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63 arrested for contravening Electoral Act

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Pretoria - With only two days to go before South Africans take to the polls, the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) says law enforcement agencies have to date arrested 63 people in 84 reported cases that contravene various sections of the Electoral Act.

SA participates in Western Sahara Film Festival

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Pretoria – South Africa is participating in the 11th edition of the International Film Festival in Western Sahara (FiSahara) which kicked off on Wednesday in the Wilaya of Dakhla, Sahrawi refugee camps.

SA, Palestine further relations

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Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has on Saturday hosted her Palestinian counterpart,Dr Raid Malki in Pretoria.

No disruptions tolerated during elections

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Bekkersdal - Government says it will have a zero-tolerance approach towards those who attempt to disrupt the upcoming general election on May 7.

Police crack down on illegal weapons in Sondela

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Pretoria - North West Premier Thandi Modise has welcomed the seizure of an assortment of dangerous weapons during a police operation at the Sondela informal settlement near Rustenburg on Saturday.

IEC releases mobile phone apps

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Pretoria - The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has released three mobile phone applications (apps) to enhance voter education and information ahead next Wednesday’s general

Universal ballot for visually impaired voters

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Pretoria - A new and bigger universal ballot paper template has been developed for visually impaired voters for them to vote without assistance in the May 7 general elections, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) announced on Friday.

'All systems go for May 7'

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Itsoseng - It is all systems go as far as safety and security is concerned for the 2014 general elections that will take place on May 7, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa said on Friday.

Petrol price to drop by 15 cents

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Pretoria - A litre of petrol will decrease by 15 cents in Gauteng as of next Wednesday, the Energy Department said on Friday.

SA relies on security forces for safe elections

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Mahikeng – Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has told the country’s security services – the police and defence force – that citizens rely on them to ensure that the elections are safe and violence free.

Dept to probe principal posts for sale

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Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga will launch an official investigation into allegations that members of the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) are selling posts.