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Bafana end their cup campaign with a bang

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Bloemfontein - Bafana Bafana put up an amazing fight against France on Tuesday beating the 1998 World Champions 2-1, but that was not good enough to send the national team through to the next round of the FIFA World Cup.

Presidency corrects report on housing subsidy

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Pretoria - The Presidency on Thursday said it had noted an incorrect report on ETV, alleging that government failed to assist Mr Mzukisi Mali from Grahamstown, who had written to the President about his struggle to buy a house.

Education key to developing women- Motshekga

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East London - It is only through placing issues underlying the misery of women high on the transformation agenda that government can achieve equal opportunities and progress for all, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said on Sunday.

SACCI concerned at SAMWU protest action

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Pretoria - The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) has expressed grave concern at protest actions with just over 50 days to go before kick off to the World Cup.

Honour women in August

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Johannesburg- With Women's Day on Monday, the month of August is filled with commemorations, exhibitions and other activities to pay tribute to women. Activities range from the informative to the fun, from the activist to the meditative, Joburg.org reports.

Mpuma teachers to get laptops

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Mbombela- Mpumalanga teachers will be given laptops as part of a national effort to bring all public schools into the digital age.

Struggle of women relived - 54 years on

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Pretoria- They were mostly only in their early 20s when 20 000 women marched to the Union Buildings on August 9 1956 in protest of the pass laws that were inflicted on them. While many South African women - young and old - enjoy the freedoms that came after that historic march - Bertha Gxowa and Joyce Seroke will forever remember the struggles they were faced with those many years ago.

Labour inspectors target iron and steel industry

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Pretoria - Department of Labour inspectors have embarked on a week-long workplace inspection in the iron and steel industry in all provinces to ensure that health and safety regulations are adhered to.

Scores gather to mark Women's Day

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East London - Scores of people have started to arrive at East London's Absa Stadium where President Jacob Zuma is expected to address the national Women's Day event.

Dept to launch Older Persons Act in KZN

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Pretoria - As part of Nelson Mandela Day celebrations, the Department of Social Development will on Thursday officially launch the Older Persons Act in KwaZulu-Natal to promote the status of older persons

SACCI looks to SONA to boost business confidence

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Pretoria - With only a few hours to go before President Jacob Zuma delivers the annual State of the Nation Address (SONA), business has called on the President to use the address to enhance both domestic and international business confidence.

Women encouraged to seize funding opportunities

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Polokwane - Women in Limpopo who are interested in farming have been encouraged to apply for funding through the Limpopo Employment, Growth and Development Plan (LEGDP).