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Officers on bicycles keep streets safe
Local government
In an effort to ensure the safety of all residents the City of Tshwane has launched a bicycle unit to respond to incidents of crime faster.
The new unit, which will see traffic officers use bicycles in the region.
Know your Minister
David Mahlobo is the Minister of State Security of the Republic of South Africa, a position he has held since May 2014.
About the Minister
David Mahlobo studied at the University of Zululand where he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree and later an Honors Degree in Biochemistry.
Councillors must transform communities
Local government
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says local government leaders have an opportunity and the responsibility to transform communities.
Holiday safety tips
Keep your home safe
- Ask your neighbours to take out the post. Post left in the mailbox says that nobody is home.
- Make sure you have good lighting. Don’t leave the outside lights on during the day.
- Don’t let too many people know when you are going on holiday, only those you trust.
- Make sure your doors lock properly and that you have burglar bars.
2017: A year of hope and new opportunities
The arrival of the festive season widely greeted with a sense of relief and the belief that each passing year is somehow tougher than the year before.
New call centre for health complaints
A new call centre will give patients an opportunity to report public and private health institutions that don't provide proper care.
Infrastructure boost for schools
Government’s programme for ensuring that learners have access to quality education infrastructure is making progress.
Take care of your skin
In December, people spend a lot of time outdoors enjoying the South African sun and often, they neglect to take the necessary care of their skin.
According to the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa could well be heading for the hottest summer on record with temperatures over large parts of the country on average two degrees Celsius higher than normal.
Not only are December and January some of the hottest months of the year in South Africa, but they are skin cancer awareness months.