# Independent livestock industry group, FMD Response SA, has called on government to urgently release millions of foot-and-mouth-disease vaccine doses directly to private veterinarians. It says outbreaks continue to spread, threatening livestock production and rural livelihoods. Spokesperson Andrew Morphew says South Africa is expecting 14-million vaccine doses, but only about 4.4-million cattle have been vaccinated […]
# SECTION27, on behalf of a parent of three learners, will approach the High Court in Johannesburg, seeking the re-enrollment of children who were excluded from a private school due to outstanding fees. The two Grade 12 learners and a Grade 4 learner were deregistered from the Independent Examinations Board’s exams and classes. Paralegal Kholofelo […]
# Union federation COSATU has welcomed the launch of Eskom Green. The dedicated renewable energy business is designed to accelerate the development of utility-scale renewable energy projects. Spokesperson Matthew Parks says COSATU however remains deeply opposed to any unbundling of Eskom as this threatens its ability to provide energy security. He says Eskom’s entry into […]
# Die DA in die Wes-Kaap verwelkom die bekendstelling van die Vaardigheidskool-leerlingskap-program. Dit bied oor 12 maande geakkrediteerde bou-opleiding aan 90 leerders wat hulle loopbane voltooi het aan Kaapstadse vaardigheidskole soos in Gugulethu, Retreat, Milnerton, Bellville en Eersterivier. Dirk Wessels van die DA sê ingryping van hierdie aard bewys die provinsiale regering se toewyding aan die […]
# The DA in the Western Cape has welcomed the piloting of the School of Skills Learnership Programme. It provides accredited construction training to 90 School of Skills graduates over 12 months in Cape Town communities such as Gugulethu, Retreat, Milnerton, Bellville, and Eerste River. The DA’s Dirk Wessels says interventions of this nature demonstrate the […]
# Die Suid-Afrikaanse Inkomstediens en die Valke het op 30 blokke kokaïen by die Durbanse hawe beslag gelê. Dit volg dae na beslag gelê is op ʼn groot dwelmbesending by dieselfde hawe toe sowat 90 kilogram kokaïen gevind is wat op vragmotors van Brasilië versteek was. ʼn Valke-woordvoerder, Katlego Mogale, sê na intelligensie-geleide risikoprofiel-samestelling en […]
# Die Namibiese Kamer van Mynwese sê beleidsekerheid bly van kritieke belang om beleggings in die mynbousektor te lok en te behou. Die regering oorweeg ‘n beleid waarvolgens nuwe mynbou-ondernemings plaaslike eienaarskap van 51-persent moet hê. Die kamer se uitvoerende hoof, Fabian Shaanika, sê voornemende beleggers benodig duidelike en voorspelbare regulasies. Hy sê die bedryf […]
# The South African Revenue Service, together with the Hawks have seized 30 bricks of cocaine at the port of Durban. This comes days after a major seizure at the same port, where about 90 kilograms of cocaine hidden in trucks from Brazil was confiscated. Hawks spokesperson, Katlego Mogale, says through intelligence-led risk profiling and […]
# Namibia’s Chamber of Mines says policy certainty remains critical for attracting and retaining investment in the mining sector. The government is considering a policy which will require 51-percent local ownership in new mining ventures. The chamber’s CEO, Fabian Shaanika, says potential investors need clear and predictable regulations when making decisions. He adds the industry’s […]
