South Africa

Pretoria – The Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers has taken several steps to address pay disparities in the public service.

Pretoria - The number of rhino poached in South Africa since the beginning of the year has increased to 946, the Department of Environmental Affairs said on Thursday.

Pretoria - Gauteng Health MEC Hope Papo has condemned all incidents of theft and sabotage at the province’s health facilities.

Pretoria - The National Treasury says Fitch’s decision to affirm South Africa’s economic outlook is fair, given the tough global economic climate.

Pretoria - North West Premier Thandi Modise has reiterated the call for an intensified effort to fight the scourge of gender-based violence in the province.

Pretoria - In celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the Union Buildings, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has launched a commemorative R2 circulation coin and a limited edition R2 ‘crown size’ sterling silver coin.

Pretoria – The Soweto Theatre will this weekend host the most intriguing jazz sessions with internationally-acclaimed and SAMA award-winning jazz sensation, Tutu Puoane, and the evergreen Gauteng Jazz Orchestra.

Mbombela - Up to 450 unroadworthy vehicles were pulled off the road in Mpumalanga between December 9 and 15, authorities said.

Pretoria - Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom has received two nominations at the 34th London Critics Circle Film Awards, said Videovision on Wednesday.

Pretoria – The South African government has condemned the alleged coup attempt in South Sudan.

Cape Town – The Minister of Human Settlements, Connie September, got into the spirit of Christmas by visiting a local children’s hospital to donate gifts from herself and the staff at her department.

Pretoria - Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality says work to restore power supply interruption in Sunward Park and Freeway Park, Boksburg began in earnest in the early hours of this morning.

Pretoria - The City of Cape Town says Seli1 wreck reduction operations have been successful.

Pretoria – The South African Police Services have encouraged South Africans to take precautionary measures to safe-guard themselves and their properties during festive season.

Pretoria - North West Premier Thandi Modise has commended the latest arrests of three suspects linked to the assassinations in Marikana, hoping it will bring peace and stability in the mining area.