South Africa

Motorists will have to dig deeper into their pockets as the price of petrol increases by 39 cents a litre on Wednesday 1 January.

North West Premier Thandi Modise has expressed sadness at the death of a 17-year-old boy at an initiation school in Christiana on Sunday and called for the prevention of all initiation-related deaths in the province.

Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has announced that a comprehensive forensic investigation will be conducted within the South African Police Service (SAPS) Service Termination environment.

Pretoria - The Pollsmoor Correctional Supervision and Parole Board (CSPB) has decided to revoke the day-parole of offender Rashied Staggie.

Pretoria – Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has appealed to South Africans to show compassion for others during the festive period.

Pretoria - Former Deputy Minister and Member of Parliament Peter Mokaba’s mother, Priscilla Mokaba, will receive a Special Provincial Official Funeral, says the Presidency.

Pretoria - North West Premier Thandi Modise has condemned the alleged rape of a 10-year-old by a 19-year-old neighbour on Christmas day.

Pretoria - Premier Nomvula Mokonyane has wished all Gauteng residents a happy and peaceful Christmas holiday period, on behalf of the Gauteng Provincial Government.

Pretoria - With the last minute Christmas rush, Transport Minister Dipuo Peters, is urging all road users to obey traffic rules and drive safely to their destinations.

Pretoria – North West Premier Thandi Modise has called on provincial authorities to clamp down on illegal initiation schools following the deaths of two teens at an initiation school in Makwaneng, near Amalia, at the weekend.

Pretoria - Four people were injured when a British Airways (BA) aircraft collided into a building at OR Tambo International Airport, Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) confirmed on Monday.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has decided the remuneration increases for Public Office Bearers for the 2013/14 financial year.

Pretoria - Communications General Manager at the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral), Vusi Mona, says failure to pay toll fees is not only a traffic offence, but a criminal offence too.

Pretoria - The Minister of Women, Children and People with Disabilities, Lulu Xingwana, has appealed to communities to be extra vigilant against acts of abuse towards vulnerable members of society during the festive period.

Pretoria- Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has called for collective efforts against child abuse, neglect and exploitation, especially this festive season.