Address (SONA) to be delivered on Thursday.

Final touches to 2010 health plans
Pretoria - The Department of Health is finalising plans to deliver efficient health services during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Zuma regrets pain caused to S Africans
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has expressed deep regret for the pain he caused to South Africans by having a relationship outside of wedlock.

2010 medical centre for Limpopo
Polokwane - Moves are afoot to set up a medical operation centre at Limpopo's Department of Health to assist with any incidences that might arise at the Peter Mokaba Stadium during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

World Cup preparations running smoothly – IMC
Pretoria - The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) tasked to oversee government's preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup has confirmed that all plans for the spectacle are running smoothly.

30 referees appointed for World Cup
Pretoria - The FIFA Referees Committee on Friday appointed 30 referees representing 28 different countries for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Fourth phase of 2010 tickets start Tuesday
Pretoria - The fourth round of ticket sales for the 2010 FIFA World Cup will kick off on Tuesday, with over 400 000 tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Police to keep watch over TUT
Pretoria - Police will keep watch over the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) until Monday following Friday's attempts to disrupt the registration process at the university's Soshanguve campus.

Climate deal intensifies SA, Australia’s efforts
Pretoria - South Africa and Australia have signed an agreement that will frame future bilateral cooperation on climate change issues.

Task team to investigate RTMC allegations
Pretoria - Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has appointed a task team to look into allegations of mismanagement at the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC).

Zuma completes IFP pardon applications
Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has processed 384 presidential pardons made by individuals associated to the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP).

Transport info hub for 2010
Pretoria – A Transport Command and Call Centre will come into operation from next month to serve as the central hub of co-ordination for transport operations during the forthcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Zuma confirms child, relationship with Khoza
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has confirmed fathering a child in a relationship with Sonono Khoza.