South Africa

Johannesburg – Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba today officially launched a pilot project which will see two major banks, First National Bank and Standard Bank, issuing smart ID cards.

Pretoria - Over R1 million worth of illicit cigarettes, hidden in a trailer carrying a horse, were discovered at the Beitbridge border post in Limpopo this week, said the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

Pretoria - The Minimum Competency Levels for municipal officials will be effective as of October 2015, said National Treasury and the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta).

Pretoria – There is a growing demand globally for renewable energy solutions, technologies and products and as a result, there is a rise in opportunities for environmental entrepreneurs or “ecopreneurs”.

When Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Pravin Gordhan first introduced the Back to Basics Strategy in September last year, he made a careful observation.

The past is all around us. As South Africans - we live against a rich backdrop formed by historic buildings, landscapes and other physical reminders of what has come before us. But the history that surrounds us is more than just a matter of material remains.

Public libraries have been at the heart of South Africa’s communities for many years. Much as our communities have evolved, so have our libraries.

Pretoria – Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has called for a meeting with film stakeholders to discuss challenges faced by filmmakers.

Pretoria - Government is exploring a swift alternative dispute resolution process which will see the victims of the Marikana tragedy being compensated, the President Zuma announced on Tuesday.

Cape Town – The Free State has topped the list of safer provinces where contact crimes like murder, attempted murder and assault with intention to do grievous bodily harm, amongst others, have dropped.

Pretoria - The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) has commended the South African Police Services (SAPS) for the decrease in bank and cash in transit (CIT) related crimes.

Johannesburg – Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has called on officials to urge parents to register their new born babies within 30 days after birth because the late registration of births (LRB) process will be coming to an end soon.

Pretoria - Innovative ways for energy generation and investment are critically needed in order for South Africa to industrialise and create jobs, said Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.

Cape Town – National Police Commissioner, General Riah Phiyega, says drugs have become such a problem in South Africa that it requires a proactive intervention to curb the scourge as reactive measures are not sustainable.

Pretoria - Sports and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula has urged South Africans to embrace recreation and a healthy lifestyle as the country prepares to mark the first ever National Recreation Day.