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SA urged to exercise their right to vote

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Pretoria – Cabinet has called on all registered voters to exercise their hard won democratic right and elect the local government representatives of their choice in the upcoming 2016 Local Government Elections.

SA ready to host World Aids Conference

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Pretoria – Cabinet says the country is ready to host the 21st International World Aids Conference from 18 to 22 July 2016 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban.

Cabinet condemns violence in Tshwane

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Pretoria – Cabinet has added its voice in condemning the recent spate of violence in and around the City of Tshwane and called on citizens to refrain from breaking the law.

Report: SA cities doing well, but challenges remain

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Johannesburg - The latest State of the Cities Report, released by the South African Cities Network on Wednesday, indicates that South Africa’s major cities have been crucial in driving growth, generating almost two-thirds of the country’s economic activity and just over half of national employment.

Documentary shines spotlight on correctional system

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Pretoria – A documentary that reveals how South Africa’s correctional system has transformed over the last 22 years will be launched on 29 June at the SABC’s M1 Studio in Auckland Park.

Learners warned ahead of “pens down” parties

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Pretoria – Police in KwaZulu-Natal have sent a stern warning to learners who are planning to attend “pens down” parties to celebrate the closure of schools for the mid-year break.

Campaign to protect girls from HIV

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Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to launch the National HIV Prevention Campaign for Girls and Young Women at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Pietermaritzburg on Friday.

Police clarify pictures of "looting" members

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Pretoria – The management of the South African Police Service (SAPS) has condemned the images portraying police members as being active participants in looting and other related forms of criminality during the protests in Tshwane.

Vaal water scheme to ease water demand

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Pretoria - Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane will today launch the Vaal Gamagara Water Supply Scheme in the Northern Cape.

Disruption of schooling in Tshwane a concern

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Pretoria – The Gauteng Department of Education says it is concerned about the disruption of schooling in various areas around Tshwane as a result of protests.

40 more arrested in Tshwane protests

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Pretoria - Government has noted a gradual stability returning to some of the previously volatile areas in Tshwane as a result of the interventions by law enforcement agencies.

Tlokwe voters given a chance to provide addresses

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Pretoria - The Electoral Commission is expected to give all registered voters in the Tlokwe/Ventersdorp Municipality (NW405) a final opportunity to provide address details ahead of the 2016 Local Government Elections.

State of cities report to highlight progress

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Johannesburg – Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Deputy Minister Andries Nel says South Africa’s cities continue to play a major role in growing the country’s economy.