People queuing at the BMA offices 1 minute The Border Management Authority (BMA) says it’s working closely with other law enforcement authorities to ensure that trade and travel are not disrupted at the Lebombo border post. It says 50 000 travellers passed through the border post between South Africa and Mozambique during the just ended…
President Cyril Ramaphosa signs the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) bill into law at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on September 13, 2024. 1 minute Pressure is mounting on President Cyril Ramaphosa to sign the two remaining clauses of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act into law. The three-month deadline for negotiations on the…
A ferry loading passengers. 1 minute The Free State Tourism Department says it plays an important role in driving the province’s economy. The department celebrated the start of its tourism campaign at the Gariep Dam Open Park in the Xhariep District yesterday. Motorists drive through the Free State when visiting other provinces like the Eastern…
Twelve-year-old Masalanabo, who will be Queen Modjadji the seventh in the future. 2 minutes The coronation ceremony for the heir to the Balobedu’s throne, Princess Masalanabo Modjadi, has been set for March next year. This is according to a statement by the princess’ office. Last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa released a statement in which he…
Kungawo Sangqu drawing his portraits. 1 minute A 15-year-old self-taught artist from the KwaZakhele township in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape is using his creative talent to inspire young people. Kungawo Sangqu aims to showcase the diverse opportunities available to generate income. He also wants to empower his peers to explore their passions. The artist’s…
Five accused drug lords appearing in the Groblersdal Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo. 1 minute Police in Limpopo say they are determined to break drug syndicates in the province. Some community members have expressed concern about the escalating crime across the province. The Hawks busted what has been reported to be Africa’s largest illicit drugs manufacturing…
BMA official hands over a passport to the owner after checking it at a port of entry. 1 minute The Border Management Authority (BMA) says drones and other advanced technologies are being used to curb crimes at the borders, including Lebombo and Beitbridge. The BMA will be temporarily making use of drones to monitor vulnerable…
A file image of a police badge on an officer. 2 minutes The family of 56-year-old Captain Danasegran Pather says they have lost their pillar of strength. Pather was among two police officers from the Hammarsdale Police Station who were shot and killed while on duty on Saturday night. The trio was responding to the…
A tap with running water. 1 minute Bulk water utility, Rand Water, says that it has started switching water back on in certain areas, following an 86-hour maintenance that left parts of Johannesburg without water. Some residents have expressed frustration saying that the water tankers have been few and far between. VIDEO | Residents have…
A BMA official checks motorist’s travel documents. 2 minutes The Border Management Authority (BMA) says more than 50,000 travellers have passed through the Lebombo Port of Entry this long weekend. Lebombo reported smooth operations with no significant incidents or challenges recorded with the rise in traffic during the festive season. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Mmemme Mogotsi…
