Police seize thousands of boxes of illicit cigarettes in Polokwane
Police have arrested the manager of the warehouse.
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George teacher suspended for allegedly humiliating child on social media
The teacher has been suspended pending an investigation.
SA, Germany sign agreement to strengthen cooperation on FMD control
SA, Germany sign agreement to strengthen cooperation on FMD control
South African Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and Germany’s Federal Minister of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity, Alois Rainer, have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on Agricultural Development aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation on the control of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and trade in...
Over 94 000 cattle vaccinated against FMD in Eastern Cape
Over 94 000 cattle vaccinated against FMD in Eastern Cape
Over 94 000 cattle in the Eastern Cape have been vaccinated against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), as part of the ongoing efforts to control and prevent the spread of the disease in affected and surrounding areas in the province.
According to the provincial Department of Agriculture, a total of 94 000 cattle were vaccinated...
Water supply in Polokwane under severe pressure
Ramathuba was speaking at a media briefing on water provision in Polokwane.
Statistics Amendment Act ushers new era for data collection
Statistics Amendment Act ushers new era for data collection
The implementation of the Statistics Amendment Act by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has opened a new era of data collection and strengthened the overall integrity of the national data ecosystem since it came into effect last October.
This is according to Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli, who led the...
Sixth farm tests positive for Foot and Mouth in Mossel Bay
A sixth farm in the Mossel Bay area has now tested positive for Foot and Mouth Disease.
Deployed soldiers arrive in Riverlea amid gang violence crackdown
The SANDF deployment is expected to last until 31 March next year.
News24 | Meet the rehab team bringing wheelchairs, repairs and hope to rural areas
In deep rural KwaZulu-Natal, a physiotherapist and a paraplegic peer supporter travel dusty roads to repair wheelchairs, counsel families and restore dignity to people with disabilities – one home visit at a time.
Commission hears about Shibiri, Matlala constant communication
General Shibiri is currently facing cross-examination at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College.
Government reviews appeals for offshore oil, gas exploration projects
Government reviews appeals for offshore oil, gas exploration projects
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, is proceeding with the determination of appeals lodged against several environmental authorisations granted for offshore oil and gas exploration projects.
“This decision is intended to avoid any further ‘decision paralysis’. We have a...
Jozi stench reignites air quality concerns
Johannesburg residents have been complaining on social media about a persistent, foul smell.
KZN Finance MEC tables R168.2bn provincial budget
KZN Finance MEC tables R168.2bn provincial budget
KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Francois Rodgers has tabled a R168.2 billion provincial budget for the 2026/27 financial year, emphasising fiscal discipline, improved governance, and the protection of frontline services.
Presenting the budget at the Provincial Legislature in Pietermaritzburg on Tuesday, Rodgers said the budget aims to...
Shibiri claims Witness A was offered promotion to testify against him
Shibiri is facing cross-examination at the Commission in Pretoria.
Three senior Health Department officials suspended over fraud allegations
Three senior Health Department officials suspended over fraud allegations
Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has placed the department’s Director-General, Dr Sandile Buthelezi, on precautionary suspension.
Buthelezi – along with Deputy Director General of Tertiary Health and Hospital Services, Dr Malixole Percival Mahlati and Chief Financial Officer Phineas Phaswa Mamogale –...
Bellarmine Mugabe, co-accused abandon bail application
Bellarmine Mugabe and Tobias Matonhdze are accused of shooting a 23-year-old gardener.
Public warned of fake messages of NPA head Adv Andy Mothibi
Public warned of fake messages of NPA head Adv Andy Mothibi
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has warned the public not to engage with fake social media accounts linked to the prosecutorial body’s head, Advocate Andy Mothibi.
“The [NPA] has noted with serious concern the re-emergence of incidents in which individuals are impersonating…Advocate Andy Mothibi, using...
Kenya, South Africa relations ‘forged in the fires of history’
Kenya, South Africa relations ‘forged in the fires of history’
The bonds of solidarity created during the liberation struggle that united South Africa and Kenya against apartheid now fuel an economic and diplomatic partnership “forged in the fires of history”.
This is according to Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong who delivered remarks at the Global South Africans...
Employment and Labour prioritise elimination of silicosis in non-mining sectors
Employment and Labour prioritise elimination of silicosis in non-mining sectors
The Department of Employment and Labour says eliminating silicosis in non-mining sectors remains a key priority as government works towards eradicating the occupational disease by 2030.
The Department’s Acting Deputy Director-General for Labour Policy and Industrial Relations, Thembinkosi Mkalipi,...
Four more people shot dead on the Cape Flats
Victims were watching a soccer match when four armed men opened fire on them.
Latest GDP figures welcomed
Latest GDP figures welcomed
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has welcomed the latest Statistics South Africa Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures, which position the agricultural sector as the primary engine of South Africa’s economic resilience.
According to the latest data released by Statistics SA, South Africa’s GDP increased by 0.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025,...