South Africa

Xigalo – Masingita Majoko from Xigalo, Limpopo, never thought in her 81 years of existence she would see television images so crystal clear – as if it were real life.

Pretoria – A 48-year-old Chinese national was arrested at the O.R Tambo International Airport for allegedly smuggling rhino horns which are estimated to value R12.2 million.

Pretoria – South African National Parks (SANParks) recorded 62 312 visitors around the country during South African National Parks Week.

Cape Town – Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba says young people must use the country’s rich heritage to engage in a future that is different from the past South Africa.

Pretoria - The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Arts and Culture has called on students who are eager to pursue a career in the arts and culture related areas to apply for a bursary.

Pretoria - North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has congratulated 21-year-old Brad Binder on winning the Moto3 World Champion title.

Pretoria - Limpopo Education MEC Ishmael Kgetjepe has wished 18 learners, who were involved in an accident on their way to school today, a speedy recovery.

Pretoria - State Security Minister David Mahlobo on Monday announced the appointment of Arthur Fraser as the new State Security Agency (SSA) Director General.

Pretoria - Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom says the tourism industry must become fully adapted to catering for people with disabilities.

Ha-Mavhungu - Limpopo’s second largest church, the United African Apostolic Church (UAAC), is one of the congregations that embraces heritage of diverse cultures, says Communications Minister Faith Muthambi.

Malamulele - The wait is finally over for residents of Xigalo, near Malamulele, who have been hearing a lot about the transition from analogue to digital terrestrial television (DTT).

Pretoria - Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, says South Africa is committed to a better tomorrow by ending the practice of open defecation in the country by 2030 or sooner.

Pretoria - After weeks of pre-birthday celebrations, struggle icon Winne Madikizela-Mandela turns 80 today.

Pretoria - Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has encouraged US automotive and energy storage company Tesla to explore the possibility of setting up shop in South Africa.

Cape Town – Government is providing a security net to over 17 million poor South Africans through social grants, Basic Minister Angie Motshekga said on Sunday.