LIVE: African Mining Indaba

The African Mining Indaba starting on Monday at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, brings together African leaders, industry stakeholders and investors to discuss the responsible development of the continent’s mineral resources amid global geopolitical uncertainty. LIVE STREAM:

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Bus overturns in Durban’s Reservoir Hills, injuring schoolchildren

Accident scene graphic. Several people, including schoolchildren, were injured when the bus they were travelling in overturned at Reservoir Hills in Durban. The emergency services are encouraging motorists to use alternative routes. Garrith Jamieson is the spokesperson of the private ambulance services attending the scene. “Approximately 15 to 20 people including children have been injured…

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Gauteng Committee condemns state of Olievenhoutbosch Police Station

Police station The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has raised concerns following an unannounced oversight visit to the Olievenhoutbosch Police Station in Centurion recently. The committee’s spokesperson Thebe Khumalo says the condition of the police station poses a serious risk to community members, police officers and staff. Khumalo says suspects are often…

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ANC in North West sharpens focus on service delivery

FILE| ANC supporters holding flags. The African National Congress (ANC) in the North West says it is sharpening its focus on service delivery as part of efforts to improve governance and organisational readiness in the province. The party held its Extended Provincial Executive Committee Lekgotla in Klerksdorp, which ended on Saturday. Party leaders have met…

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SA agriculture gains as China trade deal opens tariff-free access

Minister Parks Tau and China’s Minister of Commerce, Wang Wentao, have signed the China–Africa Economic Partnership Agreement (CAEPA) South Africa’s agricultural sector stands to benefit from a trade deal signed with China that will provide tariff-free access for many local products to the Chinese market as well as other opportunities. Trade Minister Parks Tau signed…

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