BMA Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato The Border Management Authority (BMA) says it has partnered with several government departments to strengthen border security ahead of the Easter holidays. The authority says it expects increased movement of travellers entering and leaving South Africa, particularly to neighbouring countries. BMA Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato says departments including Social Development,…
FILE | ANC flags Political analyst, Dr. Ongama Mtimka says the African National Congress (ANC) seems to be facing a credibility crisis. This after some party members in Limpopo and the Eastern Cape took the party to court accusing it of flawed processes ahead of the elective conferences in the two provinces. In Limpopo, the…
The North West Gambling Board says it is continuing efforts to destroy illegal gambling machines across the province. The board says more than 300 illegal machines were destroyed last year and further confiscations are ongoing. Chief Executive Officer Boitumelo Qalinge says illegal gambling operations negatively affect both the economy and individuals. “Previously as a province…
Fuel being refilled inside of a car. Namibia’s government will temporarily reduce fuel levies by 50% for at least three months until the end of June in a bid to protect consumers from higher pump prices as the United States (US)-Israeli war with Iran continues, the energy minister said this Friday. The decision by the…
[FILE] A series of pump station refurbishments to upgrades to the Akkerkloof Dam pumpstation, Gouna pumpstation, Charlesford- and Eastford pumpstations, and the Glebe pumpstation in Knysna. Western Cape Minister for Local Government and Development Planning Anton Bredell has approved the transfer of R2.5 million to the Knysna Municipality for urgent repairs at the Charlesford Pump…
President Cyril Ramaphosa at the ANC’s 114th anniversary celebrations African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa is on Sunday expected to give a closing address at the ANC Limpopo elective conference. The provincial conference has elected all the top five leaders unopposed with Dr Phophi Ramathuba as the new chairperson. Meanwhile in Limpopo, there’s been…
Senegal’s Nicolas Jackson celebrates scoring their first goal with Lamine Camara Senegal defiantly displayed the Africa Cup of Nations trophy to their supporters on Saturday before going on to beat Peru 2-0 in their World Cup warm-up game at the Stade de France. Nicolas Jackson scored four minutes before halftime and Ismaila Sarr added a…
A man holds a fuel nozzle at a petrol station. Motorists across South Africa are being urged to stay alert as allegations emerge that some fuel stations are deliberately running dry ahead of a looming price hike expected next week. Economist Dawie Roodt has warned that stockpiling fuel to exploit a projected increase of around…
Police management in North West say the double life imprisonment handed to Tatlhego Dire by the Ditsobotla Regional Court should send a strong message to perpetrators of gender-based violence. Dire was convicted for crimes committed in 2011 and 2013. Police say in the 2011 incident, he stabbed the victim and chased her friend away before…
The Patriotic Alliance’s Gayton McKenzie. The 2026 South African Sports Association for the Physically Disabled (SASAPD) National Championships have begun in Stellenbosch. The opening ceremony on Saturday was attended by Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie, South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee President Barry Hendricks and SASAPD President Jean Miggels. The Games are being held at…
