South Africa

Pretoria - Since the start of Operation Duty Calls in October, a total of 690 arrests for serious crimes have been made in the North West, says Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa.

Pretoria - The case against the four men, who were arrested for the rape and murder of two Diepsloot toddlers, has been withdrawn.

Pretoria - Safety remains an important aspect of operations at Eskom, says Chief Executive Officer Brian Dames.

Pretoria - Government has welcomed the Swellendam Circuit Court’s double-life sentencing of Johannes Kana, who was found guilty of the murder and rape of Bredarsdorp teenager, Anene Booysen, early this year.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma says government will work harder to improve the pace of service delivery so as to create an enabling environment for economic growth.

Pretoria - The Police will intensify their efforts to fight drug and substance abuse in Soshanguve and the surrounding area, says President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria - The people of Gauteng, Tshwane and Soshanguve have been the biggest beneficiaries of the phenomenal jobs growth registered, says President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria - Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba has officially launched the intake of a 1000 additional learner artisans at Transnet.

Pretoria – South Africans will on Saturday mark National Children’s Day by highlighting the progress made towards promoting children’s rights.

Pretoria – The Department of Basic Education has urged matrics writing their first Maths paper today to go over the entire paper first before starting and ensure there is enough time at the end to go back and check their answers.

Pretoria - Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane has expressed concern over the violent attacks and the looting of shops owned by foreign nationals in Duduza in the Ekurhuleni Metro.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has extended condolences to the families of the six construction workers, who were killed when a structure collapsed in the tunnels of Ingula power station in KwaZulu-Natal.

Mbombela - Building more universities in South Africa will help ease the burden that many prospective students face when enrolling for further studies, says Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) Minister Dr Blade Nzimande.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has conveyed the best wishes of government and all South Africans to Soweto soccer giants Orlando Pirates Football Club, ahead of their crucial first leg final match against Al Ahly of Egypt in the 2013 CAF African Champions League Cup.

Pretoria – Government says it condemns the looting of shops and goods belonging to informal traders and the destructive behavior of protestors following a march in central Cape Town on Wednesday.