Johannesburg - Motorists using the N1 highway between Johannesburg and Pretoria in Gauteng can look forward to improved traffic flow as the newly constructed Allandale Interchange was officially opened today by the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL).
South Africans, staff at the Presidency and political parties have wished President Jacob Zuma a happy birthday.
It was a busy Easter weekend at the country's ports of entry, with 634 914 travellers passing through them, according to Home Affairs Movement Control System.
East London - The Eastern Cape government has called on the public to join it in its fight against substance abuse and illegal trafficking of drugs in the province.
South Africa has capitalised on the awareness generated by the 2010 World Cup, with international tourist arrivals growing by 3.3% last year and with over eight million tourists visiting South Africa last year, Minister of Tourism Martinus van Schalkwyk said on Thursday.
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has moved to reassure Gauteng motorists who have already registered for the e-toll system that they will not be required to re-register for the system.
Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa today congratulated the police team who, through their investigation, helped secure the successful sentencing of William Mbatha, commonly known as 'King of Bling'.
Pretoria - With schools closing for winter holidays on Friday, the Limpopo Department of Health and Social Development is set to roll out a massive medical male circumcision (MMC) programme next week.
Pretoria - Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has added her voice to those of many South Africans who have extended their condolences to Kader Asmal's family, saying his death was a huge loss for the country.
Pretoria - Former Cabinet Minister Kader Asmal will be cremated over the weekend in Cape Town.
Cape Town - US First Lady Michelle Obama on Thursday praised South Africans who had grown up under apartheid, overcome the oppressive system and built a country based on equality that had become a role model for the rest of the world.
Pretoria - Excitement is building in Bloemfontein ahead of the graduation ceremony of US talk show host Oprah Winfrey at the University of Free State (UFS) later today.
Pretoria - The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) has expressed disappointment that the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) has decided to import the National Olympic team's kit.
Pretoria - The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) has warned potential liquor traders about a fraudulent liquor licensing scam.
Giyani - Some Limpopo villagers have turned to biogas to beat the escalating costs of buying electricity.
