A 38-year-old woman has been arrested in Durban in connection with an ongoing human trafficking case currently before the Cape Town courts.

Colloquium to discuss developments in intellectual property

Intellectual property and technology commercialisation will come under the spotlight at a colloquium that will be hosted by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic).Wednesday’s colloquium will be held under the theme: “Driving Innovation and Positioning Intellectual Property Commercialisation for a...

Right-wing lobby group AfriForum has released a “documentary” on YouTube in an attempt to clarify what it calls “the facts” about “threats to private property rights in South Africa and racially discriminatory laws targeting specific groups”.

Parliament’s Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests acted “underhandedly” and “unlawfully” when it adopted a new code of conduct without any public participation, says #UniteBehind director Zackie Achmat.

Two to appear in court in connection with Marry Me attack

Two suspects are expected to appear before the Pretoria North Magistrates Court on Wednesday in connection with the attack of community-based patrollers at the Marry Me informal settlement in Soshanguve.

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) said the pair, aged 27 and 50, will appear on charges of murder,...

Home Affairs Minister issues stern warning to crooked officials

Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber has warned crooked officials that the department will leave no stone unturned to rid its ranks of corruption. 

Schreiber said officials  involved in corrupt activities will face the full might of the law.

“Our message also makes it clear that we apply the rule of law without...

Former ANC MP Pule Mabe has roped in prominent attorney Zola Majavu to defend him in his graft case.

Rodgers announces strategic initiatives to drive KZN economic growth, job creation

KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC, Francois Rodgers, has announced a number of strategic initiatives aimed at boosting the province’s economic growth, creating jobs, and stabilising the cost of living.

Rodgers highlighted some of the initiatives, when he was tabling the province’s R158.478 billion budget...

Government implements measures to protect penguin populations

Government has implemented island closures with immediate effect to enhance the conservation of South Africa’s penguin populations. This follows the recent finalisation of a historic settlement agreement — in the form of a court order — securing critical protections for South Africa’s penguin populations.The landmark...

President Ramaphosa pays heartfelt tribute to nurses five years after COVID-19 pandemic

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed gratitude for the vital role nurses played during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The President addressed the 9th National Congress of the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) today. This was the first time the President addressed DENOSA since...

President Ramaphosa pays heartfelt tribute to nurses for their role during COVID

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed gratitude for the vital role nurses played during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The President addressed the 9th National Congress of the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) today. This was the first time the President addressed DENOSA since the...

CoGTA convenes landmark Eastern Seaboard Development Traditional Leaders’ Summit

The Deputy Ministers of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Prince Zolile Burns-Ncamashe and Dr Namane Dickson Masemola have successfully convened the inaugural Eastern Seaboard Development (ESD) Traditional Leaders’ Summit in the Eastern Seaboard region.

The ESD includes the...