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Work underway to ensure transport is accessible for persons with disabilities
Government has embarked on a process to ensure that transport is sufficiently accessible to all categories of passengers, including persons with disabilities.
“The goal of a universally accessible national transport system is not only within reach. It is also a vital part of our efforts to build a South...
Police say the man took his son with him to the mountain to dig for muti then raped him.
SA on track to eliminate malaria disease by 2028
The Department of Health says South Africa is on track to achieve malaria elimination status by 2028, as outlined in the National Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan.
This, according to the department, is despite facing challenges such as heightened heatwaves exacerbated by climate change, with the potential to directly impact...
Two former border post officials have been sentenced to an effective 15 years in jail for turning a blind eye to an attempt to smuggle tobacco worth R6 million into South Africa.
CoGTA Minister to hand over Ikageng Light Industrial Park in N West
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Thembi Nkadimeng, will hand over the new Ikageng Light Industrial Park in the JB Marks Local Municipality in Potchefstroom, North West, on Friday.
North West Acting Premier Nono Maloyi and JB Marks Local Municipality Executive Mayor Gaba Thithiba Ka...
Eight alleged members of the Al-Qaeda gang appeared in the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court.
Deputy Minister pays visit to Pretoria Magistrates’ Court
Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development John Jeffery has paid an unannounced visit to the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court following reports of alleged service delivery issues at the court.
According to the department, challenges at the court include “infrastructural concerns, such as certain non-functioning...
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the keynote address at the Transport Summit.
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
SA commemorates World Malaria Day
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said it was forging ahead with supporting the national Department of Health to eliminate locally acquired malaria in South Africa through several activities.
According to the NICD, Africa bears more than 90% of the global malaria burden, with one child dying every minute from malaria – a...
President to lead Freedom Day celebrations
President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the 2024 Freedom Day national celebrations at the Union Buildings in Pretoria this weekend.
“This commemoration calls on all South Africans to honour our past, celebrate our achievements, and collectively build a future where everyone enjoys equal rights,” the Presidency said on Wednesday ahead of...
Probe into tributary blockages to Middle Letaba Dam
Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu is set to establish an independent investigation into the alleged blockage of tributaries that lead to the Middle Letaba Dam in Limpopo, which has resulted in low water levels in the dam.
This follows Mchunu’s visit to the Oliphant Catchment Area, where Middle Letaba Dam is located.
The...
Gupta brothers extradition still on NPA sights despite setbacks
National Director of Public Prosecutions of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Advocate Shamila Batohi, says the entity is facing challenges in its bid to extradite Atul and Rajesh Gupta back to South Africa from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to face charges including fraud and money laundering related to State...
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the employment of SA National Defence Force members deployed to combat acts of terrorism and violent extremism in various parts of Africa.
The investigating officer in the Meyiwa case, Batho Mogola, concluded her testimony yesterday.
President extends SANDF deployment
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the deployment of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members in various international obligations in Mozambique, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the South African Development Community (SADC) Maritime security strategy.
The President has informed the National Assembly and Acting Speaker of...
Provincial police spokesperson Hlulani Mashaba says the robbers fled in a bakkie.
Jub Jub is facing three counts of rape, two counts of attempted murder and one of assault.
Mthunzi was placed on precautionary suspension in August 2022.
Lesia also denied any involvement in the dismissal of former police member Patricia Morgan-Mashale.
KZN government will pay for the AmaZulu King’s praise singer’s services as the need arises.