South Africa

The South African Government on Tuesday condemned the attacks in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by armed forces

President Jacob Zuma says 2014 will be a momentous year for South Africa as the country marks its 20 years of freedom and democracy.

Police say they are investigating allegations of wrongful arrest of former Reserve Bank Governor Tito Mboweni’s son.

The South African Government has condemned the terrorist attack which took in Russia on Monday which claimed the lives of more than 30 people and left scores injured.

President Jacob Zuma has declared a Special Provincial Official Funeral for the late Former Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) commander, Lieutenant-General Lehlohonolo Moloi who passed on in Gauteng last Monday.

Unidentified gunmen on Monday morning took control of the Congolese national TV (TRNC), according to the police of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The F1 world champion Michael Schumacher is still in a critical condition after being injured Sunday morning in a fall skiing in the Alps, southeast France.

Motorists will have to dig deeper into their pockets as the price of petrol increases by 39 cents a litre on Wednesday 1 January.

North West Premier Thandi Modise has expressed sadness at the death of a 17-year-old boy at an initiation school in Christiana on Sunday and called for the prevention of all initiation-related deaths in the province.

Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has announced that a comprehensive forensic investigation will be conducted within the South African Police Service (SAPS) Service Termination environment.

Pretoria - The Pollsmoor Correctional Supervision and Parole Board (CSPB) has decided to revoke the day-parole of offender Rashied Staggie.

Pretoria – Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has appealed to South Africans to show compassion for others during the festive period.

Pretoria - Former Deputy Minister and Member of Parliament Peter Mokaba’s mother, Priscilla Mokaba, will receive a Special Provincial Official Funeral, says the Presidency.

Pretoria - North West Premier Thandi Modise has condemned the alleged rape of a 10-year-old by a 19-year-old neighbour on Christmas day.

Pretoria - Premier Nomvula Mokonyane has wished all Gauteng residents a happy and peaceful Christmas holiday period, on behalf of the Gauteng Provincial Government.