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Hawks crack down on criminals

Sunday, October 13, 2024

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), also known as the Hawks, will continue to pursue criminals without fear, favour or prejudice.

Five family members killed in stabbing spree

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Police in KwaZulu-Natal have launched a manhunt for a suspect, who allegedly killed five of his family members in a stabbing spree that left two others injured.

Eskom records 200 consecutive days of no load shedding

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Eskom has recorded 200 days without implementing load shedding in South Africa, with the last day of load shedding being on 26 March this year.

The power utility on Sunday said the implementation of the Generation Operational Recovery Plan has yielded a reduction of [about] 8.6% in unplanned outages, and an improvement in the Energy Availability Factor by [about] 7.7%.

“The plan is projected to contribute to a potential 2% growth in the South African economy and improve Eskom’s financial performance for the financial year 2025,” Eskom said.

R25 million cocaine bust at airport

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Customs officials of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have made a cocaine bust at the OR Tambo International Airport, with a street value of some R25 million.

Two-pot system withdrawals hit R21 billion

Sunday, October 13, 2024

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) says a total gross lump sum of some R21.4 billion has been paid out to taxpayers, who have applied to utilise their Savings Withdrawals Benefit of the two-pot retirement system.

R800 million spent to recover rail lines in Durban

Friday, October 11, 2024

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has to date spent R800 million in recovering commuter rail lines in the City of eThekwini as part of its recovery programme.