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K-9, rural safety units make inroads in fight against crime

Thursday, December 21, 2023

The Mossel Bay, Overstrand and Swartland K-9 Units, in partnership with the areas Rural Safety Units (RSUs), continue to make inroads in the fight against crime, particularly in their communities. 

SONA set for 8 February 2024

Thursday, December 21, 2023

President Cyril Ramaphosa has written to the National Assembly (NA) Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Chairperson, Amos Masondo, requesting them to convene a Joint Sitting of the two Houses for the State of the Nation Address (SONA) to take place on 8 February 2024.

Reduced lanes on N3 northbound between M13 interchange

Thursday, December 21, 2023

The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has urged motorists to be patient on the roads this busy festive season as short-term single lane closures have been applied between the M13/N3 and Hammarsdale Interchanges for the placement of the concrete barriers and for the re-marking of traffic lanes.

Minister calls on road users to adhere to rules of the road

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has called on all road users to obey the rules of the road and for motorists to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy before embarking on a trip and avoid driving under the influence of alcohol.

Umalusi mourns death of Prof Peliwe Lolwana

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Umalusi and its stakeholders said they are in deep grief after the passing of Professor Peliwe Lolwana. 

Lolwana was the last Chief Executive of the South African Certification Council (SAFCERT) and the first CEO of Umalusi, a position she held from 2000 until her retirement in 2008.

“She was at Umalusi on 24 November 2023 to give a memorable tribute speech at a memorial lecture and roundtable discussion organised in honour of the late Dr Fred Calitz, her SAFCERT predecessor.