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Sting operation prevents trafficking of 443 children

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A joint sting operation between the Border Management Authority (BMA), Home Affairs and the South African Police Service has stopped more than 40 buses travelling into South Africa through the Beitbridge Border Post carrying children who are alleged to have been trafficked.

Multilateralism key to dealing with climate change

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged global leaders to continue working together in efforts to tackle climate change as unilateralism can have detrimental result on developing economies.

Govt, community-based organisations meet on housing

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Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has commended the long history of community-based organisations (CBOs) in advocating for people-centred and community-driven approaches to development. 

Lesotho, Zimbabwe exemption permits extended

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Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has announced that he has issued directives to extend the validity of the exemption permits in respect of Lesotho and Zimbabwean nationals to 31 December 2024.

SA commends Cuba’s support in water sector

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Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has commended the Cuban government for its continued solidarity with the people of South Africa, particularly in the field of water and sanitation.

New provincial number plate system unveiled in KZN

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KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has unveiled a new number plate system for the province, marking an end to the traditional discrete numbering system to a more dynamic and continuous numbering system. 

Motorists urged to prepare adequately for festive season travel

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With 14 days left before the start of the festive season peak travel period in South Africa, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has called on freight and public transport operators to ensure their drivers are fit and healthy to be on the road.

Heatwave conditions break records

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Following the heatwave conditions that prevailed for a number of days in most parts of the country, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) says November records were broken in both the maximum and minimum temperature measurements.

Empangeni mega catalytic project set to accelerate KZN housing delivery

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KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has unveiled the Empangeni Integrated Residential Development Programme (IRDP) Phase 2, identified as a mega catalytic project, which is set to drastically accelerate and sustain delivery of housing opportunities in the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast.