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Fake goods confiscated in W Cape raid

Friday, October 24, 2025

The Western Cape Provincial Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Policing Team, in conjunction with various law enforcement agencies and industry partners, has confiscated counterfeit goods to the value of R8 million.

Former Portfolio Committee member commences his 20-year prison sentence

Friday, October 24, 2025

Former Member of Parliament and Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs (2007–2009), Manyaba Rubben Mohlaloga, has been ordered to report to the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Thursday, 23 October 2025, to commence serving his 20-year imprisonment sentence handed down on 14 February 2019.

Transnet invests R967 million in new equipment

Friday, October 24, 2025

The acquisition of four new ship-to-shore (STS) cranes at a cost of R967 million to enhance operations at the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2, reinforces Transnet’s commitment to improving its service offering through investing in new equipment.

W Cape road upgrade to improve traffic flow

Friday, October 24, 2025

The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure (DOI) has completed a project to upgrade 3.8 km of the MR 201 (R301) from a single carriageway to a dual carriageway.

Gauteng residents warned of road closures

Friday, October 24, 2025

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), together with other law enforcement agencies, will this weekend conduct a coordinated joint operation that will result in in temporary road closures, lane restrictions, and intermittent disruptions across key routes.

Nzimande calls for Africa to build self-reliant health innovation systems

Friday, October 24, 2025

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has called for greater investment in Africa’s scientific and manufacturing capabilities to secure the continent’s health future and reduce dependence on imported medical products.

The Minister made these remarks at the BIO Africa-CPHIA Convention 2025, which took place at the Durban International Convention Centre on Thursday.

He reaffirmed the importance of the conference theme -- Moving Towards Self-Reliance to Achieve Universal Health Coverage and Health Security in Africa.

SA, Vietnam celebrate enduring friendship at State Banquet

Thursday, October 23, 2025

The warmth of friendship and the promise of deeper cooperation marked the State Banquet held in honour of President Cyril Ramaphosa and his delegation in Hanoi on Thursday evening, bringing to a close a day that symbolised a new chapter in South Africa–Vietnam relations.