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SARS uncovers customs under-declaration scheme

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The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has executed search and seizure and preservation orders to secure evidence and assets against six people alleged to have under-declared taxable income exceeding R45 million, resulting in income-tax prejudice of about R18 million.

Weather outlook: 17 March - 22 March

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) forecast shows that cloudy and cool conditions will persist over the eastern parts of the country, with scattered rain and showers possible over Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Gauteng on Tuesday.

More than 16 000 suspects arrested for various offences

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The South African Police Service (SAPS) continues to implement its nationwide crime prevention and combating operations, which has resulted in the arrests of 16 648 suspects for various offences in recent days.

Localisation is key to deepen SA’s value chains 

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Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister, Alexandra Abrahams, says localisation must be embraced as a national commitment to rebuild productive capacity, deepen value chains and ensure that economic growth translates into real opportunities for South Africans.

Home Affairs cuts red tape for visa applications

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The Department of Home Affairs has launched a groundbreaking digital platform to fast-track the processing of visa applications for individuals attending major international events.

North West refutes viral image of alleged learner killing

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The North West Department of Education has moved to dispel misleading information currently circulating on social media of a photo of a 54-year-old woman allegedly arrested for beating a 12-year-old learner to death for not wearing proper school uniform.

Restoring dignity through decent housing

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As South Africa marks Human Rights Month and approaches three decades since the adoption of its Constitution, the link between human rights and human settlements has never been more pronounced.

Mnquma Municipality strengthens rural infrastructure development efforts

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Mnquma Local Municipality has intensified efforts to strengthen rural infrastructure development following an oversight visit by the Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) to monitor progress on key road construction projects in Ngqamakwe, valued at more than R33 million.

Buying local strengthens SA's economic recovery

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South Africa’s economic recovery and long-term growth are built not only in boardrooms and policy meetings, but in everyday choices ordinary South Africans make, says Government Deputy Spokesperson William Baloyi.