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SA urges bold financing push for SADC Great Green Wall Initiative
Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Bernice Swarts, has called on the Southern African Development Community (SADC), development partners and financial institutions to step up efforts to secure billions in funding for the Southern Africa Great Green Wall Initiative (SADC GGWI).
The initiative...
Two drug mules arrested at OR Tambo International Airport
The South African Police Service (SAPS), with the support of the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), has arrested two more drug mules at OR Tambo International Airport.
This brings the total number of drug traffickers arrested at this international gateway to four over the past three days.
On the evening of 27 April, SAPS...
Acting police Commissioner welcomes sentencing of former police officers
The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, on Tuesday welcomed the sentencing of two former police officers, alongside three accomplices to 17 years’ imprisonment for defeating the ends of justice and corruption.The accused were found guilty...
Industry association welcomes latest fuel relief announcement
The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) has welcomed the latest fuel relief announcement by government wherein the R3 per litre reduction in the general fuel levy for petrol is extended until June.“The Motor Industry Staff Association welcomes Government’s extension of the R3 per litre fuel levy cut on petrol...
Minister Pemmy Majodina and Joburg Mayor Dada Morero launch the Brixton Reservoir and Water Tower.
Extortionist sentenced to five years imprisoment
The Germiston Regional Court has sentenced extortionist Ndumiso Bhengu to five years’ imprisonment for an extortion case opened in Bedfordview, Gauteng.
Bhengu’s conviction emanates from a 2025 case, where it was alleged that around January of the same year, he contacted the complainant and falsely informed her that he had been...
SIU accused Makhudu Sefara and others of misappropriation of lottery funds.
Police say the man’s vehicle got stuck in the river while trying to cross a submerged bridge.
The nine allegedly killed Madasi after accusations that he had sexually assaulted two minors.
Bellarmine Mugabe pleaded guilty to being illegally in the country as well as pointing a firearm.
SANEF chairperson Makhudu Sefara has stepped aside as chairperson pending an investigation.
Public Interest SA says the lodging of a criminal complaint does not constitute a finding of guilt.
Investigations revealed the funds never reached their intended beneficiaries.
Accused number 2, Bongani Ntanzi, has been on the stand at the Senzo Meyiwa trial.
There have been FMD outbreaks reported in Mozambique, Botswana and Zimbabwe
Alan Monswamy, his wife, their two children, and three other family members, were kidnapped.
Fuel levy relief extended to June
The temporary reduction in the general fuel levy introduced by government that was due to come to an end in early May, has been extended to June, the National Treasury and Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources said on Tuesday.“To provide further relief and to address concerns of higher inflation and negative impacts on economic growth due...
The company was only registered three days after the contract specifications were issued.
R12.5bn border overhaul to boost trade, security and traveller experience
Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber says South Africa’s R12.5 billion border infrastructure overhaul will transform the country’s ports of entry into modern, secure and efficient gateways for trade and travel.
Addressing a media briefing on Tuesday, Schreiber said the redevelopment of six key land ports...
BMA announces successful bidders for major border overhaul
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has announced the successful bidders appointed to lead the redevelopment of six of South Africa’s busiest land ports of entry, marking a major step towards modernising the country’s border infrastructure and strengthening economic growth. Speaking at a media briefing on Tuesday in...
Science and innovation take centre stage at Freedom Month engagement
Science, Technology and Innovation Deputy Minister, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, has led a Freedom Month community engagement in Mbazwana, under the uMhlabuyalingana Local Municipality, in KwaZulu-Natal.
The engagement highlighted the role of science, technology and innovation (STI) in improving service delivery and...