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SASSA makes strides in COVID-19 grant payments

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has made great strides in making payments for the special COVID-19 SRD Grant, with close to five million approved applicants having been paid for December 2021.

Mbalula welcomes election of new members to IMO council

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has lauded the outcomes of the council elections of the 32nd International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Assembly as fair, transparent and without prejudice.

Accidents with multiple fatalities increase on SA roads

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

South Africa has recorded a 142% spike in road crashes with multiple fatalities at the mid-point of the festive season, resulting in 17 crashes this year, compared to seven over the same period last year.

Police urged to act decisively against criminals

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

The Police Ministry has urged members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) to act decisively whenever confronted by criminals and not to compromise their safety.

18 held for speeding in Gauteng

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

The Gauteng Traffic Police’s High-Speed Unit has arrested 18 drivers for allegedly speeding excessively on Gauteng roads.