South Africa

Lebowakgomo - Taxi drivers and commuters in Limpopo have been urged to get tested for diabetes.

Johannesburg - The chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Local Government and Housing in Gauteng, Errol Magerman, says law enforcement agencies must leave no stone unturned in efforts to secure more arrests of individuals involved in the syndicates behind the illegal sale of land in Lenasia.

Pretoria - Trade conditions in October escaped adverse economic conditions that were affected by labour action and downgrades from rating agencies, the Trade Conditions Survey found.

Pretoria - The South African Revenue Service (SARS) on Wednesday reminded taxpayers of the looming deadline for income tax returns while also announcing that some of its branches had extended its hours.

Johannesburg - As the country celebrates World Diabetes Day today, the Gauteng Health Department has reiterated calls for South Africans to lead healthy lifestyles and do regular check-ups to prevent diabetes.

Durban - The green economy path is not just about low carbon emissions; it is also about the reduction of resource usage, waste and valuing the ecosystem goods and services.

Pretoria - The national and Gauteng Departments of Health are on a mission to ensure that Hillbrow residents are safe during New Year's Eve celebrations.

Pretoria - Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has announced a 30-man squad to play three international friendly matches in January next year.

Pretoria - Banyana Banyana were crushed to a 3-nil defeat to a new-look Zimbabwe in the annual Unity Cup at the Rufaro Stadium in Harare, on Thursday.

Pretoria - The City of Cape Town traffic police arrested nine motorists in a mid-week roadblock on the M5 between Racecourse Road and Kromboom road on Thursday.

Pretoria - In an effort to intensify zero tolerance operations ahead of the New Year celebrations, traffic police in the North West nabbed three motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol on Tuesday.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has condemned a series of bomb attacks in Nigeria on Christmas Day.

Pretoria - Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant has announced a wage increment for domestic workers.

Pretoria - At least 18 people died in a fatal road crash involving a bus and vehicle in Free State on Monday evening bringing the death toll to more than 800 since the start of the festive season.

Polokwane - The Limpopo Tourism Agency is gearing to attract more visitors to the province this festive season.