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BMA to screen travellers at ports amid 13 Mpox cases

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has announced that port health officials have developed an outbreak preparedness plan to deal with Monkey Pox or Mpox.

Every effort must be made to ensure the GNU succeeds

Monday, June 24, 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa says every effort must be made to ensure that the Government of National Unity (GNU) remains true to its founding spirit of collaboration in good faith to drive a programme that improves the lives of all South Africa’s people.

Parliament begins setting up internal structures

Monday, June 24, 2024

With the election of the Presiding Officers and the inauguration of the new President done and dusted, the seventh Parliament will now shift focus to establishing internal structures necessary for Parliament to function.

Transnet institutes disciplinary action against TNPA Chief Executive

Sunday, June 23, 2024

State ports and freight logistics company Transnet has instituted disciplinary action against Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) Chief Executive Pepi Silinga and some managers following investigations at the company.

Transnet had appointed Bowmans attorneys to investigate what it described as allegations of impropriety at TNPA.

SADC urged to invest in rail infrastructure

Friday, June 21, 2024

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) Chief Executive Officer Hishaan Emeran has called on the railway transport sector in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region to continue to invest in the development, upgrade and maintenance of rail infrastructure.

Alleged illegal mining kingpin to appear in court

Friday, June 21, 2024

An alleged illicit mining kingpin is expected to appear in the Apel Magistrate’s Court in due course after being arrested with two others in Atok, Limpopo, said the South African Police Service (SAPS).