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Tolling boosts economic growth, business – SANRAL

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Pretoria – The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) says tolling makes transport easier, boosts economic growth and individual businesses and also makes travelling much more pleasant for private citizens.

Kimberley Process meeting ends on high note

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Pretoria - The Intersessional Meeting of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) for Rough Diamonds under the Chair of South Africa concluded its deliberations on Friday.

Three more rhino poachers arrested at KNP

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Pretoria – The South African National Parks (SANParks) yesterday announced that three more suspected poachers were arrested in the Tshokwane section of the Kruger National Park (KNP).

Modise hails 25 year sentence for rapists

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Pretoria - North West Premier Thandi Modise says the 25-year jail sentences that each of the three Deelpan rapists were given by the Mmabatho Regional Court on Friday should send a strong message to perpetrators of sexual offence that those who violate women and children will face the full might of the law.

Convicted fraudsters named and shamed

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Pretoria – The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster (JCPS) today released a list of all the people who have been convicted of fraud and corruption.

Groen Sebenza to assist unemployed youth

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Pretoria – Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa yesterday launched the ground-breaking R300 million Groen Sebenza project aimed at skilling unemployed youth with the relevant skills in the biodiversity sector.

Madiba in hospital

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Pretoria – The Presidency has confirmed that former President Nelson Mandela was admitted to hospital this morning, due to the recurrence of his lung infection.

Japan backs SA call for high-value exports – Davies

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Cape Town – Japan stands behind South Africa’s call for greater industrialisation and trade in higher value exports, the Minister of Trade and Industry Rob Davies said today while releasing a joint study on economic cooperation between South Africa and Japan.

Govt to host Mandela Sport Day

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Pretoria - Government is to host a ‘Tribute to Nelson Mandela’ Sport Day later this year, Sport and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula announced on Thursday.

Land Restitution Programme bears fruit

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Pretoria - Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti says since the beginning of the Land Restitution Programme, a total of 77 334 claims have been settled, while a further 59 785 were finalised.

Govt seeks to transform housing landscape

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Johannesburg – Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale says government wants to empower people by giving them affordable housing bonds, as this would help to sustain and grow a developmental state.