South Africa

Eskom has announced that it will implement load shedding from this afternoon after the power utility faced some challenges at several power stations.

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has emphasised the importance of supporting young people with business ventures, as they are in a position to lead the search for sustainable solutions.

One person was shot dead while 46 of his accomplices were arrested when a police operation descended on an illegal mining operation in the West Rand on Tuesday.

The South African Post Office (Sapo) has assured its customers that the initial teething problems on the online renewal for motor vehicle licences service have been resolved.

KwaZulu-Natal Social Development MEC, Nonhlanhla Khoza, has commended the police for the arrest of the man accused of the brutal murder of two Grade 12 learners.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has denounced the gang rape of eight women in Krugersdorp and called on communities in the area to work with police to “ensure that these criminals are apprehended and prosecuted”.

In an effort to alleviate traffic congestion on the roads, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) will be running a special charter train for the Comrades Marathon later this month.