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Woman bust with R10m worth of crystal meth

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Pretoria – The South African Police Service (saps) says officials at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg are working tirelessly to detect and deal with drug trafficking.

SA marks Human Rights Day

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Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma is expected to address the Human Rights Day celebrations in Durban later today.

Presidency rejects reshuffle rumours

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Pretoria - The Presidency on Sunday said it refuted the story published by Independent Newspapers about an alleged imminent Cabinet reshuffle by President Jacob Zuma.

Bucket eradication programme making progress

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Pretoria - Progress is being made in eradicating the bucket toilet system in South Africa’s formal and informal areas, says the Department of Water and Sanitation.

Man arrested in Oscar Pistorius scam

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Pretoria – A 33-year-old man has been arrested in Pretoria for allegedly masquerading as an official from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) who had promised to have former Paralympian Oscar Pistorius’ murder case squashed.

Home Affairs extends hours at ports of entry

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Pretoria - The Department of Home Affairs will from today extend operating hours at selected ports of entry to ease movement for travellers over the Easter holiday.

Health Minister scoops USAID-TB Award

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Pretoria - Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has received the USAID-TB International Award for championing the fight against Tuberculosis (TB).

Work gets underway on Human Settlements White Paper

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Pretoria – The North West Department of Local Government and Human Settlements says it is optimistic that the White Paper on Human Settlements will help it to improve its provision of integrated human settlements in the province.

Legalising trade in rhino horn not finalised

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Pretoria - Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says she has noted claims that government has decided to submit a proposal to 17th Conference of Parties to the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES CoP17) to trade in rhino horn.

Ministers of water, sanitation prepare to deliver on SDGs

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Pretoria – Ministers of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene from around the world have met in Ethiopia to prepare for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to sanitation, water and hygiene.