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Operations at Groblers Bridge temporarily suspended

Thursday, January 23, 2025

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, on Wednesday said operations at the Groblers Bridge port of entry into Botswana are still temporarily suspended due to heavy rainfall, which caused significant flooding at the various operational areas.

North West Premier proposes Eskom take over Ditsobotla electricity supply

Thursday, January 23, 2025

The North West Provincial Government, led by Premier Lazarus Mokgosi, has held an engagement session with the Council of Ditsobotla Local Municipality in Lichtenburg to address the municipality’s ongoing service delivery challenges, particularly regarding electricity supply.

During the meeting, the provincial government proposed that the struggling municipality transfer its electricity rights to Eskom, under the oversight of the Ministry of Electricity.

Rape accused Pastor Omotoso and co-accused to learn fate in April

Thursday, January 23, 2025

The racketeering, trafficking in persons, rape, and sexual assault case against controversial televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his two co-accused, Lusanda Solani and Zikiswa Sitho, has been adjourned to April for judgement.

Macpherson welcomes PwC probe into R800m oxygen plant tender

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the department’s appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to conduct an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a controversial R800 million Oxygen Plant tender awarded by the Independent Development Trust (IDT).

Bud rot of palms detected in some parts of SA

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has issued a warning on the detection of the Bud rot of palms (Phytophthora palmivora) in certain parts of the country.