South Africa

Pretoria – The Department of Social Development will today launch the White Door Safe Space facility in Madibeng in the North West to accommodate abused women.

The Gauteng Health Department has paid costs related to a medical negligence case of a child who was born with permanent brain damage at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in 2009.

Pretoria - National Police Commissioner General Riah Phiyega has urged police, government and members of the public to work together to combat the illicit trade of tobacco.

Pretoria - Eskom on Tuesday reported a profit of R9.3 billion for the six months ended on 30 September 2014.

Pretoria - The North West Department of Local Government and Human Settlements has introduced a Finance Linked Individual Subsidy Progamme (FLISP) to various communities and government employees throughout the province.

Pretoria - The South African Post Office says it is pleased with the announcement by the Communication Members Union (CWU) that it has suspended its strike over salary increases which has impacted operations.

Pretoria – Visually impaired elderly citizens in Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria North, have dedicated their time to planting vegetables to alleviate poverty and create jobs.

Reiger Park – President Jacob Zuma has encouraged those suffering from abuse and violence to end the silence and speak out.

Cape Town – National Treasury wants people to look into taking up non-retirement savings products as the current household savings study paints a bleak picture of the future.

Cape Town – A draft bill aimed at reforming South Africa’s financial regulatory system is expected to be tabled in May 2015, the National Treasury said on Tuesday.

Pretoria - The Presidency has refuted claims that President Jacob Zuma has been avoiding Parliament.

Pretoria – South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 1.4% in the third quarter, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Tuesday.

Pretoria - Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant has approved the new wage structure for the domestic workers’ sector following the upward adjustment of the minimum wage.

The festive season is almost upon us again. We feel free; excited because it’s a perfect season for relaxation and spending quality time with loved ones. However, we tend to be less attentive to our security and safety wellbeing.

Pretoria – The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality’s Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS) has warned residents to be vigilant against drowning this festive season.