Brits – The North West provincial government says it has placed the provincial disaster management centre on high alert, as the South African Weather Service predicts more heavy rains in the province over the next few days.
Pretoria - The South African Mint Company (SA Mint) has honoured Nelson Mandela with the launch of the limited edition Life of a Legend coin set.
Mbombela - At least three people were killed while 100 households were displaced when floods ravaged different areas in Mpumalanga on Tuesday.
Pretoria – KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu says the province’s investment of R13 billion in education infrastructure is paying off.
Mbombela - The South African National Parks (SANParks) has advised Kruger National Park visitors to use alternative routes after a number of camps and bridges were closed due to flooding.
Pretoria – The National Assembly has approved the Women Empowerment and Gender Equality (WEGE) Bill, a move described as a major milestone for gender equality in the public and private sectors.
Pretoria – The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has approved the Public Administration Management (PAM) Bill, which seeks to stop public servants from doing business with the State.
Pretoria – South Africa’s labour force can expect an improvement in the payment of benefits when the Unemployment Insurance Amendment Bill is signed into law.
Pretoria – South Africa has launched a R71-million programme that will provide work experience for unemployed graduates.
Pretoria - Government has held talks with China to explore that country’s interest in participating in South Africa’s civil nuclear energy projects.
Pretoria - Since 2009, 1 338 crime intelligence posts have been filled, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa said on Tuesday.
In what has been widely hailed as a positive 2014 Budget Speech, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan firmly set the tone on how government departments will operate this coming financial year.
Pretoria - The North West Department of Health is set to open a Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) Tuberculosis (TB) unit at Gelukspan Hospital, which will help to ease the pressure on the Klerksdorp/ Tshepong Hospital Complex.
Pretoria - The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says political parties intending to contest the May 7 general election have one week to submit their candidate lists and pay their deposits.
Pretoria – With Eskom having completed its return to service programme, a total of 1 700MW has been added to the country’s electricity grid, Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel said on Tuesday.
