South Africa

Pretoria – Abalone estimated at over R3 million was discovered in the Free State after a more than 100-km high speed chase on the N1, north of Kroonstad.

Pretoria - The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has dismissed as “grossly misleading” statements by the City of Cape Town, Right2Know and other interest groups that it will implement electronic tolling in Cape Town, as it has in Gauteng.

Pretoria – Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant says South Africa needs to find a solution for the seemingly failing labour bargaining structure.

Cape Town – Chilean President Michelle Bachelet Jeria says she has put a proposal to her government to avail 50 scholarships to students in South Africa and other African countries to pursue their master’s degrees at a top university in Chile.

Durban – President Jacob Zuma says important strides have been made in realising the vision of the Women’s Charter since the dawn of freedom and democracy.

Pretoria - The transformation of South Africa’s education system requires a sustained focus on the quality of teachers and principals in order to produce quality students, says Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Pretoria - Despite the numerous achievements made in advancing women's rights, the push for women development still continues in the country, says Gauteng Premier David Makhura.

Sebokeng - The Department of Science and Technology Deputy Director-General, Dr Wendy Ngoma, has encouraged learners to study maths and science to help the country respond to the challenges of economic growth and fighting poverty.

Rustenburg – Communities living around the Lonmin mining area in the North West say they are committed to helping police combat crime.

Johannesburg - Sport Minister Fikile Mbalula says Team SA’s outstanding performance at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow is a clear indication that sport in South Africa is on the rise.

It’s been two months since she took over the newly formed Ministry of Women in the Presidency, and Minister Susan Shabangu seems to be taking to it, like a fish to water.

Pretoria – Mother, sister, leader, pillar and friend – these are all the names that women go by and today, millions of South Africans across the country will celebrate the hands that cradle the nation.

Pretoria - South Africa and Chile are looking into advancing diplomatic, economic and trade ties, especially in the mining and energy sectors.

Pretoria - The Ministry of Higher Education and Training on Friday thanked Medunsa for reaching an agreement to resume academics programmes following strike action.

Johannesburg – When Social Development Deputy Minister Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu handed over a new wheelchair to Siyabonga Maphumulo last year, she made a promise to come back and help him and his family with a home that caters for his needs.