South Africa

Eleven officials who work at vehicle testing stations have been arrested for alleged fraud.

Police have arrested 13 831 suspects through Operation Shanela between 4 and 10 November.

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has sought to explain the funding model of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP), known as e-tolls.

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has heard how the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) programme is open to abuse by politicians and officials.

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has called on the private sector to consider taking their involvement in the education sector to the next level. 

Africa’s vast youth population could be the continent’s most valuable asset, potentially transforming it into a global leader in innovation, industry and economic development.

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has expressed concern at the increasing presence of counterfeit Glucagon-like Peptide (GLP-1) products, such as Ozempic, on the local market.

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has described the mining industry as a “sunrise industry” that is diversifying from bygone eras.

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has introduced a new Standard Draft By-Law for Township Economies.