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Samantha Lewthwaite probe continues

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Pretoria - Investigations into how Samantha Lewthwaite, also known as the White Widow, obtained a South African passport are still on-going, Home Affairs Minister Naledi Pandor said on Sunday.

Violent protests hamper fight against crime: Radebe

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Pretoria - Violent protests detract from the optimal use of police resources and the criminal justice system, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Jeff Radebe, said on Sunday.

UIF benefits to improve

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Pretoria – The benefits paid by the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) are set to improve drastically, says Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant.

Zuma extends Arms Commission term

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has extended the terms of reference of the Arms Procurement Commission to the end of November 2014.

Marikana commission extended

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has extended the tenure of the Farlam Commission of Inquiry to April next year.

Operation Duty Calls leads to 690 arrests in NW

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Pretoria - Since the start of Operation Duty Calls in October, a total of 690 arrests for serious crimes have been made in the North West, says Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa.

Safety a priority for Eskom

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Pretoria - Safety remains an important aspect of operations at Eskom, says Chief Executive Officer Brian Dames.

Govt welcomes double-life sentence for Booysen's killer

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Pretoria - Government has welcomed the Swellendam Circuit Court’s double-life sentencing of Johannes Kana, who was found guilty of the murder and rape of Bredarsdorp teenager, Anene Booysen, early this year.