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President Zuma orders probe on taxi driver killing

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has directed the Minister of Police to investigate the death of the taxi driver who was dragged behind a police van, and later allegedly murdered in his police cell.

Nzimande holds talks with FET student bodies

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Pretoria – Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Blade Nzimande on Thursday met with student leadership from 50 Further Education and Training (FET) colleges from across the country.

Upgraded theatres at Leratong now operational

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Pretoria – Newly refurbished theatres have been opened at the Leratong Hospital in the West Rand and patients will no longer have to be transferred to other hospitals for operations.

NPA secures 88% conviction rate in High Courts

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Pretoria - During the past year, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has prosecuted and finalised 387 667 cases and secured a conviction rate of 88 percent in the country’s High Courts.

SARB reviews December MPC dates

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Pretoria - The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting for the month of December is under review, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) said on Monday.

Calm returns in Mangaung Prison

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Pretoria - Calm has returned to Bloemfontein's Mangaung Prison after a hostage drama ended in the early hours of this morning.

Dept notes public reaction to draft Bill

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Pretoria - The Ministry of Communications has noted public reaction to the draft Public Service Broadcasting (PSB) Bill recently released by the Department of Communications.

SA, Namibia meet to strengthen ties

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Pretoria - A meeting underway between President Jacob Zuma and his Namibian counterpart President Hifikepunye Pohamba is set to seal trade and investment ties between the two countries.

October vehicle sales down 16.9 percent

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Pretoria - New vehicle sales for October 2009 fell by 16.9 percent, says the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa).

Public urged to verify doctors' registration

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Pretoria - The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has urged the public to verify their doctor's registration with the Health Professions Council of SA (HPCSA) prior to consultation.

Everything on track for 2010, says Jordaan

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Cape Town - With just 219 days to go before the 2010 FIFA World Cup kicks off, everything is on track for a successful event, says 2010 Local Organising Committee boss, Danny Jordaan.