South Africa

Pretoria – The Department of Environmental Affairs has welcomed the sentencing of two rhino poachers in KwaZulu-Natal.

Cape Town – Czech fugitive and businessman Radovan Krejcir will appear in the Alberton Magistrate’s Court on Monday on charges of kidnapping, assault to do grievous bodily harm and attempted murder, National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega said today.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma says he is happy with the progress made in the multi-million rand infrastructure upgrades in the Eastern Cape.

Phokeng – People with disabilities, enrolled at Phokeng in Education in the North West province, will now have access to IT devices, which will empower them with the skills to become independent and employable.

Pretoria – Fifteen people were killed when a minibus taxi crashed into a stationary truck near Umkomaas in KwaZulu-Natal.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has extended his condolences to the families who lost loved ones in a bus crash in Makhado, Limpopo, in the early hours of this morning.

Pretoria – As the South African police marked 100 years of service on Friday, Minister Nathi Mthethwa said government was more committed than ever to ensure they continue to make advances in the South African Police Service (SAPS).

Pretoria – Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has made a plea for motorists in South Africa to take responsibility and ensure that South Africa’s roads become safer.

Pretoria – All learners will have textbooks by the start of 2014, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said on Friday.

Pretoria - With matric exams concluding next week, no major incidents have been reported and marking has started in some provinces, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said on Friday.

Pretoria - Government says it has noted what is has termed as "unbecoming" reportage from some media, regarding comments made by the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster ministers at a briefing on Thursday.

Pretoria – Government will on Sunday launch the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign in Mafikeng.

Pretoria – Officials in KwaZulu-Natal are on a mission to improve service delivery and revive moral regeneration.

Pretoria - Eskom has lifted its electricity supply emergency declaration as the system is now stable.

Pretoria – The minimum wage for domestic workers is set to increase, starting from 1 December 2013.