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Suspect to appear in court on rhino horn theft charge

Thursday at 10:55 AM, via SAnews

Suspect to appear in court on rhino horn theft charge

A 44-year-old foreign national is due to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate Court today on charges of contravention of the National Environmental Management and Biodiversity Act.

The suspect is alleged to have been involved in the staged theft of rhino horns at Haartebeesfontein.

READ | Suspect linked to rhino poaching to...

Government at work to end water crisis

Thursday at 09:24 AM, via SAnews

Government at work to end water crisis

South Africa observes National Water Month in March at a time when frustration over the unreliability of water supply has made headlines. We are all in agreement that citizens should not have to protest before water runs from their taps, as was the case in areas including Midrand and Westbury in Gauteng. Government is also acutely aware that...

SANParks reschedules reopening of Letaba High Water Bridge

Thursday at 09:23 AM, via SAnews

SANParks reschedules reopening of Letaba High Water Bridge

The South African National Parks (SANParks) has advised visitors that the reopening of the Letaba High-Level Bridge in the north of Kruger National Park (H1-6) tar road has been rescheduled to 18 March 2026.

The new date is a few days later than the initially anticipated date of 13 March 2026. 

The bridge was extremely...

Transnet Rail issues request for siding facilities proposals

Thursday at 09:12 AM, via SAnews

Transnet Rail issues request for siding facilities proposals

The Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) has issued a Siding Lease Request for Proposals (RFPs), covering three siding facilities in the Eastern and Central Regions. 

The release will enable private-sector participation, accelerate network access, and drive sustainable revenue streams to support safer, more...

President delivers on SONA commitment with SANDF deployment 

Thursday at 08:50 AM, via SAnews

President delivers on SONA commitment with SANDF deployment 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to fast-track the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in Gauteng, delivering on a commitment made during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) to strengthen the fight against crime and illegal mining. A total of 550 SANDF members began their deployment in...

SA calls for ceasefire, dialogue amid Middle East tensions

Wednesday at 21:08 PM, via SAnews

SA calls for ceasefire, dialogue amid Middle East tensions

South Africa continues to call for an urgent ceasefire and dialogue as tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East, warning that the conflict threatens global stability and humanitarian conditions. 

Speaking during a media briefing in Pretoria on Wednesday, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO)...

US Ambassador apologises for remarks following meeting with DIRCO

Wednesday at 20:48 PM, via SAnews

US Ambassador apologises for remarks following meeting with DIRCO

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has confirmed that the United States Ambassador to South Africa Brent Bozell has apologised and expressed regret over remarks that were viewed as undiplomatic following a meeting with government officials. 

Speaking during a media briefing in Pretoria...

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