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OR Tambo: undeclared currency confiscated

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Pretoria – Customs officials at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg apprehended five people who were found in possession of currency to the value of R23 million and US$3.775 million.

No War on Leaks dinner, says Presidency

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Pretoria – The Presidency on Monday rejected a media report regarding a dinner that was to have been addressed by President Jacob Zuma, in Port Elizabeth, in the Eastern Cape.

Women to shake up water sector

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Pretoria – Women will no longer be known for collecting water from the rivers, but will be the suppliers of the pipes and managers of reservoirs, says Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane.

Celebrating teachers every day

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Pretoria – The newly launched Teacher Appreciation and Support Programme (TASP) is expected to attract qualified teachers into the profession and improve teacher morale.

Employment Equity roadshows underway

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Pretoria - The Department of Labour’s annual Employment Equity (EE) roadshows to promote compliance with EE legislation will be held this week in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape.

Calls for caution on SA's roads

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma on Sunday called for extraordinary caution and strict adherence to the rules of the road.

Teachers the heartbeat of the nation

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Pretoria - The Department of Basic Education hopes the first Annual Teachers Indaba, kicking off this morning, will help improve the morale of teachers.

SA needs diverse content for DTT

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Thohoyandou - South Africa needs television content that is rich in cultural diversity in preparation from an analogue platform to a digital broadcasting system, says Communications Minister Faith Muthambi.

Fake Facebook account

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma does not have a Facebook account, the Presidency said on Saturday.

Massive drug bust at OR airport

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Pretoria - Police are hard at work trying to establish the destination and the intended recipient of the 143kg of cocaine found at OR Tambo International Airport.

Condolences to Swaziland following accident

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Pretoria - South Africa has sent its condolences to the neighbouring Kingdom of Swaziland following a road accident which claimed the lives of many young women.

Pres Zuma, ministers pay tribute to Mqwebu

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has joined South Africans in mourning the death of veteran small screen actor, Roland Mqwebu, popularly known as Mkhize in the sitcom Emzini Wezinsizwa.

New paper hits the streets

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Pretoria – The new kid on the block, the Africa Independent, is expected to change the Africa narrative and tell the world about a rising Africa.