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Beware of scammers posing as SAPS

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The South African Police Service (SAPS) is warning members of the public about a scam that continues to circulate in various provinces involving fraudulent letters and phone calls that falsely appear to originate from the SAPS.

Call for reform of political-administrative interface 

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile has recognised significant systemic weaknesses that undermine the effectiveness of the South African state, calling for the construction of a capable government and the reform of the political-administrative interface.

Minister announces preferred bidders under BESIPPPP Bid Window 3

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In an ongoing effort to ensure energy security and reduce the cost of electricity, Electricity and Energy Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has announced the appointment of five preferred bidders under the Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP) Bid Window 3.

Postbank warns grant beneficiaries of card fraud scams

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South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grant beneficiaries using the black Postbank cards as well as the gold SASSA cards have been urged to be wary of rising fraud scams targeting their cards and PIN information.

Government welcomes sentencing in Joshlin Smith case

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Government has welcomed the life sentences handed down by the Western Cape High Court to Racquel Smith, Jacquen Appollis, and Steveno van Rhyn who have been convicted of human trafficking and kidnapping in connection with the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith.

SAWC attains accreditation for National Diploma programme

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The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has encouraged aspiring conservationists to enrol in the Southern African Wildlife College’s (SAWC) accredited National Diploma programme.

Biodiversity offsetting is key to South Africa’s sustainable future

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On 22 May 2025, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and the South African National Parks (SANParks) gathered in Midrand at the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), Gauteng, to mark not only the National Biodiversity Offset Conference, but also the International Day for Biological Diversity.