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Mashatile to update NCOP on government priorities

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Wednesday brief members of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) during the oral replies session, on efforts led by government to accelerate land reform and agricultural support.

Nzimande welcomes France’s first hydrogen-powered vessel in Cape Town

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has welcomed the Energy Observer, a hydrogen-powered boat that made a stopover at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront for the first time.

The Minister also officially opened the one-of-a-kind vessel to the public from 12 - 20 June, free of charge. 

The Energy Observer has been described as the first hydrogen-powered, zero-emissions vessel, which is self-sufficient and capable of drawing its energy from nature, while aiming to preserve it.

Hawks bust alleged UIF fraudsters

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

At least seven people have appeared in the Molopo Magistrate’s Court on allegations that they defrauded the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) of some R2 million.

Cele wraps up successful policing visit to China

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Police Minister, General Bheki Cele, has successfully wrapped up a five-day official visit to the People’s Republic of China, ahead of the upcoming 15th BRICS Summit to be hosted in Johannesburg in August 2023.