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Young voters to take centre stage

Pretoria - South African youth have left government confident that they value democratic values and processes by registering to vote, and government is encouraged that come 3 August, the youth will show up in their numbers.

IEC all set for Election Day

Pretoria - The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) says it is ready for the nearing Local Government Elections that takes place in the next seven days.

Human trafficking arrests welcomed

Pretoria - The Department of Home Affairs has welcomed the arrest of three people in Rustenburg on charges of human trafficking, following the rescue of 57 Malawian children and young adults by police officers at the weekend.

Gauteng government assesses tornado damage

Pretoria – The Gauteng Provincial Government is working around the clock to ensure that life gets back to normal in tornado-hit Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg.

Rabada gets Presidential nod

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has congratulated South African National Cricket Team fast bowler, Kagiso Rabada, for scooping a record breaking six awards at the annual Cricket South Africa (CSA) Awards.

New police told to serve ethically

Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Nhleko has encouraged newly trained police officials to always act ethically while protecting the communities.

Free State recalls students studying in Turkey

Pretoria - The Free State Provincial Government has recalled 52 students who were pursuing their studies in Turkey following the recent attempted coup in the country and the closure of universities, says the provincial government.

Bicycles, shoes for Baldaskraal learners

Baldaskraal – Learners from Hlophe High and Remington Primary Schools in the deep rural area of the Uthukela District, walk about 10km every day to reach school.

57 Malawian children rescued

Pretoria - Police have made a breakthrough in a human trafficking case which has resulted in more than 50 children being rescued.

Free digital training for disadvantaged Joburgers

Johannesburg - The City of Johannesburg and Microsoft South Africa have joined forces to train one million disadvantaged residents, free, on digital skills and literacy over a period of five-years.