KwaZulu-Natal Agricultural Union (KwaNALU) says 30% to 40% of farmers are likely to shut down before the end of this year due shortage of resources, natural disasters and disease outbreaks in the province. KwaNaLU’s CEO Sandy La-Marque was part of the post-budget speech consultative engagement in Durban. La-Marque says farmers are facing serious challenges…
File image: Classroom. Dagga was amongst the drugs found at Masitakhe Secondary School, in Matsulu, in Mpumalanga. This as the Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison, the South African Police Service (SAPS), the Department of Correctional Services and other stakeholders raided the school. The school is reported to be one of the most notorious…
Deputy President, Paul Mashatile praised the role of traditional leaders in preserving cultural heritage Deputy President, Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with traditional leaders, as he chaired a high-level dialogue in Pretoria today. The engagement, held with the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, brought together senior government officials and…
Deputy President Paul Mashatile delivers remarks during a dialogue between Government and the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders. Live proceedings below:
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni The Cabinet has approved various short to long-term measures to ensure that the production capacity in sectors affected by the US tariffs is maintained and save an estimated 30 000 jobs. The 30% tariffs slapped on the agricultural and automotive sectors amongst others, by the US, are scheduled to…
Orlando Pirates coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou won’t tamper a lot with the team, but will build on the work of his predecessor, Jose Riveiro, to make it more competitive and successful. The Morocco-born tactician is well aware that he has big shoes to fill given the club’s success in the last…
A suspect shot and killed two police officers near Roodepoort. A manhunt is underway for a suspect who shot and killed two police officers near Roodepoort, west of Johannesburg. The officers – who were stationed at the Florida Police Station – were transporting a business robbery suspect from court to Boksburg prison when they came…
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development of South Africa, Mmamokolo Kubayi. Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, says they will intensify efforts to ensure that the justice cluster works effectively so that members of the public have faith in the justice system. Kubayi was speaking during an imbizo at Kgapane outside Tzaneen in Limpopo….
W. Cape residents should prepare as heavy rain and strong winds warning. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for disruptive rainfall in the Western Cape from tomorrow. This is in addition to level 2 warnings for damaging coastal winds and waves. Weather forecast for today and tomorrow, 08-09…
Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, Lesetja Kganyago South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor, Lesetja Kganyago is confident that the bank and National Treasury will align on the inflation target. [ICYMI] Earlier today, Governor Lesetja Kganyago addressed shareholders at the 105th Ordinary Annual General meeting of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB). The role…
