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Two arrested for R110 million VAT fraud

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Pretoria - As tax season 2016 comes to an end, two men have been arrested for claiming R110 million VAT refunds for a non-existent business in Cape Town, said the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

Medical regulators to meet in Cape Town

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Pretoria – The Department of Health has identified underfunding, under-staffing and weak policies as some of the most significant hurdles to increasing access to quality medical products and safeguarding patient safety, particularly in developing countries.

Camden power station ploughs back into community

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Pretoria - Eskom’s Camden power station has donated R50 900 that will go towards the purchasing and installing of an outdoor jungle gym and palisade fencing for a day-care centre in Ermelo, Mpumalanga.

Limpopo farmers to take stock at year-end function

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Pretoria - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi will deliver a keynote address at a joint provincial year-end function for mainly black emerging farmers at Madzivhandila Agricultural College, in Limpopo on Sunday.

Man denied bail after leaking exam paper

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Pretoria - The man charged with fraud and corruption for his alleged involvement in the leaked National Senior Certificate examination paper has been denied bail, says the Department of Basic Education.

Water restrictions in Rand West

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Pretoria - Rand West City Local Municipality will implement water restrictions in a number of places, starting this Sunday.

Avoid exposed wires, cables in wet weather

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Pretoria - South Africans are urged to practice extreme caution and avoid any contact with electric wires and cables that are exposed during heavy rains.

SAPS responds to Phahlane investigation

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Pretoria – The South African Police Service (SAPS) says Acting National Commissioner Lieutenant General Khomotso Phahlane was not informed of any investigation against him by any authority, including the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID).

Brand SA hosts workshop on nation's brand

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Pretoria - Brand South Africa will next week host a workshop aimed at encouraging stakeholders to participate in conversations on building a positive brand for the country.

ICT equipment to improve lives of Mpumalanga youth

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Pretoria – In a move to modernise rural communities, Communications Minister Faith Muthambi will hand over information communication technology (ICT) equipment to the youth of Kwaggafontein.