South Africa

Phumudzo Maphaha has been appointed at the new Presiding Inspector over the Grayston Drive Pedestrian and cyclist structural bridge collapse inquiry.

Government has called on all South Africans and the international community to emulate the values of the first democratic President, Nelson Mandela, as the country celebrates his Centenary.

Nine suspects linked to fraudulent drivers licenses issued in Carnarvon in the Northern Cape have appeared before the Carnarvon Magistrate Court today.

The Gauteng Infrastructure Development MEC, Jacob Mamabolo, has called for law enforcement agencies to investigate and arrest those responsible for the vandalism of the Olievenhoutbosch clinic.

Energy Minister Jeff Radebe says the project agreements of the 27 renewable energy Independent Power Producer Projects will be signed on Tuesday 13 March.

The Hawks in the North West have confirmed that they conducted a search and seizure operation at the offices of the North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo.

Police Minister, General Bheki Cele, has commended police action in apprehending the suspects linked to the murder of Captain Dumisani Mhlanzi.

Nine marine inspectors from the Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) appeared at the Hermanus Magistrate‘s Court for alleged involvement in an abalone-poaching syndicate.

The South Africa Social Security Agency (SASSA) and the South African Post Office (SAPO) have announced their readiness to commence the payment of social grants to more than 5.7 million social grant beneficiaries from 1 April 2018.

The Public Service Commission’s highest decision making body, the Plenary, has committed to honour the year 2018, which has been marked as the year of Nelson Mandela, by boosting its anti-corruption efforts.

The Department of Women says it considers the strip searching of about 40 female staff over the menstruation incident at Topbet as inhumane and a gross violation of human rights.

Home Affairs Deputy Minister Fatima Chohan says the repositioning of Home Affairs within the security cluster allows the department to effectively contribute to crime fighting, among other services.

The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training has committed to enhance its oversight responsibility on the University of Zululand’s KwaDlangezwa campus in eMpangeni, until the institution functions normally.

Police Minister General Bheki Cele says processes are already underway to remove 57 police officers who have been found to have criminal records or cases against them, from the system.

Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has encouraged the youth to pursue careers that will enable them to participate meaningfully in the wildlife economy.