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Plantation initiatives provide job opportunities 

Thursday, March 20, 2025

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has announced initiatives that will significantly contribute to the sustainable management of South Africa’s plantations while creating employment opportunities.

Today is D-day for SASSA gold cards

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Social grant beneficiaries who have not replaced their South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) gold cards with the new Postbank black cards, have been urged to do so.

Public urged to be vigilant as more mpox cases detected in Gauteng

Thursday, March 20, 2025

The Department of Health has urged the public to remain vigilant regarding symptoms of mpox, as three additional laboratory-confirmed cases of the disease have been identified in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng.

The newly confirmed cases include a 38-year-old man, who sought treatment at a healthcare facility due to symptoms of mpox. 

The other two cases involve a 14-year-old boy and a 33-year-old woman, both of whom have been in contact with the first patient.

Serial hijacker arrested in KwaZulu-Natal

Thursday, March 20, 2025

A serial hijacker linked to a number of vehicle theft and hijacking cases has been tracked, traced and arrested in Emanguzi, KwaZulu-Natal.

Condolences for family of Ashwin Trikamjee

Thursday, March 20, 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed condolences on the passing of the President of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha and Chairperson of the National Religious Leaders' Forum, Ashwin Trikamjee.

Deputy President Mashatile concludes working visit to Japan

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has successfully concluded his working visit to Japan, which sought to reaffirm the strong cooperation between South Africa and that country in areas of mutual interest. 

As the two nations celebrate 115 years of strong diplomatic relations, 2025 signifies a significant milestone as both countries chair important multilateral organisations.