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Malamulele demarcation protests a societal matter: MDB

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Pretoria - The so-called Malamulele municipal demarcation protests seem to have been influenced by deep-seated, longstanding societal matters, which require sensitive leadership, says the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB).

Murder rate up by 0.6%

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Pretoria – National Crime Statistics released today show that more people were murdered in the country in the 2012/13 financial year compared to 2011/12.

Sexual offences rate drops

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Pretoria - The country's sexual offences rate has decreased but Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says it still remains too high.

Mahikeng Airport City Project takes off

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Pretoria - The Mahikeng Airport City Project, which has been approved by the North West Executive Council (Exco), is expected to pave the way for job creation and the growth of the economy.

Mthethwa releases crime stats

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Pretoria – Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says South Africa's overall crime rate continues to decline against the country’s growing population.

NEDLAC to meet on economy, jobs

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Pretoria – The ongoing strikes and the current economic issues are expected to be part of discussions when the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) hold its 18th annual Summit on Friday.

Ekurhuleni embraces traditional leaders

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Pretoria - The role of traditional leaders and healers in society will be brought to the fore as the Ekurhuleni metro readies to host an Indigenous Knowledge Systems Workshop on Sunday.

Ekurhuleni takes people back to their roots

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Pretoria – A star-studded line-up of local musicians is set to entertain crowds as the Ekurhuleni metro takes its residents back to their roots through song, dance and food.

Mabuza wants plan to eradicate informal settlements

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Pretoria - Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza has instructed Emalahleni Municipality councillors to do away with informal settlements, which he described as a “health hazard” for the area’s fast-growing population.

All eyes on crime stats

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Pretoria - All eyes will be on the South African Police Service (SAPS) this morning, as they release the Annual Crime Statistics.

Motshekga moots scrapping of quintile system

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Cape Town – The Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, plans to do away with the quintile system, which her department uses to allocate funds to schools, in favour of a two-category system.

Service delivery in Mandeni improves

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Mandeni – Despite teething problems four years ago in the Mandeni Municipality, service delivery is now at the optimum level in the Ilembe District, says KwaZulu-Natal Acting Premier Senzo Mchunu.