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Transnet, Botswana Rail agree in principle to collaborate

Friday, August 5, 2022

Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) and Botswana Rail (BR) are expected to embark on a joint development initiative, which Transet says will allow “Botswana to access South African ports in a more efficient manner”.

Nxesi calls for innovation to tackle problems in SA

Friday, August 5, 2022

Minister of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi, has called on government and civil society to join hands and become more innovative in confronting the complex challenges facing the country in order to set SA on a higher growth path.

Labour hosts asbestos management workshop

Friday, August 5, 2022

While the Asbestos Abatement Regulations 2020 do not prescribe a cut-off date for the removal of any asbestos-containing material in workplaces, it is the duty of every employer to have a management plan in place, says the Department of Employment and Labour.

Creecy visits National Zoological Gardens of SA

Friday, August 5, 2022

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has visited the National Zoological Gardens (NZG) of South Africa to review the facility’s contribution to biodiversity, research, scientific services, animal welfare, conservation, tourism and public awareness.

Three nabbed for cocaine consignment worth millions

Friday, August 5, 2022

The Hawks, together with Crime Intelligence and Western Cape Traffic, on Thursday arrested three men for the possession of a cocaine consignment worth an estimated value of over R 400 million.

Eskom welcomes sentencing of cable thieves

Friday, August 5, 2022

Eskom has welcomed the conviction and sentencing of three cable thieves, who stole at least 564kg of the power utility’s aluminium overhead conductor cable.

Illegal mining suspects appear in court

Friday, August 5, 2022

A group of suspects arrested during a Hawks led operation to curtail illegal mining in the area, appeared in the Krugersdorp and Randfontein Magistrates’ Courts on Thursday.