South Africa

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms in several areas in northern KwaZulu-Natal.

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has directed the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Board to activate its forensic unit immediately to work with the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) on cases already under investigation, and refer identified instances of fraud and misrepresentation to the appropriate authorities.

The South African government will pursue its commitment to fiscal discipline and reform implementation as the upcoming South African Investment Conference (SAIC) provides a pivotal moment to translate recent economic gains into tangible investment outcomes.

Eskom’s efforts to eliminate load reduction are gathering pace with more than 210 000 customers no longer affected during peak periods.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Bojanala District continues to record successes following recent coordinated crime-fighting operations int the North West.

South Africa is choosing momentum over hesitation. At a time when global markets are marked by volatility and investor caution, the country is pressing ahead with its sixth Investment Conference - a signal that it intends not to retreat, but to compete.

The South African Police Service (SAPS), working closely with Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), has arrested five South African female drug mules at OR Tambo International Airport with drugs worth more than R5 million concealed on their bodies.

Progress is being made to address service delivery challenges in the Free State, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said.

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in the North West province has administered 86% of its Foot and Mouth Disease vaccines.

With Water Month drawing to a close, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is set to officially launch the Moretele South Far West Pipeline on Monday.