South Africa

As news broke of the behaviour of a few policemen who were recorded dragging Daveyton taxi driver Mido Macia down the street, South Africa expressed wholesale outrage .

It is often said not to concentrate on the past but to focus on the future. Tomorrow we have the opportunity to do both, to remember where we have come from and to make sure that we never venture down that dark road ever again.

The auditing of government institutions in South Africa is required by law. Every action, decision and expenditure by public officials is reviewed by government accountants and auditors to ensure that it adheres to the rules and procedures. All actions must be lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair.

It happens in the blink of an eye; in those few seconds your life and those you love can be drastically changed forever. Fatal road accidents in South Africa are sadly a common occurrence and every year it leads to more than 14 000 deaths.

Speaking to family members of a drug addict is heart-wrenching. They tell you about late night visits to hospitals after an overdose. They describe the sadness they experienced after discovering that items of sentimental value had disappeared and were sold for drugs.

At one time or the other we all have to visit a government office, and often we approach the trip with trepidation, fearing that it will be a time consuming experience. More often than not we are pleasantly surprised at the quick, friendly and efficient service.

Most 100 year anniversaries are moments of happiness - an occasion to mark with joyous celebration. In June, South Africa will be marking a very different anniversary. This year marks 100 years since the promulgation of the 1913 Natives Land Act that saw thousands of black families forcibly removed from their land by the apartheid government.

There is a new pastime that will soon have all South Africans scanning the sky. No need for concern though, it has nothing to do with unidentified flying objects.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has arrived in Gaborone, Botswana, for the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Summit.

Pretoria - The President’s Coordinating Council (PCC) has taken a decision to promote and champion the rights of older persons.

Pretoria - Water and Environmental Affairs Minister, Edna Molewa, is concerned about the increase in poaching levels and theft of 66 rhino horn from a private stockpile held by a farmer near Roedtan, in Limpopo last weekend.

Pretoria - The Presidency has extended good wishes to President Jacob Zuma who turns 71 today.

Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has urged ambassadors, high commissioners and other diplomats to continue prioritising the African continent and promote its renewal, development and reconstruction.

Pretoria - Women, Children and People with Disabilities Minister, Lulu Xingwana, and SAFA President Kirsten Nematandani have agreed to work on joint programmes to raise public awareness against the scourge of violence against women and children.

Pretoria – Gauteng Police Commissioner Lt Gen Mzwandile Petros says robust relationships are needed between police officers and their respective communities in order to improve the outcomes of law enforcement.