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Uyinene murder accused dismissed from SAPO

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Uyinene Mrwetyana murder accused, has been summarily dismissed at the South African Post Office (SAPO) for intentionally misleading the organisation and stating under oath that he had never been convicted of any criminal offense.

New agreement to ensure continued SA-UK trade

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Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel says a new economic partnership agreement will ensure that trade between South Africa and the United Kingdom continues under the same terms in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

Hlongwa to be laid to rest on Saturday

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Preparations for the official funeral service of the late Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources, Bavelile Hlongwa, are well underway and she will be laid to rest on Saturday.

SA commits to empower women in standards development

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South Africa has signed a Declaration on Gender Responsive Standards and Standards Development, joining over 55 other countries in efforts to meaningfully include women in all decision making in standards development.

Man arrested for false bomb threat

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Police in Gauteng have arrested a man after he made an alleged bomb threat at Menlyn Maine Shopping Centre in the East of Pretoria.

Two motorists held for speeding

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Two motorists were arrested for alleged reckless and negligent driving in separate incidents during a special operation conducted on the R21.

Chikunga sets the bar for public servants

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Public Service and Administration Deputy Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says public servants must strive to service citizens while upholding high professional and ethical standards.

AfCFTA under the spotlight at ISO assembly

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Support for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement formed part of discussions at the 42nd General Assembly of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), currently underway in Cape Town.

Pushing new frontiers to curb illegal drug trade

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A potent and effective global response is required to protect world citizens against the proliferation of illegal drugs and precursor chemicals, says National Police Commissioner General Khehla Sitole.