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IEC extends voting hours at foreign missions

Thursday, April 18, 2019

The Electoral Commission has agreed to extend voting hours at foreign missions on 27 April to accommodate Jewish voters celebrating the Sabbath.

Travellers called to comply with SA's import regulations

Thursday, April 18, 2019

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has called all international travellers who will be visiting or returning to South Africa during the Easter holidays, to comply with the country’s import requirements for agricultural and related regulated products.

SA must relook at access to firearms: Cele

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

South Africa would be better off if only its armed forces and not private citizens had access to firearms, Police Minister Bheki Cele said on Wednesday.

George Integrated Public Transport Network put on hold

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Transport Minister Blade Nzimande has requested the Western Cape Provincial Government to suspend plans to rollout Phase 4B of the George Integrated Public Transport Network (GIPTN).

Obey water safety measures during Easter weekend

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

The Department of Water and Sanitation has appealed to South Africans, particularly religious leaders, to be cautious and stick to water safety measures to avoid any possible drowning incidents that may occur during the Easter weekend.

Changing lives, restoring dignity

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

For many years, Anna Letwaba, who is disabled, has been relying on her daughter to move her around the house - however, this will be a thing of the past, thanks to a wheelchair donated by the Department of Correctional Services.

Use electricity wisely

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Despite the great strides in increasing access to electricity in the last 25 years, electricity still remains an expensive and scarce household resource.

New equipment to drive Midlands co-op forward

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

The Kings of Midlands Secondary Cooperative of taxi owners will today receive tools and equipment worth well over R10 million.

The Pietermaritzburg based cooperative was founded by a taxi association and represents 10 associations registered as primary cooperatives.

The co-op runs a tyre fitment centre, spares shop, panel beating services and a fuel station.

Government will hand over tyre fitment centre equipment, delivery vans and tow trucks, among others.