South Africa

Pretoria - The price of all grades of petrol will increase by 12 cents a litre on Wednesday, said the Department of Energy.

Pretoria - The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has dismissed claims that the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) will not behave fairly during the upcoming Local Government Elections.

Thohoyandou - Residents of Vhembe in Limpopo enjoyed the past weekend on the football pitches of Malamulele and Levubu, thanks to a successful two-day social cohesion football tournament hosted by Communications Minister Faith Muthambi.

Pretoria- Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says her department has committed to take the Inclusive and Special Needs Education agenda forward with more vigour.

Pretoria-Government remains committed to ensure the welfare and good condition of service for workers, says President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria- The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is intervening in municipalities that are affected by sewer spillages through the funding of refurbishments of waste water treatment plants.

Pretoria- Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown has apologised to passengers that have been inconvenienced by the suspension of SA Express’ company certificate which grounded the airline.

Pretoria- All sectors of the society must join hands to mobilise necessary resources to accelerate the development that will divert young people from committing crime.

Pretoria- Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa is expected to launch Africa month at the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site on Tuesday.

Pretoria- The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) is investigating Friday’s fatal accident between a minibus taxi and a truck on the R41 in Randfontein, west of Johannesburg.

Pretoria -The current drought, desertification and land degradation were the issues discussed when Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa and Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana visited the community of Sterksruit in the Eastern Cape recently.

Travelling with Johannesburg's Rea Vaya bus service is going to be a whole lot cheaper and more convenient with a new points system and vending machines having been announced.

Pretoria-The African Union (AU) has welcomed South Sudan's transitional government of national unity (GNU) that was sworn into office Friday.

Pretoria- The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has suspended SA Express air operator certificate following non-compliance from the operator.

Pretoria - Environmental Affairs Deputy Minister Barbara Thomson on Friday handed over eco-furniture desks to Theu-Theu Primary School in Pixley ka Seme Municipality in Volksrust, Mpumalanga.