SARS begins process to destroy illicit cigarettes worth R43 million
SARS has begun to destroy illicit and smuggled cigarettes, valued at R43 million, at the Beitbridge border post.
Crime
Crime
Seven suspects in court for alleged R2 million UIF fraud
The suspects face 220 counts of theft, UIF fraud and money laundering while an eighth suspect is still being sought.
News
No evidence of impending sanctions against South Africa: Magwenya
Presidential spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, has batted away suggestions that South Africa may be hit with international sanctions due to its non-aligned stance regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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2023 Netball World Cup: Here’s everything you must know
The 2023 Netball World Cup kicks off in late July 2023 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).
Health for Dummies
Cholera outbreak death toll rises to 32 – Here’s everything we know
The cholera death toll has now risen to 32 after a woman from Parys, Free State, succumbed to the waterborne disease.
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Lady R inquiry: Ramaphosa sets up panel to probe Russian vessel saga
On Sunday, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the panel responsible for unravelling the ‘Lady R’ Russian vessel saga.
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Electricity minister charged up with new powers – Here’s what you must know
The Electricity Minister’s primary responsibility is to ensure full implementation of the Energy Action Plan within the next twelve months
Lifestyle
SA interest rates spike with 10th consecutive repo rate increase
The SARB has raised the repo rate at least 10 times since November 2021. Here’s what it means for SA interest rates.
Health for Dummies
Hammanskraal warned to avoid tap water after gastro outbreak
Hammanskraal residents were warned to avoid drinking tap water following a deadly gastro outbreak in the region.
Health for Dummies
Diphtheria cases discovered in South Africa, NICD confirms
The NICD alerted the Health Department of two laboratory-confirmed cases of diphtheria disease that were detected in April 2023.
Crime
Scam alert: Milo Designs flagged as fake online furniture store
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has warned South African consumers to exercise caution when dealing with Milo Designs.
Viral
Eskom refutes claims of imminent complete blackout
State power utility, Eskom, has moved to assure South Africans that there is no imminent collapse of the power grid.
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CPUT riots: Nzimande blasts students for vandalising campus property
Dr Blade Nzimande blasted CPUT and UWC students for vandalising campus property during last week’s intense riots.
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Ramaphosa sets the record straight on Russia, South Africa relations
President Ramaphosa insisted South Africa’s neutral stance does not ‘favour Russia above other countries’. Here’s what else he said.
Lifestyle
Indefinite Stage 6 loadshedding: South Africans warned to brace for dark winter
Ramokgopa says Stage 6 loadshedding will continue indefinitely as the system continues to be under significant strain.
Health for Dummies
NICD declares Mumps outbreak: Here’s what you must know about the child virus
Mumps, the NICD said, is generally a mild childhood disease, mostly affecting children between the ages of five and nine.
Lifestyle
Sign language officially recognised as 12th South African language
On Wednesday, Section 6 of the Constitution was amended to make Sign Language the 12th official language in South Africa.
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Zizi Kodwa vows to pass Copyright and Performers Protection bills by end of May 2023
Minister Zizi Kodwa called for the Copyright Amendment Bill and the Performers Protection Bill to be passed speedily.
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2024 school admissions: KZN parents warned to file transfer applications as soon as possible
KZN Education MEC Mbali Frazer advised parents, who want to transfer learners to other grades from one school to the other, to ensure that they make their requests as soon as possible.
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Eskom power plants efficiency levels currently at 53%
The efficiency level of Eskom plants is sitting at 53% and the Eskom board has approved a strategy to improve installed capacity to 60%.
Travel
2023 Africa Travel Indaba kicks off in Durban
The 2023 Africa Travel Indaba which takes place from Monday to Thursday, 11 May 2023, aims to reach pre-COVID-19 participation levels.
Lifestyle
SASSA gold cards extension: Here’s everything you must know
SASSA recipients can continue using their expired gold cards for transactions at ATMs and purchases .
Lifestyle
Electricity minister Dr Ramokgopa reveals Eskom’s winter loadshedding plan
Eskom is working on short-term measures geared at relieving the expected increased impact of loadshedding during the winter season this year, says Dr Ramokgopa.
Viral
Klaas de Jonge dies: Ramaphosa mourns Dutch anti-apartheid activist
Klaas de Jonge, a Dutch anti-apartheid activist, passed away on Friday, 5 May 2023, at the age of 85 following an extended illness.
Health for Dummies
COVID-19 no longer a public health emergency of international concern
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla warned, however, that despite the World Health Organisation’s declaration, COVID-19 is not over.
Crime
Ramaphosa orders deployment of SANDF to ‘protect’ Eskom power stations
SANDF soldiers will protect Eskom power stations around the country where sabotage may threaten the supply of electricity.
Health for Dummies
Limpopo identified as epicentre of new measles outbreak
Limpopo has recorded 410 cases of measles, the most of any province. Here is the latest data from the NICD.
Health for Dummies
Ramaphosa vows to deliver National Health Insurance in 2023
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is forging ahead with the National Health Insurance this year.
Lifestyle
National greenhouse gas report shows SA emissions dropped 5.9% pre-COVID
Between 2017 and 2020, net SA emissions declined by 5.9 percent primarily as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Newly passed Electoral Amendment Bill allows South Africans to vote independent candidates into Parliament
The Electoral Amendment Bill now provides for the inclusion and nomination of independent candidates as contesters to elections in the National Assembly.