South Africa

Pretoria - Gold worth almost R3 million was confiscated at the King Shaka International Airport (KSIA) in KwaZulu-Natal, said the South African Revenue Service (SARS) on Thursday.

Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane says Africa’s relations with China have already had a big impact on addressing Africa’s development challenges.

Pretoria – After months of anticipation, the Bloemfontein Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that former Paralympian Oscar Pistorius’ conviction of culpable homicide be scaled up to murder.

Pretoria - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi is expected to attend the International Development Cooperation meeting on Gender and Media taking place in Geneva, Switzerland.

Pretoria - The launch of a Donkey Tracking Route through the scenic Cederberg mountains has brought jobs and hope for the remote Western Cape community.

Pretoria - The Medupi power station has been declared a National Key Point, Eskom said on Thursday.

Pretoria - The upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, which starts on Friday in Sandton, will be a milestone and historic event which will usher in a new era for development of China–Africa relations.

Pretoria - Relations between South Africa and China were further cemented on Wednesday as the two countries signed 26 agreements worth R94 billion.

Pretoria - South Africa has rolled out the red carpet for Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Union Buildings in Pretoria where he is meeting President Jacob Zuma.

Johannesburg - Police stations must be responsive to the needs of the communities in which they operate in, acting National Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Khomotso Phahlane, said on Wednesday.

Johannesburg - Communities should work hand in hand with the police to eradicate crime, Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko said on Wednesday.

Pretoria - The Department of Home Affairs will extend operating hours at selected ports of entry, deploy additional personnel and extra resources to boost service delivery during the festive season.

Pretoria – Residents of Diepsloot, north of Johannesburg, say the new police station in their community, has brought hope in the fight against crime.

Wattville – Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises Bulelani Magwanishe has called on men to take a stand against the abuse of women and children.

Pretoria – Considerable progress has been achieved in implementing the objectives of the Population Policy and International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action.