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Panel of experts on Farlam Commission briefs Parliament

A panel of experts that was appointed to help the South African Police Service (SAPS) implement the Farlam Commission of Inquiry report recommendations, says de-escalating violence should be at the heart of all public order policing operations.

SA economy exits technical recession

South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 2.5% in the second quarter of 2017, Statistician General Pali Lehohla said on Tuesday.

Many still don't have access to internet

Unless SADC countries increase access to the internet and reliable broadband for their citizens, it will be difficult for the region to embrace the so-called Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Parents urged to cooperate during HPV vaccine campaign

The Gauteng Health Department has appealed to parents, guardians and care givers to cooperate with the second round of the national Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign currently underway in the province.

Your official September events guide

South Africans are in for a treat this month, with a jam-packed line-up of planned events by government to help make the country a better place for all.

More police deployed in Umlazi

Police have deployed additional manpower in Umlazi, Durban, to ensure that the law is upheld ahead of a funeral of a well-known hijacker this weekend.

SA takes local flavour to the world

South African cuisine will tanatalise the taste buds of the world when local companies exhibit their products at the World Food Moscow 2017 Mockba in Russia.

Dti welcomes clean audit

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has welcomed the Auditor General’s clean audit reports for the 2016/2017 financial year for both the department and most of its agencies.

Minister Nkoana-Mashabane to visit Vietnam

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane is scheduled to undertake a two-day working visit, starting on Wednesday, to Hanoi, Vietnam.

Minister Dlodlo, family safe and unharmed

The Ministry of Communications has assured the nation that Minister Ayanda Dlodlo and her family are safe and unharmed after an intruder entered her home.

SA shows generosity to its soldiers

Sponsors of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Goodwill Parcel Project have pledged goods worth R2.4 million towards the project as it marks its 16th anniversary.

Economic crunch knocks domestic tourism

Statistician General Pali Lehohla on Monday released the Domestic Tourism Survey 2016 report, which shows a dip in domestic tourism over the past two years.