E Cape farmers frustrated over lack of FMD vaccines

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen seen during Foot and Mouth vaccination drive at ZZ2 Kareebosch Farm. Small scale farmers in the Eastern Cape have registered their frustration about inaccessible foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccines. The farmers say they have been crying for help from the Department of Agriculture but with no result. [Media Statement📄] The…

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FEDUSA urges accountability on how GEMS is run

FEDUSA is calling for stronger oversight and better management of GEMS to ensure the scheme remains financially stable and continues to protect its members. The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA)  has called for accountability on how South Africa’s Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) is run, in order to protect the scheme’s members. This…

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Mpumalanga tourism pleased with Easter weekend visitor influx

Bourke’s Luck Potholes located along the Panorama Route, approximately 35km north of the town of Graskop in Mpumalanga. Tourism authorities in Mpumalanga have expressed satisfaction with the influx of travellers visiting different tourist attraction sites this Easter weekend. The province is a tourist favourite. The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency says most of its visitors…

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Makhubu vows to take up fight against illicit economy

(Left) SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter and Commissioner-Designate, Dr Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu (right) briefing the media, 4 April 2026. The newly appointed Commissioner for the South African Revenue Services (SARS) Dr. Ngobani Makhubu says his team will take up the fight against the illicit economy as he readies to take over the reigns. Makhubu is succeeding…

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