SASSA fraud case rolled over to Wednesday
Of the 11 accused, eight are SASSA employees and they face over 1 000 counts including fraud.
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South Africans encouraged to be vigilant as new M-Pox variant spreads
Clade 1b can be transmitted through touching, coughing, sneezing and mucus.
News24 | Braai, sports teams, lazy days: What makes SA happy? Here’s what the pros say
Braaivleis on glowing briquettes and summertime cricket, lazy public holidays and sports teams that win… While you’d think any South African could tell you these are their favourite things, these claims are actually backed up by scientific data.
News24 | Children near Cape Agulhas have never seen Africa’s southernmost tip, but now they can catch a new bus
Children from Struisbaai who have never seen the southern tip of Africa a mere 15 minutes away, now have a chance to visit, thanks to a South African National Parks initiative.
News24 | Police call for ‘responsible’ social media reporting on child’s rape as principal gets death threats
AfriForum advocate Gerrie Nel says the principal of Bergview College in the Eastern Cape has received death threats after being identified as a suspect in the rape of a seven-year-old – and he blames the way police investigated the little girl’s sexual assault.
Masemola tasks head of family violence to oversee Matatiele rape case
There has been a countrywide outpouring of support for the seven-year-old.
State witness denies assault of witnesses in Joshlin kidnapping case
Hanana was corroborating evidence given earlier by Investigating Officer, Captain Wesley Lombard.
News24 | Budget impasse: ActionSA confirms meeting with ANC to discuss conditional support for the Budget
ActionSA has confirmed that it held a meeting with the ANC on Sunday. During the meeting, ActionSA laid out its terms for providing conditional backing to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s revised Budget.
Soshanguve murder suspect abandons his bail application
NPA spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana says the matter was postponed for further investigation.
Enyobeni Tavern owner denies responsibility in Scenery Park incident
Ndevu has been accused of failing to ensure the safety of patrons on the day of the tragedy
Truck hijacking case postponed to May for further investigations
Police spokesperson Stephen Thakeng says the accused have been granted bail.
Third sluice gate opened to increase Vaal Dam water outflows
Third sluice gate opened to increase Vaal Dam water outflows
With the Vaal Dam water levels at 107.30%, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has opened a third sluice gate at the dam to increase water outflows and manage the increase of inflows.
The third sluice gate which was opened on Tuesday afternoon, will increase water outflows to approximately 400 cubic metres per...
SARS records historic R2.3 trillion in gross revenue collection
SARS records historic R2.3 trillion in gross revenue collection
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced preliminary gross revenue collection of some R2.3 trillion as at the end of March, representing a year-on-year growth of 6.9%.The record collection was announced by the SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter who briefed the media on Tuesday.
Preliminary net revenue...
News24 | Female security guard attacked at North West clinic amid violent demands for treatment priority
A female security officer at the Bapong Community Health Centre in Brits, North West, was allegedly assaulted during an altercation with a group of individuals who were demanding to skip the queue and have their injured friend treated first.
Summer rains are expected to be shorter in the future: Meteorologist
Meteorologist Tuwani highlights the growing risks of extreme weather events.
Johannesburg Wards 82 and 99 set for by-election on Wednesday
Residents on both wards have complained about high drug and crime rates in these areas
BMA reflects on progress made since its establishment
BMA reflects on progress made since its establishment
While challenges remain, progress has been made in strengthening South Africa’s border management systems, Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, said on Tuesday.“Beside the administrative successes relating to the establishment of the new organisation, there are operational successes,...
Relief at the pumps as fuel prices set to come down
Relief at the pumps as fuel prices set to come down
Motorists will breathe a sigh of relief from Wednesday as fuel prices are set to come down.The fuel price adjustments – which will bring much needed financial relief to consumers – were announced by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, on Tuesday.The price adjustments for fuel, paraffin and gas are as...
Lesufi emphasizes importance of improving tourism in Gauteng
Lesufi believes getting the basics right to attract investment will improve tourism in the province.
Judge in Joshlin Smith’s case decries cyberbullying
Judge Nathan Erasmus says it must be the signs of the times that people can stoop so low.
Advent of climate change in SA is no more an imaginary theory: Gina
The Science and Technology Deputy Minister says SA is experiencing the advent of climate change.