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Health study paints bleak lifestyle picture

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Pretoria - A significant proportion of women from the age of 35 years are obese, while more than 20 percent of all women are overweight, says the Demographic and Health Survey's (DHS) recent data on overweight and obesity in adults.

Situation calm at Rabie Ridge

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Pretoria - Police will continue to keep a close eye on Midrand's Rabie Ridge settlement following Monday's protests.

SA, Sweden to strengthen ties

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Pretoria - South Africa and Sweden are set to strengthen ties between the two countries at the 6th South Africa-Sweden Bi-National Commission (BNC).

Zuma to embark on Zimbabwe working visit

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will later today undertake a working visit to Zimbabwe to assess the progress made in the implementation of that country's inclusive government.

Doidge explains 482 000 job opportunities

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Cape Town - Minister of Public Works Geoff Doidge has explained the 482 000 job opportunities that government's Expanded Public Works Programme created between April and December last year.

Buying 2010 tickets to be simplified

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Pretoria - The 2010 FIFA World Cup Local Organising Committee (LOC) confirmed on Monday that moves are afoot to change the way tickets are sold in South Africa in order to accommodate local fans.

More corrupt officials dismissed in Limpopo

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Lebowakgomo - A total of 112 officials have been fired by the Limpopo Provincial Government following the implementation of the anti-fraud and corruption programme, Premier Cassel Mathale, announced on Thursday.

BRT rides along amid taxi strike

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Pretoria - The situation in Joburg and the surrounding areas is calm with the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system operating normally despite the continued strike action by taxi operators.

Airlines deny price-fixing allegations

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Cape Town - South African Airways (SAA) and sister airline SA Express have both distanced themselves from price collusion allegations ahead of this year's FIFA World Cup.

All systems go for 2010 party

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Durban - Its all systems go for the official 100 Days Celebration event before the 2010 FIFA World Cup kicks off in June.

New software to help maths lessons

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Pretoria - The new and exciting way of learning mathematics through the electronic medium is expected to help learners improve their results in the subject.

Baragwanath a symbol of hope - Zuma

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Soweto - Progress at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital gives hope the country is functioning well, says President Jacob Zuma.