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SA sees increase in Saudi Arabia tourists

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Pretoria – The number of Saudi Arabia tourists visiting South Africa has increased steadily over the past few years with about 6 000 tourists per annum visiting the country, the Department of Tourism says.

Appointment of eight women judges welcomed

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Pretoria – Minister in the Presidency for Women Susan Shabangu has welcomed the appointment of Justice Nonkosi Zoliswa Mhlantla as a Judge of the Constitutional Court as well as the appointment of eight women as judges out of 12 appointments.

SAA concludes swap transaction with Airbus

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Pretoria - South African Airways (SAA) will go ahead with a swap transaction, which will see the national carrier swap the purchase of ten A320 aircraft for a lease of five A330-300 aircraft, said National Treasury.

R1.4 billion set aside for qualifying students

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Pretoria - The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has set aside a total of R1.4 billion to pay institutions upfront at the beginning of 2016 academic year.

Liquor outlets shut down in blitz

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Pretoria - Five liquor outlets were closed down, 17 compliance notices were issued and fines to value of R4000 were issued during an inspection blitz in KwaZulu-Natal, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (dti).

Liberation heritage must boost SA tourism

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Pretoria - Arts and Culture Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi says South Africa should use its rich liberation heritage to attract visitors to the country.

North West gets additional water tankers

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Pretoria - Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has handed over additional water tankers to the North West province as the drought conditions continue.

Special Cabinet meeting postponed

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Pretoria - The special Cabinet meeting that was scheduled to take place in Pretoria today has been postponed, according to the Presidency.

KZN Operation Fiela nets 224

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Pretoria - KwaZulu-Natal authorities are continuing with their zero tolerance approach towards crime over the festive season through ongoing Operation Fiela activities across the province.