Pretoria - South Africa's mortality rate continued to decline in 2009, with tuberculosis being the most commonly mentioned cause of death on certificates, says Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).
Pretoria - South Africa's arms manufacturer, Denel, has appointed Riaz Saloojee as its new Group Chief Executive.
Pretoria - A total of 1023 people have died on the country's road since the beginning of the festive season.
Pretoria - The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has collected 4.86 million income tax returns in the 2011 tax season.
Pretoria - More than 78 000 driving licences have been cancelled and suspended across the country over the past five years.
Cape Town - Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services has indicated plans to speed up the processing of the long-awaited Criminalisation of Torture Bill of 2003.
Pretoria - Leader of the Minority Front political party, Amichand Rajbansi, 69, has died.
Pretoria - Messages of condolences are pouring in after the shock and untimely death of Minority Front Leader Amichand Rajbansi, who passed away on Thursday.
Pretoria - Police have been urged to clamp down on non-compliance with the Liquor Act and stamp their authority against illegal liquor trading, violation of trading hours and illegal bashes ahead of New Year festivities.
Pretoria - As traffic volumes are expected to increase today ahead of the New Year, Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele is urging motorists not to drink and drive.
Pretoria - The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced the appointment of Cash Paymaster Services (Pty) Ltd as the new contractor for the payment of social grants.
Cape Town - The National Institute for the Deaf (NID) has called for sign language to be recognised as one of the official languages in South Africa.
Pretoria - Thousands of learners from inland provinces start their academic year today, with many brave Grade 1s beginning their 12 years of schooling.
Pretoria - Learners in Gauteng who have qualified for supplementary exams can now register for free preparatory classes, which will be offered for various subjects
Cape Town - Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee looking into the Protection of State Information Bill has adopted an ambitious public hearing drive aimed at getting maximum input from as many South Africans as possible.
