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Sisulu intervenes in Makhanda water crisis

Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has intervened in the water and sanitation crisis in Makhanda in an effort to ensure that residents in the Eastern Cape town have access to clean and safe drinking water.

25 held during Hillbrow raids

25 held during Hillbrow raids

Twenty-five people were arrested during raids in four buildings in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, says Metro police spokesperson Wayne Minnaar.

SONA preparations at an advanced stage

Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Lechesa Tsenoli says preparations for next week’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) are at an advanced stage.

Two arrested after Anti-Gang Unit attack

The Western Cape police’s Anti-Gang Unit last night arrested two suspects and seized firearms as well as an assortment of ammunition in the wake of six police officers being attacked in Nyanga earlier in the day.

Traffic inspector arrested for R3000 bribe

The Road Traffic Management Corporation has welcomed the arrest of a Free State provincial traffic inspector after allegedly extorting a R3000 bribe from a motorist.

Modise condemns Parliamentary scuffle

National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise has denounced a scuffle that broke out between Members of Parliament during an induction programme on Wednesday.

Sixth administration strategises to run a tight ship

Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu says government programmes in the next five years will be informed by the need to effectively serve the electorate, underpinned by obligations to fulfil the objectives contained in the National Development Plan (NDP).

NEMISA fights youth unemployment

Mohau Kwebu had many challenges growing up, including having a mother with a mental disability and an absent father, but he was determined to realise his dream of becoming a visual arts storyteller.

Collect your grant before it lapses

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has called on social grant beneficiaries to collect their social grant monthly to avoid potential lapses.