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Three to appear in court over R5.5 m drug bust

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Two men and a woman are expected to appear in court on Wednesday after they were caught in possession of drugs, estimated to be worth R5.5 million, said the South African Police Service (SAPS).

Port Nolloth revitalisation to stimulate local economy

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

The revitalisation of the Northern Cape coastal town of Port Nolloth, has the potential to stimulate various economic activities around the port that will benefit small and medium enterprises.

Officials assist to reintegrate people living in Paint City, Wingfield

Monday, May 3, 2021

(Please note the corrected version of this earlier story on SAnews.)
The Department of Home Affairs and its partners have been engaging the protestors living in temporary shelters in Paint City and Wingfield in Cape Town, before taking down the tents and removing ablution facilities.

Cele welcomes arrest of extortion suspects

Monday, May 3, 2021

Police Minister Bheki Cele has welcomed the arrest of three suspects charged with attempted murder, extortion, kidnapping and intimidation.

Pandor to attend G7 ministerial meeting

Monday, May 3, 2021

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, is set to attend the Group of Seven (G7) Foreign and Development Ministerial meeting in the United Kingdom.

Oversight visit to address Basic Education challenges

Monday, May 3, 2021

The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education will this week embark on an oversight visit to the Department of Basic Education (DBE) head office in Pretoria, to discuss various issues affecting the sector.