Sasol cuts gas production in Mozambique amid post-election unrest

2 minutes South African petrochemical giant Sasol has reduced natural gas production at its central processing facility in Temane, Mozambique, citing concerns for the safety of staff and assets amid widespread unrest following a disputed election.  South Africa relies heavily on gas imports through the Rompco pipeline, which transports gas from Mozambique’s onshore fields to…

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Contraband seized in Thohoyandou prison raid

National Commissioner of Correctional Services, Makgothi Samuel Thobakgale Correctional Services authorities have conducted a prison raid at the Matatshe Correctional Centre in Thohoyandou, Limpopo. Officials confiscated drugs, more than 20 cellphones and various electronics during the operation held last night.  National Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale led the correctional services guards and police in the search and…

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Netball coach hopes NSA head’s suspension will be resolved soon

Netball South Africa (NSA) President Cecilia Molokwane on a visit to Rantailane Secondary School in North West on March 7, 2024. Sports scientist and Golden Fireballs netball Team Coach Dr. Elsje Jordan says she hopes Netball South Africa’s (NSA) President Cecilia Molokwane’s suspension issue will get resolved soon. Molokwane was suspended in April after she…

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Mpumalanga MEC concerned about illegal mining in Barberton

Illegal miners arrested at Sheba Mine in Barberton, Mpumalanga as part of the SAPS’ Operation Vala Umgodi on August 1, 2025. Mpumalanga Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC Jackie Macie has raised concern over the increase of crimes in the Barberton area, especially illegal mining. Macie spoke outside the Barberton Magistrate’s Court following the appearance…

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KZN motorists urged to switch to new licence plates

Former KZN Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube and former KZN Transport MEC Sipho Hlomuka unveiling the province’s new plates, November 2023. The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Transport has warned motorists that they have until November 30 to switch to the new vehicle licence system. The provincial Transport Department introduced the new numbering system to address a shortage…

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