# The Vaal University of Technology is hosting its Annual Teaching and Learning Conference at Emerald Resort and Casino in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng. This year’s theme focuses on reimagining teaching and learning for the future innovation, inclusion, and impact in Higher Education. Vice-Chancellor and Principal Khehla Ndlovu says discussions will focus on student success, artificial intelligence, emerging […]
# Police have arrested a man at OR Tambo International Airport after an 800-thousand-rand cocaine haul was discovered in his luggage yesterday. Officers say the suspect was intercepted during routine screening when suspicious items were detected. Upon inspection, cocaine with an estimated street value of 800-thousand-rand was found concealed inside the baggage. The man was […]
# Industry players at the Electra Mining Expo held in Johannesburg have revealed that South Africa’s mining industry could miss out on the growing critical minerals boom due to skills shortages. The global shift towards electrification and clean energy is driving demand for minerals such as copper. Experts say urgent action is needed to address […]
# The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has secured its first-ever clean audit, crediting stronger financial controls and improved accountability. The Departmental spokesperson Steve Bhengu says the achievement followed reforms introduced by MEC Martin Meyer and is expected to strengthen investor confidence and position the department as a trusted partner to the private […]
# Police arrested 30 foreign nationals and seized illegal mining equipment during a crackdown in Mohlakeng, Gauteng yesterday. The operation targeted illegal mining activities in the area, with officers confiscating mining gear, gold-bearing material and other tools. Police spokesperson Tintswalo Sibeko says the suspects are expected to face charges related to illegal mining and contravention […]
# ‘n Brand het vanoggend sowat 50 woonstrukture vernietig en talle gesinne sonder heenkome gelaat in Imizamo Yethu in Houtbaai, Kaapstad. Veertig brandbestryders het die vlamme beveg en vroeg vanoggend suksesvol onder beheer gebring. Die woordvoerder van die brand- en reddingsdienste, Jermaine Carelse, sê rampbestuurspanne is ontplooi om die skade te bepaal. Hy voeg by […]
# Die polisie in Mpumalanga verskerp pogings om die verspreiding en onwettige besit van vuurwapens te bekamp. Hulle het tussen 20 Augustus en Sondag op 40 onwettige vuurwapens beslag gelê tydens misdaadbekampingsoperasies. Woordvoerder Mavela Masondo sê die vuurwapens sal forensies ontleed word om hul oorsprong te bepaal en vas te stel of dit in ander […]
# A fire in Imizamo Yethu in Hout Bay, Cape Town, has destroyed approximately 50 structures, displacing dozens of families this morning. Forty firefighters battled the blaze, which was successfully contained at around 7am. Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson Jermaine Carelse says disaster management teams had been activated to assess the damage. He adds the […]
# KwaZulu-Natal se LUR vir Samewerkende Regering en Tradisionele Sake, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, het ʼn tegniese deskundige in die Endumeni Plaaslike Munisipaliteit aangestel. Thando Manda sal tegniese ondersteuning aan die munisipaliteit bied en leierskapprobleme aanspreek wat verhoed het dat die begroting aanvaar word. Die departement se woordvoerder, Siboniso Mngadi, sê die ingryping is gemik op die […]
