South Africa

Pretoria - The first phase of the N12 freeway upgrade has been completed at a cost of R100 million, Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Ismail Vadi, announced on Tuesday.

Cape Town – Police Minister Nathi Nhleko says government is in the process of rolling out back-up generators to police stations across several provinces to avert disruptions during load shedding.

Pretoria – About 10 crafters will this week get an opportunity to showcase their art to buyers in Atlanta, in the United States (US).

Nelson Mandela holds a special place in the heart of every South African and this month we have an opportunity to express our adoration for our late icon through our actions towards others.

Pretoria - South African Revenue Service (SARS) officials have confiscated over R7 million worth of cocaine in a bag at OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA).

Pretoria – There is a lot of potential for investor growth at the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) in the Eastern Cape, says Deputy Minister of Energy Thembisile Majola.

Pretoria - South African Airways (SAA) has warned the public of a recruitment scam inviting interested parties to apply for enrolment to be trained as cabin crew staff with the airline.

Pretoria - With the power system being currently stable, Eskom says it is able to perform maintenance without load shedding.

Pretoria – The Bokone Bophirima Provincial Government says it is bracing itself for an influx of about 20 000 soccer fans for Saturday’s Maize Triangle Challenge soccer tournament.

Pretoria - Government and the manufacturing sector should raise South Africa’s competitiveness, says Department of Trade and Industry (dti) Minister Rob Davies.

Pretoria - The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has dismissed media reports that its new locomotives exceed the country’s rail height restrictions.

Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Luwellyn Landers has arrived in Haiti after concluding a successful visit to Suriname.

Pretoria – An app has been developed to encourage citizens to make everyday a Mandela Day by helping those in need.

Pretoria – “In Masondo we’ve lost one of our greatest assets, a symbol of our indigenous knowledge and culture,” says Gauteng Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation MEC Molebatsi Bopape.

Pretoria - Twenty-four South African companies will showcase their products and services at the Feira Internacional de Angola (FILDA) international trade exhibition later this month, said the Department of Trade and Industry (dti).