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IEC satisfied with first day of special votes

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Pretoria - The Electoral Commission (IEC) on Monday expressed satisfaction with the start of the casting of special votes in the 2016 Local Government Elections with most voting stations opening on time.

Voters advise leaders during special votes

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Pretoria – Doctor Tshwale, who cast his special vote this morning, has encouraged leaders to address issues that are raised by residents on a daily basis as they arise to avoid frustrations amongst community members.

M1/Grayston bridge inquiry resumes tomorrow

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Pretoria - The Department of Labour-appointed M1/Grayston Drive pedestrian and cyclist structural bridge inquiry will continue on Tuesday after a week’s recess.

Vote: have your say

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Johannesburg - Those who don’t vote have no say and can’t complain about not getting services from government, says Maureen Valsecchi of Dainfern in Johannesburg.

SA marks World Ranger Day

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Pretoria – Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has thanked the men and women who protect South Africa’s wildlife and natural heritage as the country commemorates World Ranger Day.

Northern Cape ready for local elections

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Pretoria – The Northern Cape MEC for Transport, Safety and Liaison, Pauline Williams, says the province will hold safe and secure Local Government Elections.

Petrol price to decrease

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Pretoria – The price of petrol is set to decrease by 99 cents a litre on Wednesday.

Government to report on election readiness

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Pretoria - The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) will on Monday brief media in Vuwani, Limpopo, on the state of readiness by the South African security agencies to secure the 2016 Local Government Elections.

Countdown to local elections

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Pretoria – With just a few days to go before the 3 August Municipal Elections, government has called on all eligible voters to go in their numbers to cast their votes.

Department probes food poisoning at Ekurhuleni school

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Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Health has confirmed that 82 pupils from Tholulwazi Secondary School, in Ekurhuleni, were this morning treated at Pholosong Hospital after a suspected food poisoning outbreak.