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Africa on track with MDGs – SA
2nd July 2012 South Africa does not believe it is fair to conclude that most African countries may not meet their Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by the 2015... →
SA, Africa have role to play in global economic growth
29th June 2012 South Africa and Africa will have a bright future as the next growth frontier in the global economy, if they can position themselves correctly,... →
Phiyega appoints Acting Divisional Commissioner for Crime Intelligence
26th June 2012 National Police Commissioner General Riah Phiyega has appointed Major-General Chris Ngcobo as Acting Divisional Commissioner for Crime... →
Wage increase to cost R30bn – Sisulu
19th June 2012 The newly appointed Public Service and Administration Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says the public servants wage increase currently being offered by... →
Brics leaders meet on the sidelines of G20
19th June 2012 The leaders of Brics nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) who met on Monday have agreed to boost cooperation within the group of... →
North West gets ready for NHI
18th June 2012 The North West provincial government has spent more than R21 million purchasing 65 vehicles in preparation for the implementation of the National... →
SA commits to work with Lesotho's new govt
15th June 2012 Cabinet has reaffirmed its commitment to work with the newly elected Lesotho administration to further strengthen relations. Briefing the media... →
Gauteng explores economic opportunities for youths
13th June 2012 The Gauteng Provincial Gauteng is to earnestly start taking advantage of its status as the "smart province" by embarking on innovative ways to... →
Motlanthe reiterates SA position on Syria
13th June 2012 Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has reiterated South Africa's condemnation of the killing of Syrian people and has once again called for an... →
Doctors called to help in public clinics
11th June 2012 Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has made an earnest appeal to private doctors to offer four hours of their services to public clinics in a bid... →
SA, Turkey set up binational commission
11th June 2012 South Africa and Turkey have signed an agreement on the establishment of the South Africa-Turkey Bi-National Commission, which will elevate... →
Mdluli interdicted from executing police duties
6th June 2012 Suspended crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli was on Wednesday interdicted from performing any duties as a police official pending an... →
Murray portrait given 16N rating
1st June 2012 The Film and Publication Board (FPB) has given the portrait by Brett Murray, which depicted President Jacob Zuma in a denigrating manner, a 16N... →
ANC, Goodman Gallery reach agreement
30th May 2012 The African National Congress (ANC) and the Goodman Gallery have reached an agreement in the matter of the Brett Murray portrait depicting... →
City Press to remove Zuma picture
28th May 2012 City Press editor Ferial Haffajee says the publication will remove the picture of the controversial portrait by Brett Murray from its website,... →
SAPS Amendment Bill to help fight organised crime, corruption
23rd May 2012 The passing of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Amendment Bill will represent a step forward in the fight against organised crime and... →
Presidency reacts to portrait
18th May 2012 The Presidency says it is “shocked and disgusted” at the painting by Brett Murray depicting President Jacob Zuma in an offensive manner. →
Delay in implementation of tolls is unhelpful – Treasury
18th May 2012 The delay in the implementation of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP), was "unhelpful", Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on... →
Govt lays groundwork for gender equality bill
11th May 2012 Government is in the process of finalising consultations on women empowerment and gender equality policy in preparation for the Women Empowerment... →
Presidency addresses 'unfounded allegations' between Zuma, Mdluli
11th May 2012 The Presidency has spoken out on "unfounded allegations about President Jacob Zuma's so-called relationship with Lt-Gen Richard Mdluli" of the... →
State Security ready to tackle SA’s challenges
10th May 2012 State Security will team up with others in the region to tackle challenges facing both South Africa and the Southern African Development Community... →
Cwele talks tough on corruption
10th May 2012 The Ministry of State Security will not hesitate to take action on those in its ranks found to be involved in fraud and corruption, Minister... →
Govt strives for effective, efficient public service
26th April 2012 Public Service and Administration Minister Roy Padayachie has reiterated government's commitment to implementing an effective and efficient public... →
Roll-out of ID smart cards in sight
26th April 2012 South Africans are set to see the roll-out of new identity document smart cards, which will replace the current identity document, from next year. →
NHI is a worldwide trend – Motsoaledi
25th April 2012 Universal health coverage is a worldwide phenomenon supported by the World Health Organisation (WHO), Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi reiterated... →
Zimbabwe is a developing market for SA products
25th April 2012 Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe says. Speaking at the opening of the South African stand at the Zimbabwe... →
Sanral insists e-tolling will start on April 30
19th April 2012 There is no chance that the implementation of the e-tolling system on Gauteng’s main highways will be delayed. South African National Roads Agency... →
Cele Board of Inquiry hard at work
16th April 2012 The Board of Inquiry investigating allegations of misconduct against suspended National Police Commissioner General Bheki Cele is currently... →
No need to re-register for e-toll – Sanral
12th April 2012 The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has moved to reassure Gauteng motorists who have already registered for the e-toll system... →
Prep work underway for arms deal commission
11th April 2012 Government has assured South Africans that it is intent on ensuring that the Commission of Inquiry into the Strategic Defence Procurement Package,... →
No room for coups in Africa – Zuma
11th April 2012 President Jacob Zuma has warned that Africa will no longer tolerate those who take power by force and remove democratically elected governments by... →
Govt expert appointed to Walmart study
11th April 2012 Nobel laureate and economist, Professor Joseph Stiglitz, has been appointed as the government’s expert to serve on the Walmart study. This follows... →
World Bank to interview candidates next week
4th April 2012 The World Bank on Tuesday said it would conduct interviews with the three candidates for the bank presidency this month as previously planned. The... →
Petrol price to increase by 71 cents
30th March 2012 Global events have led to the substantial 71 cents a litre increase in the price of petrol, the Energy Department said on Friday. This comes as... →
Public, private health sector pledge support for NHI
28th March 2012 Health stakeholders from the private and public sector have pledged their support for the National Health Insurance (NHI), although some are still... →
Ten districts announced for NHI pilot
22nd March 2012 Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has named the 10 districts in the country identified for the much-awaited pilot of the National Health... →
SA readies to leave AU Peace and Security Council
22nd March 2012 South Africa has emphasised its commitment to continue contributing to the resolution of peace and security challenges facing Africa, as it... →
Manuel calls on South Africans to embrace key drivers
14th March 2012 South Africans have been urged to embrace the five key factors that have become crucial to the changing world we live in. Minister in the... →
Strike action could damage SA economy
6th March 2012 The planned Cosatu industrial action has the potential to damage the South African economy, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry... →
Unemployment in Gauteng to receive attention
6th March 2012 Unemployment in Gauteng is to receive attention with several projects receiving funds to alleviate the problem. →
Cabinet to consider labour amendments - Motlanthe
1st March 2012 Cabinet is to consider amendments to the Labour Relations Act in the coming months and is pursuing several measures to ensure more jobs are... →
