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Hefty sentences for Eastern Cape rhino poaching gang

Thursday, June 22, 2023

A six-man rhino poaching gang has been handed prison terms ranging between 16 and 20 years after they were found guilty of conspiracy to commit theft of rhino horn and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.

Health dept’s Maja appears in court over Digital Vibes tender scandal

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

The National Department of Health says it has noted the media reports about one of its senior officials, Popo Maja, who appeared in court on Wednesday, 21 June. 

“We will first gather more information about the alleged charges before making any pronouncement on the matter,” the brief statement read.

According to News24, Maja, who is the Director of Communications at the National Department of Health, has appeared in court on corruption charges related to the R150 million tender awarded to Digital Vibes.

Komati Power Station repurposing forges ahead

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

The Komati Power Station’s transition from a coal fired station to a repurposed, multifaceted hub is well underway, with Eskom issuing a tender notice for a service provider to drive the socio-economic development plan for the transition from fossil to renewable energy.

Government brings tourism opportunities to young people

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

The Department of Tourism in collaboration with the Department of Small Business Development and the Free State Department of Economic Development will host a community engagement to discuss opportunities that available to upskill and empower the youth in the sector.

Climate experts urge SA to prepare for looming El Niño

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

South African climate experts have called on governments, businesses and communities to increase their awareness of the pending El Niño that is currently manifesting in the central Pacific Ocean.

Skills centre a beacon of hope for Ugu District youth

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

The youth from Ugu District Municipality in the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, will no longer have to travel long distances to access the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed in various fields, thanks to the opening of a youth skills centre.

Plans in place to avoid 'highly improbable' blackout

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Chairman of the Management Committee National Rationalised Specifications (NRS) Association of South Africa, Vally Padayachee, says the country remains very distant from an electrical blackout even in the face of higher stages of load shedding.