# A multidisciplinary Operation Shanela in Eersterust and Silverton in Tshwane resulted in the arrest of 297 suspects over the weekend. They were apprehended for various criminal offences, including murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, assault and motor vehicle theft. Police spokesperson Johan van Dyk says 32 undocumented foreign nationals were also detained and handed over […]
# Agricultural organisation TLU SA is pleased with minister of Agriculture Willie Aucamp’s commitment to the transformation of the sector. Government and the private sector have worked together to import over 23-million foot-and-mouth-disease vaccine doses. Every commercial dairy cow in South Africa has received its first dose of vaccine. TLU SA’s Bennie van Zyl says the […]
# Parliament’s portfolio committee on Justice and Constitutional Development says the appointment of advocate Ntuthuzelo Vanara as the acting head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption comes at a critical time for South Africa’s criminal justice system. The Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee and Madlanga Commission have brought serious concerns about corruption, criminal networks, governance and […]
# The City of Tshwane will embark on a series of roadshows and lottery selection processes this week, as part of its Expanded Public Works Programme. The metro says the aim is to ensure that communities have access to available opportunities and that the recruitment process is conducted in a structured, transparent and equitable manner. […]
# The DA has commanded minister of Agriculture, Willie Aucamp, for his swift action over allegations of pricing of foot and mouth disease vaccines. This comes as the Onderstepoort Biological Products board has placed its acting CEO, doctor Jacob Modumo, on precautionary suspension. According to GroundUp, OBP allegedly bought FMD vaccines from Biogénesis Bagó in Argentina at […]
# The South African Municipal Workers’ Union says that while it supports measures aimed at improving law enforcement, the City of Cape Town should first address the longstanding concerns of employees who are expected to carry additional responsibilities. Last month, the metro formally declared an intergovernmental dispute with Acting Police minister Firoz Cachalia, following the […]
# Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has called on the South African Students Congress to help government defend the National Student Financial Aid Scheme from fraud, manipulation and opportunism. An investigation by the Special Investigating Unit found widespread fraud and improper payments in NSFAS’ student funding system. The department’s spokesperson, Matshepo Seedat, says […]
# Agriculture minister Willie Aucamp has announced a breakthrough in export negotiations with Egypt, which could provide a significant boost to South Africa’s red meat industry. He says the agreement is a major milestone for the agricultural sector, which has been battling one of the country’s worst foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in decades. Aucamp says South […]
# The Water and Sanitation Department is calling on South Africans to rethink how water is used during celebrations and everyday life. This follows widespread water wastage during Spring Day activities where people were throwing water at each other. Spokesperson Wisane Mavasa says this concern is even more pressing as South Africa anticipates the effects […]
