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Taiwanese vessel escorted to Cape Town Port

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Pretoria – A Taiwanese vessel has been instructed to sail to Cape Town Port after entering South Africa’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) without a permit from the Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries.

Well done Eskom, says Minister Brown

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Pretoria - Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown has congratulated Eskom on getting its build programme on track following the synchronisation of Unit 5 at the Medupi power station in Limpopo.

High recognition for Esther Mahlangu

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has congratulated Esther Mahlangu, who has been invited by a luxury vodka brand to collaborate in an HIV/AIDS initiative, the Red Campaign, says the Presidency.

Minister Motsoaledi wishes Archbishop Tutu well

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Pretoria - Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has sent a get-well message to Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu following his successful surgery at a Cape Town hospital on Wednesday.

Government intensifies drought relief efforts

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Cape Town – The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Drought says government is intensifying relief efforts to those distressed areas hardest hit by water shortages, as dam levels continue to dip.

Condolences after SA-born opera singer dies

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has conveyed his condolences following the passing of South Africa-born internationally acclaimed opera singer, Johan Botha.

Entries for the 2016 Kudu Awards extended

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Pretoria - The entry deadline for the 2016 Kudu Awards, organised by South African National Parks (SANParks), in partnership with First National Bank (FNB), and Total South Africa, has been extended to 23 September 2016.

Six arrested for Lawley murders

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Pretoria - Six men have been arrested for the murder of four family members in Lawley in the West Rand, Gauteng.

Tributes for former Azapo President

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has extended his deepest condolences on the passing of the former President of the Azanian People’s Organisation (AZAPO), Nkosi Potjo Molala.

Study reveals reality of SA families’ fortunes

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Pretoria – Government has released the findings of the fourth Wave of the National Income Dynamic Study (NIDS), which profiles what is happening with South Africans across the income spectrum.

Department warns of bogus inspectors

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Pretoria - The Department of Labour says it is concerned about the growing incidents of bogus labour inspectors who impersonate legitimate officials of the Department and fleece unsuspecting employers of money.

Minister commends Prasa, China deal

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Pretoria – Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has congratulated the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) for signing a Memorandum of Understanding (Mou) with China Communication Construction Company Limited (CCCC).

Water restrictions to stay

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Pretoria - The Department of Water and Sanitation says it will continue with water restrictions across the country as the drought is far from over.