South Africa

Pretoria – The South African Police Service (SAPS) will this year apply the “Back to Basics” approach to policing in a bid to ensure that all people in the country are safe.

Pretoria – Police Minister Nathi Nhleko says a panel of experts is being assembled to assist in implementing transformation and reforms in the South African Police Service (SAPS) as per the recommendations of the Marikana Commission of Enquiry.

Pretoria – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says traditional leaders must serve their people as a whole and must do so under the constitutional framework that respects and preserves their existence.

Pretoria - The Department of Small Business Development will next week hold a nationwide stakeholder consultation process on certain legislation.

Pretoria – Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has congratulated Mafikizolo on their invitation to perform at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2016 in Davos, Switzerland.

Pretoria - Team South Africa on Saturday concluded a successful programme at the 2016 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, says the Presidency.

Pretoria – The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has made available soft loans as emergency funding towards working capital, infrastructure and a small portion for carry over debt for the commercial sector.

Pretoria - Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti says the current drought in the country calls for cooperation from the private sector and farmers as well as planning for the future.

Hlanganani – Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has branded her Back to School campaign as a “magnificent success”.

Pretoria – A total of 80 Grade 12 learners have graduated from a mathematics and physical science programme which is offered by state-owned company Denel.

Pretoria – The Eastern Cape Province will benefit from the construction of the N2 Wild Coast highway as it is expected to unlock the economic, tourism and developmental potential of the area.

Johannesburg - Social cohesion advocates say it is time to move beyond just condemning racism and hate speech that deters South Africa from being a united rainbow nation.

Pretoria – Correctional Services National Commissioner Zach Modise on Friday announced the suspension of Correctional Services KwaZulu-Natal Regional Commissioner Mnikelwa Nxele.

Pretoria - South African Airways (SAA) has cancelled its flights between Johannesburg and Washington DC via Accra, Ghana, due to bad weather, the airline said on Friday.

Pretoria - South Africa’s participation at the World Economic Forum (WEF), which is underway at the Swiss resort of Davos, is going smoothly.