War on e-waste
A pilot project to tackle e-Waste in John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) District at Mothibistad, this week, is one initiative to chip away at South Africa’s 360,000 tonnes of e-waste annually.…
Cold, wet and windy weekend
The weather service (SAWS) urged motorists to be cautious on wet and slippery roads this weekend, into Monday. Lehlohonolo Thobela and Tokela Chiloane, of the forecasting department at SAWS, advised…
MEC plans to restore access road & services after shutdowns in Mqanduli
The project to reseal the access roads in Ngcanasini village, in Maqolweni, is expected to begin in July 2026. This emerged at a meeting attended by Zolile Williams, MEC for…
Eskom finalizes a three‐year wage agreement, despite NUMSA declaring a deadlock
Eskom announced it concluded the 2026 wage negotiation cycle within the Central Bargaining Forum (CBF). About 7% annual salary increase is what will be offered to workers, effective for a…
CGS and Japanese counterpart reinforce bilateral cooperation
The Council for Geoscience (CGS) and the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) reinforced a long‑standing bilateral cooperation, by signing a collaborative framework on Thursday. The CGS said…
SCA consolidates all appeal matters in Shell and State case
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) directed that related appeals brought by the State and energy giant-Shell, be heard together as one consolidated matter. The hearing date will be determined…
Massive illegal cigarettes consignment bust in Limpopo
Police found a large consignment of illicit Remington Gold cigarettes, valued at about R600 000, in Polokwane. The goods were found in a car that fled a stop and search…
Malema sentenced to five years by uGompo magistrates court
Julius Malema, EFF leader, was sentenced to five years in prison, for firing shots at the party’s fifth year celebration, in Mdantsane. Malema was taken to court by AfriForum who…
Motorists urged to avoid roads around uGompo City Court
Motorists are advised that the corner of Buffalo Street and Fleet Street in kuGompo City remains closed, as Judge Olivier is expected to deliver a sentence for Economic Freedom Fighters…
Multiple arrests for poaching around SA in April
Tsitsikamma Two suspects were for arrested for poaching 1000 units of fresh abalone in the Tsitsikamma Marine Protected Area, in the Eastern Cape. They were caught red handed by rangers…