South Africa to receive one million FMD vaccine

The first consignment of one million high-potency Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine doses from Biogénesis Bagó in Argentina is expected to arrive in South Africa this weekend, bringing much-needed relief to the most affected provinces and regions.

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen said the shipment marks the first phase of a...

Police conduct over 3000 compliance inspections 

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has conducted 3 728 compliance inspections at business premises, such as gun dealers and security companies, in terms of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000.The Act places strict obligations on licence holders to ensure safe storage, proper authorisation, and accountability for all licensed...

Police conduct over 3 000 compliance inspections 

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has conducted 3 728 compliance inspections at business premises, such as gun dealers and security companies, in terms of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000.The Act places strict obligations on licence holders to ensure safe storage, proper authorisation, and accountability for all licensed...

Eastern Cape farmers welcome agricultural show revival 

Farmers in the Sarah Baartman District have welcomed the revival of agricultural shows, describing them as an important platform to celebrate excellence and expand market access.The latest Agricultural show was held at the Port Elizabeth Fresh Produce Market on Tuesday, drawing participants from across the district and the...

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Parliament passes condolences on death of rights activist, Jesse Jackson

Parliament’s Presiding Officers have sent their condolences on the passing of world-renowned US human civil rights leader, Reverend Jesse Jackson.Jackson died at the at age of 84 on Tuesday.“On behalf of the people of South Africa and Parliament, the Presiding Officers extend sincere sympathies to his...

A 69-year-old man has been arrested in Pretoria for allegedly defrauding someone of R16.4 million.

SASSA urges beneficiaries not to ignore SMS notifications for social grant reviews

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is urging social grant beneficiaries not to ignore SMS notifications calling on them to present themselves for grant reviews.

In a statement on Tuesday, the agency said beneficiaries who receive an SMS requesting them to undergo a social grant review...

President Ramaphosa pays tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr

South Africa has joined the international community in mourning the passing of United States human rights activist and anti-apartheid struggle flagbearer, Reverend Dr Jesse Louis Jackson Sr.President Cyril Ramapho  sa has expressed deep sadness at the passing of the veteran civil rights leader at the age of 84,...