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Languages Bill to ‘improve access to services’
27-01-2012
Pretoria - Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile says the draft South African Languages Bill is not only intended to promote all the country’s official languages, but to improve access to services.
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Deputy Minister honours police
27-01-2012
Cape Town – Deputy Police Minister Makhotso Sotyu has celebrated National Police Day by saluting South Africa’s men and women in blue for their courageous work in keeping South Africa safe.
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Petrol price to increase
27-01-2012
Pretoria - The retail price of all grades of petrol is to increase by 34 cents per litre on Wednesday next week. |
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Lotteries Board to respond to NGOs’ demands
27-01-2012
Pretoria - The National Lotteries Board (NLB) says it will study the memorandum handed over by a groups of non-governmental organisations on Friday and respond to the issues raised. |
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Cele inquiry to host public hearings
27-01-2012
Pretoria - The Board of Inquiry looking into the allegations of misconduct against National Police Commissioner General Bheki Cele is expected to host public hearings next month. |
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DEA, NGOs battle with rhino poaching
27-01-2012
Cape Town - The Department of Water and Environmental Affairs has revealed that 232 suspects were arrested in connection with rhino poaching last year. |
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DTI speaks out on Lotto board CEO's resignation
27-01-2012
Pretoria - The Department of Trade and Industry has dismissed reports linking the resignation of the National Lotteries Board (NLB) CEO, Professor Vevek Ram, to the operational challenges faced in the distribution of good cause funding. |
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Thabethe takes on plight of exploited crafters
27-01-2012
Pretoria - Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe says there is a need to address the exploitation of crafters. |
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SA working to improve economy - Zuma
26-01-2012
Pretoria - South Africa is working towards a thriving mixed economy that is integrated into the Southern African region and African continent as a whole, says President Jacob Zuma. |
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Corruption the enemy - Radebe
26-01-2012
Johannesburg - Corruption ought to be declared as the enemy of all South Africans, says Justice Minister Jeff Radebe. |
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Accolades for Princess of Africa
26-01-2012
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has congratulated renowned songstress Yvonne Chaka Chaka, fondly known as the Princess of Africa, for being the first African woman to receive the World Economic Forum's Crystal Award. |
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Budget tips for Gordhan
26-01-2012
Pretoria - With a few weeks to go before Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan tables the 2012 budget in Parliament, the public is called upon to send in their tips to the minister. |
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PPI slows to 9.8%
26-01-2012
Pretoria - The Producer Price Index (PPI) slowed to 9.8% year-on-year in December, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Thursday. |
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Zuma in Davos for WEF
26-01-2012
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will use the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, to market and promote opportunities that abound in South Africa's New Growth Path (NGP). |