South Africa

In an ongoing crackdown on criminality within the traffic law enforcement fraternity, police this week arrested a 45-year-old Tshwane Metro Police officer on corruption charges.

Joint efforts of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and game rangers have resulted in 18 suspects being arrested in Skhukuza, Hluhluwe, Barberton, KwaMsane, Nongoma and Gluckstadt.

The repo rate will remain unchanged at 6.75% per annum, Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Thursday.

President Jacob Zuma has appointed Nkgakga Monare and Tasneem Carrim as members of the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) Board.

The Gauteng Department of Health has assured the public that Emergency Medical Services (EMS) have not been affected by the illegal strike by certain EMS personnel.

South Africa has two new Members of Parliament following a swearing-in ceremony earlier today.

The Public Service Commission (PSC) on Thursday said it is concerned by the lack of cooperation on financial disclosure forms by senior management officials.

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has warned that the department may not achieve the set targets if the anti-vaccine lobby groups continue to mislead parents about the efficacy of immunisation.

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead a high-level delegation to London for the presentation to the World Rugby Council of South Africa’s bid to host the prestigious Rugby World Cup 2023 tournament.

The Hawks have arrested five suspects who are members of a notorious syndicate as they were allegedly en route to poach wildlife.

Communication was one of the most powerful weapons that Oliver Reginald Tambo believed would dismantle the apartheid government and liberate South Africans.

Urban development and integration are at the top of the agenda of the Human Settlements Development Summit which kicks off today.

South Africans are in for a treat this weekend with over 25 000 participants showcasing Africa’s creativeness through mesmerising floats, large 3D costumes, acrobats, enthralling dancers and an eclectic mix of music colourfully parading the streets of Tshwane.

Melta Maluleke, a mother of four, has recently become a beneficiary of government’s housing programme in Germiston, Ekurhuleni.

Police across the country will meet in song and dance this weekend for the South African Police Service’s Police Music and Cultural Association’s (POLMUSCA) national unity festival.