LIVE | Ntshavheni briefs media on last week’s cabinet meeting
Minister Ntshavheni briefs the media on the last cabinet meeting. 1 minute Minister Ntshavheni briefs the media on the last cabinet meeting. LIVE|
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Four Mpumalanga police officers remanded in custody following theft
Arrest banner 1 minute The four police officers arrested for theft and defeating the ends of justice have been remanded in custody by the Barberton Magistrate’s Court in Mpumalanga. Sergeant Danisile Mahlangu, Sergeant Mandla Ndlovu, Sergeant Bongani Dlamini and Sergeant Doctor Zulu allegedly searched a house of an alleged paymaster of illegal miners in Barberton,…
Govt’s strategy to eliminate illicit alcohol sector concern: SALBA
Glasses with alcohol seen on a table 1 minute The South African Liquor Brand Association (SALBA) says it remains concerned that government hasn’t yet come up with a meaningful strategy to eliminate the illicit alcohol sector. The National Treasury released a policy review document on the taxation of alcoholic beverages earlier this week. The policy…
Limpopo residents experience power troubles due to meter boxes
Smart electricity meters. 2 minutes With just a week left, Eskom electricity users in Limpopo, who have not yet recoded their meter boxes are experiencing power disruptions. Scores of residents have visited Eskom to recode their electricity meter boxes ahead of the November 24 deadline. After the above mentioned date, all Standard Transfer Specification compliant…
S&P Global revises South Africa’s outlook to positive from stable
S&P logo. 1 minute South Africa is making progress towards a sovereign credit upgrade. This as rating agency Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Global revised South Africa’s outlook to positive from stable on Friday night. S&P has kept the country’s rating at sub investment grade or junk. However, the latest improvement in the outlook points to…
12 non-operational mines identified in Greater Giyani, Malamulele
A miner underground. 1 minute A task team established last year to deal with illegal mining, Operation Vala uMgodi, has identified 12 non-operational mines in the Greater Giyani and Malamulele areas as hotspots for illegal mining activities. The mines ceased their gold mining operations over 30 years ago during the Gazankulu homeland administration. SAPS spokesperson…
Makana Municipality residents face continuous water issues
Running water from a tap. 2 minutes The Makana Municipality in the Eastern Cape has been struggling to overcome water challenges for more than 10 years. Despite numerous interventions from national and provincial government to find lasting solutions, the residents are still subjected to water cuts. The Special Investigating Unit is currently investigating the municipality,…
India takes 2-1 lead in T20 series against South Africa
India has taken a 2-1 lead in the four-match T20 International series against South Africa after a hard-fought 11-run victory at Supersport Park in Centurion. 1 minute India has taken a 2-1 lead in the four-match T20 International series against South Africa after a hard-fought 11-run victory at Supersport Park in Centurion last night. Batting…
Popular East London beach closed due to erosion
Eastern Beach in East London. 2 minutes The Buffalo City Metro in the Eastern Cape has temporary closed its popular Eastern Beach in East London. The decision is due to a safety concern as parts of the beach have been washed away exposing rocks. This has also led to parts of the road and pavement…
Structures to be established to deal with food poisoning crisis in SA
President Cyril Ramaphosa. 2 minutes President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed that Joint Operational and Intelligence Structures be established at a national and provincial level, to deal with the food poisoning crisis in South Africa. He addressed the nation on Friday night, giving government’s response as food poisoning cases grow. The President says at least 22…