Botswana bans SA poultry imports amid avian flu outbreak
The Botswana government has banned poultry and poultry product imports from South Africa after an avian flu outbreak in Gauteng.
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Handbook on safety and security for teachers launched
The South African Council for Educators (SACE) has officially launched its Handbook on Teachers’ Safety and Security in South African Schools.
LGBTQI community wants court to deny bail to Sphamandla Khoza’s alleged killer
Khoza was stabbed multiple times in an attack last month. His family believes he was killed for being openly gay.
Demarcation Board urged collaborate with district development committees
The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, has called on the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) to commit to ensuring that the demarcation of municipal boundaries results in the creation of sustainable municipalities.
[WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT] Four arrested for Eastern Cape village mass killing
Eastern Cape police have arrested four people in connection with the brutal killing of seven people aged between 21 and 27 in Ezingqolweni Village in Lady Frere, in the Eastern Cape.
SA concerned by incident at Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility
The South African government says it has noted with concern the incident at the Natanz nuclear facility in Iran on Sunday and the external factors that may have caused it.
Lufuno Mavhunga’s memorial service under way
Mavhunga took her life on Monday after a video of her being assaulted by a fellow learner went viral on social media.
Late Graeme Bloch praised for his courage, bravery in liberation struggle
Bloch passed away last Friday. He’d been living with a neurodegenerative disease.
LIVE | Judicial Service Commission interviews, day 5
The Judicial Service Commission continues with interviews to fill vacancies in the judiciary. The focus of the interviews on Friday is to fill vacancies in the Northern Cape Division of the High Court.
Bullying victim Lufuno Mavhunga remembered as kind, loving at memorial service
The teenage girl took her own life earlier this week after a video of her being attacked by a fellow pupil went viral.
Giving waste a second chance
Decreasing plastic waste and enhancing plastic recycling remains as a focus area for South Africa, says Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister, Barbara Creecy.
Eastern Cape police allegedly shoot murder suspect in self-defence
The man allegedly killed his wife in Lusikisiki and fled the scene.
Leading the fight against corruption
By More Matshediso
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is committed to increasing efforts to fight against corruption in South Africa, not only in terms of prosecutions but also in ensuring that earnings of crime are recovered.
Montana accuses Zondo Inquiry of favouring ex-Prasa board chair Molefe
Former Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) group chief executive, Lucky Montana, said that he still believed that the commission was biased and pursuing a predetermined agenda.
Registration for COVID-19 vaccine now open for those over 60
Government has officially launched the COVID-19 vaccine online registration for the public as the Department of Health gears up for phase two of the country’s vaccine rollout.
Memorial service to be held for Lufuno Mavhunga
Mavhunga took an overdose of medication hours after she arrived home from school on Monday, following an incident in which she was assaulted by another learner earlier that day.
Free State man jailed for stealing R1m from bank client’s account
A Free State man who conspired with a bank employee to steal R1 million from a client has been sent to jail.
WATCH LIVE: Anele Tembe funeral service
Tembe, who was engaged to rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes, died on Sunday.
Covid-19: South Africa records 1 372 new infections and 73 new deaths
South Africa recorded 1 372 new Covid-19 infections by Thursday and 73 new Covid-19-related deaths, taking the confirmed death toll to 53 571.
Partnership to increase affordable rental units in Cape Town
Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has commended the partnership between the National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC) and the City of Cape Town to upgrade and maintain the city’s housing rental stock, estimated at 57 000 units.
SA records 1 372 new COVID-19 cases
The country recorded 1 372 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, along with 18 deaths.