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Traders warned against breaking RICA laws

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Pretoria - Government has sent a stern warning to traders who break the provisions of the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information Act (RICA).

New houses to be built in Lenasia

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Pretoria - Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale on Tuesday announced that from January 2013, government will construct new low-cost houses in Lenasia, where houses that were built on illegally acquired land were demolished last month.

Farmworkers to down tools

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Pretoria - Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant says her department has noted the farmworkers' intention to go on strike for better pay and working conditions.

Memorial service for late judge

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Pretoria - The official memorial service for the late former President of the Constitutional Court and Chief Justice, Arthur Chaskalson, will take place on Wednesday at the Johannesburg City Hall.

Police minister welcomes Supreme Court judgement

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Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has welcomed the Supreme Court of Appeal's dismissal of the appeal by the Justice Alliance of South Africa and the False Bay Gun Club, where the appellants sought compensation for all firearms voluntarily surrendered for destruction.

Jobs Fund calls for grant applications

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Pretoria - The Jobs Fund, announced by President Jacob Zuma in 2011, has to date approved funding for 54 initiatives, including innovative business incubation models to develop SMMEs, the Treasury says.

Less talk, more action - Xingwana

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Mbombela - The South African government must be seen to be supporting people living with disabilities instead of just talking about it, says Minister for Women, Children and People with Disabilities Lulu Xingwana.