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Taxi and bus owners urged to improve road safety

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has called on public transport operators and the freight industry to step up efforts to reduce road crashes and fatalities this festive season, following a spate of fatal crashes involving minibus vehicles and trucks.

Preferred bidders chosen for renewable energy bid windows

Monday, December 23, 2024

Eight solar PV projects – with a combined contracted capacity of some 1 760MW – have been appointed as preferred bidders under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) Bid Window 7.

Vandalism of Western Cape court condemned

Monday, December 23, 2024

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD) has condemned acts of vandalism during a protest that caused extensive damage to the Bishop Lavis Magistrate Court in the Western Cape.

President moves on full implementation of BELA Act

Friday, December 20, 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday evening announced his intention to sign a Presidential Proclamation that will bring the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act into operation, immediately.

Charcoal innovators transform wattle into wealth

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Two young people from Mvenyane village in Matatiele, Eastern Cape, are transforming the charcoal industry by turning invasive alien black wattle into charcoal, contributing to the environment and combating climate change.