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Heavy sentence for abalone poacher

Thursday, September 20, 2018

The Eastern Cape Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) has lauded the 20-year sentence the Port Elizabeth High Court handed down to convicted abalone poacher Morné Blignaut (48) on Wednesday.

Japan keen to invest in SA

Thursday, September 20, 2018

While Japanese countries are keen to invest in the South African economy, South Africa can learn a lot from the East Asian nation, says the country’s Ambassador to Japan, Thulani Dlomo.

Mantashe to engage KZN, E Cape communities

Thursday, September 20, 2018

Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe is set to engage mining companies and communities in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape this long weekend.

SA, Ecuador share notes on housing development

Thursday, September 20, 2018

South Africa’s vision of integrated urban planning continues to be negatively impacted by the development of houses in the periphery of urban centres, says Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Andries Nel.

SA cities improving business environment

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

South African cities are making significant strides in improving the ease of doing business, a report by the World Bank Group has found.

Dam levels hold despite heatwave

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Despite the heatwave in some parts of the country, dam levels in the Western Cape remain consistent, with an improvement from 60.6% to 61.6% this week.

SA gears up for UNGA

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

In just five days, President Cyril Ramaphosa will join other world leaders at the 73rd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as they present their views on pressing world issues.

Rhino poaching 'kingpins' nabbed in Hawks operation

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

The Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (Hawks) has scored a significant victory in the fight against rhino horn poaching after six key syndicate members were arrested separately on Tuesday, in Mpumalanga.