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Energy Action Plan makes progress

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe, says the Energy Action Plan (EAP) that government has implemented to address the electricity crisis is beginning to make progress.

Temporary Manager appointed for Mangaung prison

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Following the daring escape of convicted murderer and rapist, Thabo Bester, from the Mangaung Correctional Centre in the Free State, Correctional Services National Commissioner, Makgothi Thobakgale, has announced the appointment of a Temporary Manager for the facility.

SA awaits update on Gupta brother's extradition application

Thursday, March 30, 2023

An urgent meeting has been requested between the South African and United Arab Emirates’ central authorities and the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola and his counterpart in the UAE to get an update on the status of an extradition application pertaining to Atul Gupta and Rajesh Gupta.

Hawks conduct operations at Bedfordview house, offices

Thursday, March 30, 2023

The Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation team conducted simultaneous search and seizure operations at a house in Bedfordview and offices in Germiston and Edenvale on Wednesday morning.

Tribute for nurses who lost lives during pandemic

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, has paid tribute to the nurses who lost their lives when they became the first line of defence to protect South Africans during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Buy Local expo ends on high note

Thursday, March 30, 2023

The 11th annual Buy Local Summit & Expo has been declared a success after it wrapped up earlier this week on a high note.

Africa is an oyster for young entrepreneurs

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) -- which is expected to create a continent-wide market comprising 1.3 billion people and a combined Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of US$3.4 trillion -- will make the continent an oyster for young entrepreneurs.

Concession for long term visa applicants extended

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has extended the blanket concession for long-term visa or waiver applicants who are awaiting outcomes of their applications.