# Manufacturing production dropped by 3.2-percennt in February compared to last year. According to Statistics South Africa, the biggest drops came from motor vehicles and petroleum. However, production rose slightly by 0.3-percent from January. Stats SA’s Nicolai Claassen says over the past three months, production fell by 2.3-percent, with motor vehicles and iron sectors leading […]
# Action Society has slammed the police for denying a growing DNA backlog. According to the organisation, during a summit in Gauteng, deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya claimed there is no backlog and that they are keeping the system up to date. Action Society spokesperson Juanita du Preez insists a recent report from the […]
# The Border Management Authority has outlined its comprehensive operational plan for Easter, focusing on securing ports of entry and easing congestion. The plan includes extending operating hours at key border posts, deploying additional personnel, and using drones for monitoring. Commissioner Michael Masiapato says ports like Groblers Bridge in Limpopo and Kopfontein in North West […]
# The Border Management Authority has issued a stern warning against illegal border crossings during Easter. With heightened security and surveillance, including the use of drones, the authority is committed to deterring illegal activities and ensuring the safety and security of all travellers. Commissioner Michael Masiapato urged the public to comply with border laws and […]
# Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber has unveiled new surveillance technology to secure the borders. This includes four drones, 40 body cameras and other surveillance equipment to boost patrol operations. From Easter, four advanced drones will be deployed at key border posts to intercept illegal crossings and monitor movement. Schreiber says the move is part […]
# The GOOD Party says members of Parliament from the DA and Patriotic Alliance have according to them, secretly travelled to Israel without informing the government or Parliament. The party argues the delegation, which reportedly included the DA’s Nicholas Myburgh and Bridget Masango, and PA’s Ashley Sauls, have not disclosed who funded the trip, who […]
# It’s all systems go for the MK Party’s nationwide celebrations to mark the 83rd birthday of its founder, former president Jacob Zuma, on Saturday. The party has lined up political activities and programmes across all provinces to honour Zuma’s contribution to South Africa’s liberation struggle. MK Party spokesperson Nomahlubi Radebe says Zuma is set […]
# Die Department van Gesondheid in Noordwes is op hoë gereedheid nadat ‘n geval van cholera in die Bojanala-distrik bevestig is. Die pasiënt, wat onlangs vis uit die Vaalrivier geëet tydens ‘n vakansie in Limpopo, is in afsondering in die Life Peglarae Hospitaal in Rustenburg. Tebogo Lekgethwane van die departement sê die oorsprong word ondersoek […]
# ActionSA says it has concluded a productive meeting with the ANC’s national working committee delegation to address the national budget crisis. The two parties discussed alternatives to avoid a VAT increase, with both committed to shielding citizens from any rise before next month. The party’s Matthew George reiterated ActionSA’s commitment to resolving the budget […]
