# 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 […]
# Die busonderneming Putco gaan 349 kontrakwerkers voltyds aanstel. Putco sê dit geld vir busbestuurders en kondukteurs, skoonmakers, werkswinkelpersoneel en bestuurders wat busse op depots verskuif. Die werknemers sal dus kwalifiseer vir voordele, insluitend pensioen- of voorsorgfondse en gesondheidsorg. Die vakbond Numsa verwelkom die besluit en sê dis ‘n oorwinning teen die toenemende gebruik van […]
# Nine conservation organisations from six Southern African countries have launched the Vulture Safe Zone Alliance to combat the sharp decline in vulture populations. The alliance includes BirdLife organisations in Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe, BirdWatch Zambia, Nature Tanzania and the Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi. Conservationists say poisoning, habitat loss and power-line collisions […]
# 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 National Union of Mineworkers pledged solidarity with the United Steelworkers strike at Sibanye-Stillwater operations in the United States and Canada. NUM’s Mpho Phakedi says 420 workers downed tools on 3 September at the Nye Mine and Columbus Metallurgical Complex after wage talks deadlocked. NUM accuses the company of pushing deep concessions that would […]
# 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 […]
# ‘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 […]
# Bus company Putco has announced that 349 contract workers will be made permanent. The company says the move will affect driver conductors, cleaners, workshop staff and shunter drivers. The workers will now qualify for benefits including pension or provident funds and healthcare. Trade union Numsa has welcomed the decision, describing it as a victory […]
# 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 […]
