South Africa

Pretoria - A cash in transit robbery was foiled when Fidelity security guards returned fire with the suspects in Mariti, just outside Bushbuckridge, on Thursday.

Pretoria - Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane will in the next few days hold a meeting with stakeholders in the mining sector to discuss challenges and opportunities available in the industry.

Pretoria - Police continue to make inroads arresting suspects involved in the sexual exploitation of children.

Pretoria – A portal which will revolutionise air quality management in the country for both the regulator and the regulated community has been launched.

Pretoria - The City of Johannesburg says it is putting in place the final permanent and temporary infrastructure ahead of the official launch of the EcoMobility World Festival.

Pretoria - North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has urged protesting residents to do so within the confines of the law.

Pretoria - The City of Johannesburg says it is encouraged by the efforts made by all law enforcement agencies to tackle crime in the city.

Pretoria - South African Airways’ (SAA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) that was due to be held on Friday has been postponed as the utility is still to finalise its annual financial statements (AFS), said the Ministry of Finance.

Pretoria - Government has called on South Africans to continue embracing and showcasing the country’s colourful unique heritage throughout the year.

Pretoria - In a quest to beef up the South African Police Service (SAPS), National Commissioner General Riah Phiyega has promoted members in various divisions countrywide.

Pretoria – The newly built Gauteng Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) control centre is to be officially opened in Tembisa next month, as part of the activities for Transport Month.

Pretoria - The Presidency has obtained a clean audit for the 2014/15 financial year.

Pretoria – Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, says the National Development Plan (NDP) emphasises the need for a new model of cooperation between the various sectors of society.

Pretoria - In an effort to improve service delivery, modernise the public service and stimulate the province’s knowledge-based economy, the Gauteng Provincial Government has established a new department.

Johannesburg – Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba today officially launched a pilot project which will see two major banks, First National Bank and Standard Bank, issuing smart ID cards.