Rustenburg - The South African Police Service (SAPS) has held simulated exercises at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium to showcase its preparedness to handle any type of disruptive behaviour that may arise at the upcoming FIFA Confederations Cup.
Pretoria - The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is to receive a report on the three fires at the Pretoria Magistrate's Court that occurred this week.
Cape Town - The situation at the Holiday Inn Express, near the St George's Mall in Cape Town, where there was a bomb scare earlier this morning, has normalised.
Pretoria - While there is a need for good financial regulators, it is important that they do not hinder companies from operating properly, says National Planning Minister Trevor Manuel.
Bloemfontein - The Free State Department of Education is hoping to achieve nothing less than a 75 percent matric pass rate during this year's final examination.
Johannesburg - The appointment of Commissioner Anwar Dramat as the new Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations (DPCI) has been welcomed by Business Against Crime South Africa (BACSA).
Midrand – Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga on Thursday clarified the situation between her department and the South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU), saying it was important to set the record straight.
Nelspruit - A senior citizens' parliament will be held in Mpumalanga on Friday to encourage the elderly to be part of the governance process.
Durban - Top South African celebrities will be amongst the at least 13 000 runners who will put their stamina to the test on Sunday when they take to the gruelling stretch of road between Pietermaritzburg and Durban in the Comrades Marathon.
Pretoria - Defence Minister Charles Nqakula on Wednesday called on all countries affiliated to the Non-Aligned Movement to commit to achieving international peace, stability and security.
Pretoria - The South African Government has called on the authorities in Myanmar to release the Leader of the National League for Democracy and Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.
Johannesburg - Power utility Eskom has signed a R6.1billion loan agreement with seven European banks.
Paris - A South African government delegation is currently participating in the 35th UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) conference that is set to come up with an international educational programme for the next two years.
Durban - Residents living in the eThekwini area, who have eye problems and no money to visit a specialist, will today get an opportunity to test their eyes free of charge.
Krugersdorp - The Minister of Police, Nathi Mthethwa, has launched "When Duty Calls" - a new crime-fighting television programme.
