South Africa

Justice and Constitutional Development Deputy Minister John Jeffery has warned that homophobia, hate crimes and discrimination will not be tolerated.

Pretoria – Four men appeared before the White River Magistrate's Court in Mpumalanga on Monday after they were caught hunting rhino in the Kruger National Park.

Pretoria - The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) is inviting the public and interested parties to submit comments on the draft amended Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Property Sector Code.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has wished the Hindu, Tamil, Gujerati and other communities in South Africa a happy Diwali, or Deepavali as it is also known.

Pretoria - Taxpayers, tax practitioners and the public are invited to submit any technical proposals to improve or correct current tax legislation, including the closing of loopholes as well as addressing unintended anomalies.

Pretoria – Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko says the community remains the most integral part in helping police solve crime.

The Gauteng Department for Roads and Transport has spent R193 million to upgrade the R25 (P6-1) road between Bapsfontein and Bronkhorstspruit.

Sedibeng – The Select Committee for Social Services in Parliament has commended the Department of Human Settlements for considering the indigent people when allocating houses.

Denel Vehicle Systems has concluded a contract of more than R900 million with NIMR in the United Arab Emirates for the development and supply of advanced mine-protected vehicles.

Pretoria- President Jacob Zuma has appointed Justice Nonkosi Zoliswa Mhlantla as a judge of the Constitutional Court with effect from 01 December 2015, to fill an existing vacancy.

Pretoria- The Presidency says it has requested information from the Department of Defence with regards to media reports pertaining to new aircrafts.

Pretoria- The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Susan Shabangu, is the Acting President in the absence of President Jacob Zuma and Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, says the Presidency.

Pretoria - Arts and Culture Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi is to host a craft imbizo to discuss sustainable opportunities available in the arts, culture and heritage sector.

Pretoria- Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says government remains committed to the development of the automotive industry in line with the National Industrial Policy Framework (NIPF) and the Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP).

Pretoria - It is a moment of pride for the African continent as the newly established multi-dimensional African Standby Force (ASF) and its Rapid Deployment Capability for sustainable peace will start operating next year.