South Africa

Pretoria – The Department of Social Development has encouraged all South Africans to observe World Autism Day by wearing blue clothes as a symbol of solidarity with persons with autism.

Pretoria - The South African Police Service (SAPS) will be heightening their crime fighting efforts with the launch of Operation Paseka, a high visibility operation to safeguard road users and communities.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has concluded his state visit to Algeria, which saw the signing of a number of MOUs, the Presidency said on Wednesday.

Pretoria - Eskom’s Medupi Unit 6 is currently being progressively tested and optimised to enable it to join the Eskom generation fleet as a contributor to energy supply, said the parastatal on Wednesday.

Pretoria - Despite challenging economic conditions the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has seen a 9.6% growth in total revenue in the 2014/15 fiscal year.

Pretoria – Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba says operating hours at selected ports of entry will be extended to accommodate the increased traveller volumes over the Easter holiday.

Pretoria - The anonymous tip-off service, Crime Line, and the Widows and Orphans Fund for Members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) have donated R20 000 for officers who died in the line of duty in Gauteng recently.

Pretoria - The Madiba-inspired tourist attractions map has now been developed into a mobile phone app to further enhance visitors’ experiences.

Pretoria – The consultation process on the one core textbook per subject and grade has started with a Learning and Teaching Support Material (LTSM) roundtable discussion.

Pretoria - Premier of the Free State Ace Magashule has encouraged motorists to be considerate and observe the rules of the roads during the Easter weekend.

Pretoria - The SA Post Office (Sapo) has dismissed six employees who violated a court order during the illegal strike which crippled postal operations in the last quarter of 2014.

Pretoria – Deputy Minister of Environmental Affairs Barbara Thomson has launched a Community Parks and Street Cleaning project worth more than R13.8 million in Umtshezi, KwaZulu-Natal.

Last month, South Africa laid to rest one of our most dedicated public servant, the Minister of Public Service and Administration Ohm Collins Chabane.

Pretoria – Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom says the success of tourism will be judged by how much it contributes towards reducing poverty, inequality and unemployment.

Pretoria – Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has invited the public to comment on amendments to the Threatened or Protected Species (TOPS) Regulations and species list.