South Africa

Cape Town - Minister in the Presidency Collins Chabane has rejected the view that the new structure in government would lead to a duplication of work.

Cape Town: Western Cape Deputy Provincial Commissioner of Police Anwar Dramat has been named as the new Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) head.

Pretoria - A fire broke out in one of the Prosecutors offices at the Pretoria Magistrate's Court on Wednesday, the third fire at the building this week.

Tzaneen - Limpopo Premier Cassel Mathale will hand over school shoes, food parcels, stationary packs and blankets to the learners of Nwaxindzhele Primary School in Tzaneen, on Friday.

Pretoria - The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Commission) says its role of fostering social cohesion remains relevant as democracy continues to grow in South Africa.

Cape Town - Deputy Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs Rejoice Mabudafhasi is expected to address a gala dinner to mark International Day for Biological Diversity on Thursday.

Pretoria - The Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality is to increase property rates by 13 percent from 1 July.

Cape Town - Investigators wishing to be part of the new Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) will undergo a stringent and comprehensive selection process.

Pretoria -South Africa has called on the Sri Lankan government to urgently allow humanitarian aid into areas affected by violence, as well a access to international media.

Cape Town - Minister of Police, Nathi Mthethwa, did not stay in lavish suites during his stay at the Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town, his ministry said on Thursday.

Cape Town - The head of the new Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) Anwar Dramat has been praised for the role he has played in crime combating.

Pretoria - A technological glitch, which has slowed down the production of passports at the Department of Home Affairs, is receiving maximum attention.

Pretoria - Cabinet has expressed satisfaction with the running of the country's fourth democratic election and thanked South Africans for turning out in large numbers to make their mark.

Johannesburg - Testing stations in Johannesburg and certain Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) offices are expected to remain closed on Thursday due to a lack of staff.

Rustenburg - The French Gendarmerie and French National Police have partnered with the South African Police Services (SAPS) to train members in crowd control ahead of the 2009 Confederations Cup.