South Africa

Seven people – including a former Member of Parliament – have been arrested for alleged corruption related to a R27 million tender.

South African Revenue Service Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter, has granted special permission for the importation of jet fuel, known as kerosene, after the industry raised concerns about the threat of fuel shortage.

The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) is expected to convene its second public dialogue on the National Climate Change Response Fund on Thursday.

A 45-year-old man suspected of the murder of 18 people in the Eastern Cape has abandoned his bail application in the Lusikisiki Magistrates’ Court in the Eastern Cape.

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has asserted that it remains committed to fostering a skilled and innovative workforce to drive the future of rail.

A first of its kind project preparation bid window that will allow state owned entities, public entities and municipalities to apply for project preparation support has been announced.

Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Bernice Swarts has announced that her department plans to relaunch an initiative aimed at planting one million trees.

The City of Tshwane has urged consumers to conserve water so as to avoid higher restriction levels.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has closed more than 1900 cases during the 2023/24 financial year.

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has undertaken a bold initiative designed to elevate the country’s parks to world-renowned tourism destinations.

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has initiated a comprehensive departmental spending review to ensure that every rand is utilised effectively.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it has saved the South African government approximately R8 billion during the last financial year through “effective investigations, speedy litigation and recovery processes”.

Minister of Correctional Services, Dr Pieter Groenewald, has concluded the backlog of parole applications for inmates who are serving life sentences.

The Copyright Amendment Bill and Performers’ Protection Amendment Bill has been referred to the Constitutional Court by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to appear in the National Assembly in Parliament on Thursday to respond to Questions for Oral Reply.