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Eskom contract worker sentenced to 35 years in prison

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Eskom contract worker, Simeon Majaonke Shongwe (46), is expected to serve 20 years behind bars after he was sentenced to 35 years' imprisonment by the Ermelo District Court on Monday.

Call for better policing

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has emphasised to members of the police service that citizens deserve an effective, accountable policing service that is deeply trusted by the communities it serves.

Agreement to strengthen pharmacy education quality

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

The Council on Higher Education (CHE) and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) have formally entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to strengthen cooperation, coordination and collaboration in the quality assurance, accreditation and promotion of pharmacy education and training in South Africa.

SANDF conducts Project OWETHU outreach in Limpopo

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF), through the South African Military Health Service (SAMHS), is conducting Project OWETHU, a humanitarian community outreach programme in Limpopo.

Call for transport operators to regularise operations

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has called on transport operators to act responsibly, work with the department in good faith, and take immediate steps to regularise their operations.

Steenhuisen announces establishment of new South African Veterinary Council

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has welcomed the establishment of the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC), saying its composition brings together a broad and diverse range of expertise from the veterinary and para-veterinary professions, academia, regulatory practice and law.