Illegal mining bleeds billions from economy, says Mantashe

Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, has warned that illegal mining is one of the most pressing challenges facing South Africa’s mining sector – costing the economy billions in lost revenue.

The Minister was delivering remarks at the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) National Inquiry into...

R24m bridge set to transform access in Engcobo

Residents of the Chaba Administrative Area (Ward 1) in Engcobo are one step closer to safer travel, improved access to services and new job opportunities, following the official introduction of a contractor for the long-awaited Chaba Bridge and access road.

For years, community members have had to contend with difficult and often unsafe...

Mining Indaba to strengthen collaboration between government, investors

Next week’s Mining Indaba Investment Forum will provide an opportunity for direct engagement between government and investors, with a strong emphasis on strengthening collaboration between the public and private sectors. This as the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), in partnership with...

Police appeal for assitance in locating dangerous suspect

Police in Kopanong and Parkweg are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect identified as 32-year-old Lloyd Mcdonald Siswe Jacobs, who is wanted for a number of serious offenses, including rape and conspiracy to commit murder.

On Sunday, 11 May 2025, at approximately 14:00, Kopanong police responded to a...

Have your say on draft Cannabis Regulations 

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD) has called for public comments on the draft regulations in terms of the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, 2024.“Copies of the draft regulations are available on the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development website and in the Government Gazette. Members of the...

Temporary lane closures on the R21

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has advised road users of the temporary lane closure of the two fast lanes on the National Road R21, Section 2 Northbound (km 0.3), at Olifantsfontein.

The lane closure is due to the rehabilitation of a sinkhole and will end on 30 April 2026. 

These closures are necessary to facilitate...

Kruger National Park restores infrastructure

Restoration work is underway in the Kruger National Park following the flood damage sustained last month, says the South African National Parks (SANParks).The floods caused extensive damage to roads, bridges, tourism facilities, and staff living quarters. 

The park’s H7 Route (Orpen Gate to Satara) is now open to traffic.“Due to...

Gauteng Education engages scholar transport providers 

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has acknowledged challenges currently affecting the province’s Scholar Transport Programme which has resulted in some service providers halting operations and negatively affecting learners.The halting of operations on Monday also contributed to low attendance at some schools.The...

National Minimum Wage to rise to R30.23 per hour from March 

Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has announced an increase in the statutory National Minimum Wage (NMW) for 2026, raising it from R28.79 to R30.23 for each ordinary hour worked.“The 1st of March 2026 is the date on which this amendment shall become binding. The R1.44 upward adjustment will benefit all...