South Africa

Government and its partners planted indigenous trees at various sites across the country on Tuesday to commemorate Indigenous Tree Day.

Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to fast-track the rollout of bulk water infrastructure projects across the country.

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has called for stricter bail measures for repeat offenders and foreign nationals with no fixed address who are accused of crimes against wildlife.

Exxaro Resources and Eskom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on strategic initiatives, research, and projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions, improving air quality and facilitating the Just Transition.

The Group of Twenty (G20) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors are set to convene a two-day meeting on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring Meetings, taking place in the United States, later this month.

Eskom has issued a call for proposals from experienced companies to establish renewable energy businesses to expedite the deployment of renewable energy solutions.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has assured the nation that it has the necessary expertise to rescue victims of kidnappings. This, as it rescued two businessmen hours after they were hijacked and kidnapped in Gauteng.

In a major breakthrough in the fight against rhino poaching and wildlife-related crimes, a 54-year-old Zimbabwean national and wanted fugitive, Thomas Chauke, also known as Sazu Nkambuya, has been convicted and sentenced to 110 years’ imprisonment by the Makhanda High Court.

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, arrived in Moscow, Russia, on Monday for a two-day working visit.

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, will be on the ground to monitor the accelerated security control measures at the Lebombo port of entry before the Easter holidays.