The Gauteng Department of Education postponed the prelims - as a result of the three-week long strike by teachers.

Only 35% of high schools in the province have started writing the exams.

Gauteng education spokesperson Charles Phatlane told YFM News an announcement will be made this week on when the exams will start and how they will be administered.

Magatho Mello is the second SABC board member to resign in less than a month - after Barbara Masekela – the former ambassador to France - quit last month.

The SABC is suppose to drive a turn around strategy for the public broadcaster after government granted the SABC a R1 billion bailout.

The board is also scheduled to fight off a court challenged by SABC CEO Solly Mokoetle – who is challenging his suspension.

The festival has been running for the past 5 years and has seen a growth in visitors from 1500 in 2005 – to more than 7 500 this year.

The number of exhibitors has also increased in the past 5 years – with 99 exhibitors this year compared to 18 in its first year.

Festival Co-Founder – Marilyn Cooper says organisors are now looking for a bigger venue for next year’s exhibit – which will be hosted in September.

The confirmation came just hours after the South Gauteng High Court granted former national police commissioner Jackie Selebi leave to appeal his corruption conviction.

The allegations were brought by Selebi’s attorneys and the South African Revenue Services – and are now being investigated by both the NPA and the Hawks.

The hike has been put on hold for 21 days – for union representatives to discuss the revised offer tabled Government of a 7.5% wage increase and R800 housing allowance.

Teacher’s union SADTU President Thobile Ntola announced the suspension during a rally at the Elkah Stadium in Soweto yesterday – instructing all teachers to return to their posts.

The 3-week long strike has crippled schooling in 23 000 government schools across the country - and also resulted in the Gauteng Education MEC Barbara Creesy postponing the start of the prelim exams.

SADTU Provincial Secretary Ronald Nyathi says the union will meet with the department to map a way forward.

Suid-Afrikaanse Onderwysers Unie CEO Chris Klopper – says the challenge now – is for teachers to assess how much work students need to catch up on ahead of the end exams.

Klopper says teachers will have to work through the September holidays to help pupils prepare for the prelim and final exams.

Thousands of householders will receive trees to plant to improve their homes and settlements, and 600 unemployed community members will be trained and given some short term employment as Community Based Educators (CBEs). The result will be over 625 hectares of urban forest developed, and 9 400 tons of carbon dioxide sequestered.
 The distribution of the Arbor Month 1 450 trees will take place as follows:

The first event was held on 01 September in an Open Space in Extension 26 in Olievenhoutbosch where 500 trees were distributed to the residents of that area. This marked the first celebration of the Arbor Month events by FTFA in 2010.

Mr Edwin Makushu, a Community Forester at FTFA, describes the month of September as special as the nation is made aware of the vital role of trees in their daily lives, “Everyday is Arbor day at FTFA because planting trees and spreading knowledge and awareness about trees is our culture. Arbor celebrations have now been extended to a month so we can promote the importance of trees in our lives and livelihoods and encourage care and consideration of the environment. This is also a time to add to the number of trees we are able to plant with disadvantaged communities living in barren settlements.”

FTFA has also set aside the 4^th September for Audi, where 100 trees will be planted at Bokgoni High School in Pretoria the capital city of South Africa. “The message is very clear. The students need to take this idea further. We would like to see the youth getting involved. This is their planet and the problems of global warming affect everyone, especially the generations to come,” commented Solomon Mondlane, FTFA Community Forester.

The 6^th September will mark the third event to be celebrated by FTFA and Audi SA. Another 500 trees will be distributed in Olievenhoutbosch, in Extension 36. “Our continued efforts to green the community of Olievenhoutbosch are bearing fruit. When Audi and FTFA are finished every household will have a tree which will result in a beautiful and healthy environment for this and future generations,” said Solomon Mondlane.

The last Audi SA Arbor Month event for 2010 will take place on the 16th September which is the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. 350 trees will be distributed to residents of  Olievenhoutbosch.

Overall, the month of September will be exciting as thousands of trees are planted, responding the national Arbor slogan, Plant for the Planet Grow Green.

Thousands of householders will receive trees to plant to improve their homes and settlements, and 600 unemployed community members will be trained and given some short term employment as Community Based Educators (CBEs). The result will be over 625 hectares of urban forest developed, and 9 400 tons of carbon dioxide sequestered.
 The distribution of the Arbor Month 1 450 trees will take place as follows:

The first event was held on 01 September in an Open Space in Extension 26 in Olievenhoutbosch where 500 trees were distributed to the residents of that area. This marked the first celebration of the Arbor Month events by FTFA in 2010.

Mr Edwin Makushu, a Community Forester at FTFA, describes the month of September as special as the nation is made aware of the vital role of trees in their daily lives, “Everyday is Arbor day at FTFA because planting trees and spreading knowledge and awareness about trees is our culture. Arbor celebrations have now been extended to a month so we can promote the importance of trees in our lives and livelihoods and encourage care and consideration of the environment. This is also a time to add to the number of trees we are able to plant with disadvantaged communities living in barren settlements.”

FTFA has also set aside the 4^th September for Audi, where 100 trees will be planted at Bokgoni High School in Pretoria the capital city of South Africa. “The message is very clear. The students need to take this idea further. We would like to see the youth getting involved. This is their planet and the problems of global warming affect everyone, especially the generations to come,” commented Solomon Mondlane, FTFA Community Forester.

The 6^th September will mark the third event to be celebrated by FTFA and Audi SA. Another 500 trees will be distributed in Olievenhoutbosch, in Extension 36. “Our continued efforts to green the community of Olievenhoutbosch are bearing fruit. When Audi and FTFA are finished every household will have a tree which will result in a beautiful and healthy environment for this and future generations,” said Solomon Mondlane.

The last Audi SA Arbor Month event for 2010 will take place on the 16th September which is the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. 350 trees will be distributed to residents of  Olievenhoutbosch.

Overall, the month of September will be exciting as thousands of trees are planted, responding the national Arbor slogan, Plant for the Planet Grow Green.

A panel of judges – six motoring journalists – combined with votes from readers, decided on the winners in seven categories. Women’s Car of the Year is sponsored by Nedbank Vehicle Finance and staged in conjunction with a number of local women’s magazines.

“We are delighted with these awards as we are well aware of how discerning and knowledgeable many South African women are when it comes to choosing a car,” said the Managing Director of Citroën South Africa, Frederic Chapuis.