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More focus on care centres

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Johannesburg – Gauteng Premier David Makhura has ordered a wide-ranging inspection and assessment of all centres that care for the most vulnerable, the elderly, people with disabilities and children - following the tragic death of over 100 mental health patients in the province.

Armed Forces Day to wow SA

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Pretoria – South Africans are in for a treat tomorrow as they will celebrate Armed Forces Day with the talented South African Defence Force (SANDF) who will display their fire power and equipment for all to see.

Successful working visit to China

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Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has concluded a successful working visit to China.

SARS confiscates 271kg of cocaine

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Pretoria - The South African Revenue Service (SARS) on Saturday confiscated 271kg of cocaine with a street value of R78 million at OR Tambo International Airport – one of the biggest cocaine busts ever.

Progress being made in implementing ICT policy

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Pretoria - Telecommunications and Postal Services Minister Siyabonga Cwele on Friday held a consultation meeting with the ICT sector regarding progress being made in the implementation of the National Integrated ICT Policy White Paper.

NSFAS receives 161 938 student applications

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Pretoria - The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has received a total 161 938 applications from students seeking funding for 2017 in universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges across the country.

ACSA ranked among ten most punctual in the world

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Pretoria - Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has congratulated the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) for having being ranked among the ten most punctual airports in the world.

President urges departments to settle SIU debts

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has called on government departments and entities who owe the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to settle their debt in order to enable the entity to function optimally.

President meets SIU head

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma on Friday met with the Head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) Advocate Andy Mothibi at his Mahlamba Ndlopfu residence in Pretoria.

Condolences for families of SANDF members, Public Works staff

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has expressed deep sadness after three South African Navy soldiers and three construction workers from the Department of Public works died tragically on Friday while working in a sewer pit at the Naval Base in Durban.