# The United Democratic Movement has expressed disappointment over Basic Education Department’s failure to meet its 31 March deadline to eradicate pit latrines in schools. Despite claims that 93-percent of pit latrines have been removed, many schools remain without proper sanitation. The UDM’s Yongama Zigebe says the party is demanding a transparent audit, and time-bound […]
# The Morebeng Regional Court has sentenced a 43-year-old grandmother from Botlokwa to ten years in prison for severely assaulting her four-year-old grandson for bedwetting. State advocate Andrew Kgatla highlighted the lasting trauma inflicted. NPA’s Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi welcomed the sentence and reaffirmed a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse:
# Mozambique has initiated a process to review and modernise its legal framework for mining, oil, and gas. According to the Mineral Resources and Energy minister, Estevão Pale, the government aims to enhance transparency and ensure that natural resources are efficiently managed for the benefit of all Mozambicans. He emphasised that the goal is to […]
# National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has deployed the head of the Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Investigations unit, Mmantsheke Lekhele, to oversee the probe into the alleged rape of a seven-year-old girl in Matatiele in the Eastern Cape. Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says Lekhele is meeting with investigators to ensure due diligence and […]
# A Zimbabwean national accused of murdering six Soshanguve patrollers has abandoned his bail application in the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court. The 27-year-old faces multiple charges, including murder, attempted murder, and robbery. Authorities allege he was part of a group that attacked the patrollers. National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana says the accused remains in […]
# Botswana government officials are set to meet with South Africa’s Electricity Ministry this week after an increase in power-import costs. According to reports, the rise in power import costs has exacerbated Botswana’s ongoing electricity crisis. Breakdowns at the Morupule B plant have led to frequent blackouts, while tariffs from Eskom have increased. Botswana’s debt […]
# The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is set to expedite service delivery to transform South Africa into a construction site. Speaking at the Public Works and Infrastructure Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre, minister Dean Macpherson emphasised the need for action over words, highlighting the challenges of past delays and inefficiencies in public […]
# South African Tourism has launched its global campaign, ‘South Africa Awaits – Come Find Your Joy’ aimed at showcasing the country’s vibrant culture and extraordinary experiences. The campaign invites travelers to rediscover the joy of exploration, featuring stunning visuals from Johannesburg to the Cape Winelands. SA Tourism says the campaign reinforces South Africa’s position […]
# Standard Bank has raised its sustainable finance target to 450-billion-rand by 2028, focusing on energy and infrastructure development across Africa. This new target surpasses its previous goal of 250-billion-rand by 2026. The bank has already mobilised 177-billion-rand since 2022, with a significant portion allocated to renewable energy projects. Standard Bank Group head of sustainability, Boitumelo […]
