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Terror alert: No need to panic - Minister

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Pretoria - The security services will continue to work on matters of violent extremism and terrorism and ensure the safety of all citizens and residents, says State Security Minister David Mahlobo.

Police boss wounded after foiled robbery

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Pretoria - Acting National Police Commissioner Khomotso Phahlane sustained minor injuries after he was caught up in a crossfire in a suspected business robbery in Johannesburg, on Sunday.

Task team to investigate political killings

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Pretoria - A multi-disciplinary task team has been set up to investigate political killings and where possible, to prevent them from happening in the build-up to the local government elections.

Minister wraps up Middle East meeting

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Pretoria - Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane successfully has concluded participating in a Ministerial Meeting on the Middle East Peace Process (MEPP) in Paris, France.

Finance guarantees for Commonwealth Games signed

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Pretoria – Minister of Sport and Recreation Fikile Mbalula has confirmed that the processes relating to the finance guarantee for the 2022 Commonwealth Games have been finalised.

President Zuma to visit Mpumalanga

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Pretoria - The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has been appointed to be the lead department to coordinate and ensure the success of the Presidential Siyahlola visit scheduled to take place on 10 June 2016.

President Zuma welcomes credit rating

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has welcomed credit rating agency Standard and Poor's (S&P) decision to maintain South Africa's investment rating.

Minister commends teachers for role in children’s lives

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Amersfoort - Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini has thanked school teachers for playing an important role in the lives of children. She said this as South Africa marked the Child Protection Week campaign.

SA escapes credit rating downgrade

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Pretoria - Government has welcomed credit rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) decision to affirm South Africa’s credit rating.

G20 asked to consider smallholder farmers

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Pretoria - Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana says South Africa would like to see smallholder and family farmers’ issues enjoy rights status at the G20 platform.

Black graduates excel in doctoral degrees

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Pretoria - The number of science, engineering and technology (SET) doctoral degrees awarded to black graduates in South Africa is slightly overtaking the number awarded to white graduates.

Kwaggafontein residents register for STBs

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Kwaggafontein - The distribution of government subsidised set-top boxes (STBs) will be a major boost for poor TV-owning households in Kwaggafontein, says Communications Minister Faith Muthambi.

SAPS protecting children 365 days

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Pretoria - The South African Police Service (SAPS) is committed to ensuring the safety, well-being, care and protection of children through an integrated multi-disciplinary approach.