Call for global fairness in the sharing of benefits derived from biodiversity

Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, has called for greater global fairness in the sharing of benefits derived from biodiversity.

The Deputy Minister made the call as he opened the third meeting of the Steering Committee on the multilateral mechanism for Digital...

Missing helicopter found with occupants unharmed

The South African Police Service (SAPS) says the helicopter that went missing on Monday with four occupants, including the pilot, has been successfully located this morning with all individuals found alive and unharmed. 

The group, which includes two SAPS investigators, along with an Environmental Crime Investigator, had safely...

eThekwini disaster teams respond to widespread flooding

The eThekwini Municipality says its disaster management teams are working around the clock following severe rains that caused widespread flooding and damage across parts of Durban at the weekend.

In a statement issued on Monday, the municipality said teams were immediately deployed after the storm left a trail of submerged...

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Suspects arrested at Thabo Mofutsanyana District during Easter holiday

Thabo Mofutsanyana District Police have arrested 12 suspects during Easter holiday operations for various serious offences, including murder, attempted murder, rape, possession of illegal firearms and drug-related crimes.

The intensified, high-visibility policing operations yielded positive results in both...

Macpherson welcomes $1bil investment unlocked through Infrastructure SA

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson has welcomed Infrastructure South Africa’s contribution to the successful hosting of the South African Investment Conference in Sandton, last Tuesday.

Macpherson also welcomed its role in helping to unlock a $1 billion investment pledge by global...

Madlanga Commission resumes hearings

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, commonly known as the Madlanga Commission, has resumed its hearings this morning.

The commission resume its public hearings after the Easter recess with City of Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Commissioner, Yolanda...

President Ramaphosa to officiate launch of TRC Housing Assistance Reparations

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to officiate the launch of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Housing Assistance Reparations programme today at the Sonkombo Sports Field in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal.

The launch marks a significant step in the implementation of housing support for victims...