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Gauteng Portfolio Committee on Finance notes GPG shortfall reports

Thursday, January 9, 2025

The Gauteng Legislature Portfolio Committee on Finance says it will continue to closely monitor spending in provincial departments following reports that the provincial government is facing a R6 billion shortfall by June this year.

DTIC notes ArcelorMittal South Africa’s decision

Thursday, January 9, 2025

The steel industry is critical in the reconstruction and recovery plan for the South African economy, particularly, the manufacturing, mining, construction, engineering, and transportation sectors, said the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic).

eThekwini bans fishing activities in Umngeni Estuary

Thursday, January 9, 2025

The eThekwini Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal has announced the prohibition of recreational and fishing activities from the Umngeni Estuary to the Blue Lagoon non-bathing beach.

Preliminary probe sheds light on Van Reenen’s Pass horror crash

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

The preliminary investigation into the horrific accident involving a truck and minibus at the N3 Van Reenen's Pass on Monday has revealed that the minibus lost control and swerved toward the right oncoming traffic lane and collided with a truck head-on.

RTMC calls for responsible driving amid inclement weather conditions

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

With predictions of severe weather conditions in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal in the coming days leading to the weekend, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has urged all motorists to exercise extreme caution to avoid crashes.

Call to exercise extreme caution on the roads

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

With predictions that South Africa will experience heavy rain in some parts of the country, the Department of Transport has urged road users to exercise extreme caution on the road.