South Africa

The South African Police Service (SAPS), through Operation Shanela, has arrested 11 059 suspects between 11 and 17 November 2024.

The China-African Precious Metals Company has recently opened a newly refurbished gold processing plant, which will create close to 4 000 work opportunities in Orkney in the City of Matlosana Local Municipality, North West.

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has called for urgent action to reduce the cost of capital to fund pathways towards a just transition.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained a preservation order from the Special Tribunal against Groen Mintirho, which is associated with former Parliamentarian Pule Mabe.

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo, has welcomed the Balfour Magistrate’s Court decision to impose a R160 million fine on Dipaleseng Local Municipality in Mpumalanga for contravening environmental laws, and significantly impacting the livelihoods of residents and livestock.

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has handed over completed sanitation facilities to indigent households in Ngobi village, in Moretele Local Municipality, in the North West.

By Nomonde Mnukwa

Rio de Janeiro - Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced initiatives to support global development and strengthen the Global South as a significant player within the Group of 20 (G20).

Rio de Janeiro-President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his platform at the opening of the G20 Leaders’ Summit to urge world leaders to intensify efforts to eliminate poverty and hunger.

Rio de Janeiro - The long-awaited Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit has kicked off with Heads of State and their delegates being welcomed at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil on Monday.