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Hawks making inroads on high profile cases

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Detectives from the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation are making in-roads on several high profile police cases – from allegations of State capture, commercial crimes, to organized crime – with some probes successfully concluded, while others are awaiting prosecutorial decisions.

SAPS pounce on heist gang

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National Police Commissioner General Khehla Sitole has commended members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) following a series of successes in clamping down on cash-in-transit heists.

Environmental practitioners go online

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The launch of Online Registration for Environmental Assessment Practitioners (EAPs) is a historic moment that marks the formalisation of a vigorous and growing environmental profession.

Officers in Idibala dance video charged

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The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has welcomed a decision by the Johannesburg Emergency Medical Services to institute disciplinary action against officers who recorded themselves doing the famous Idibala dance while driving.

Minister probes Durban court shooting

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Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha has instituted an investigation into the shooting that took place at the Durban Magistrate Court on Monday.

Mantashe unhappy with Gold Fields planned retrenchments

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Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has met with Gold Fields executives as part of efforts to resolve the current impasse, where the company wants to retrench over a thousand workers at its South Deep mine.

TWIMS set to boost SA manufacturing

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The launch of the newly established Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies (TWIMS) is set to boost South Africa’s manufacturing sector.

Taking a leap of faith to pursue business

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For many, leaving a secure job to venture into the unknown world of business, is a scary thought. But businesswoman Portia Mngomezulu, chose to put her faith in her dreams.

New Minister paves way for one department

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The newly appointed Communications Minister, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, has made an undertaking to work closely with organised labour, entities under the portfolio and staff to ensure that the transition of merging the two departments is seamless and smooth.

Update on SAPS lifestyle audit report

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National Police Commissioner General Khehla Sitole will on Tuesday update Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police on the lifestyle audit and vetting of police officials.

Study to assess illegal mining in Johannesburg

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The Department of Mineral Resources has initiated a ground stability study to be undertaken in Johannesburg to assess whether there is any long-term damage to critical infrastructure installation as a result of illegal mining activities.

Travellers urged to comply with SA's import regulations

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The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has called all international travellers, who will be visiting South Africa during the festive season, to comply with the country’s import requirements for agricultural and related regulated products.