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Condolences for families of Mpumalanga lightning victims

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Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has extended his condolences to the families, relatives and friends of the nine people who passed away after being struck by lightning in two separate incidents in Middelburg and Witbank on Wednesday.

Krejcir to appear in court

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Cape Town – Czech fugitive and businessman Radovan Krejcir will appear in the Alberton Magistrate’s Court on Monday on charges of kidnapping, assault to do grievous bodily harm and attempted murder, National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega said today.

Bridging the digital divide for people with disabilities

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Phokeng – People with disabilities, enrolled at Phokeng in Education in the North West province, will now have access to IT devices, which will empower them with the skills to become independent and employable.

15 killed in KZN crash

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Pretoria – Fifteen people were killed when a minibus taxi crashed into a stationary truck near Umkomaas in KwaZulu-Natal.

Zuma saddened by Makhado bus accident

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Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has extended his condolences to the families who lost loved ones in a bus crash in Makhado, Limpopo, in the early hours of this morning.

Police Service marks centenary

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Pretoria – As the South African police marked 100 years of service on Friday, Minister Nathi Mthethwa said government was more committed than ever to ensure they continue to make advances in the South African Police Service (SAPS).

Matric exams progressing well

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Pretoria - With matric exams concluding next week, no major incidents have been reported and marking has started in some provinces, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said on Friday.

Government clarifies JCPS ministers' comments

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Pretoria - Government says it has noted what is has termed as "unbecoming" reportage from some media, regarding comments made by the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster ministers at a briefing on Thursday.