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…
Germany gives a further €212 million for aid to Sudan
This article was written by Michael Kappeler/dpa and was published by the German news service. Germany will provide an additional €212 million ($250 million) this year to help address the…
Roelof Meyer is SA’s Ambassador to the US
Roelof Meyer is South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States. President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed Meyer’s appointment at the National Local Economic Development (LED) Summit in Boksburg on Wednesday. Meyer was…
Motorists urged to avoid some roads in KuGompo ahead of EFF march on Wednesday and Thursday
Motorists are urged to proceed with caution on main roads in East London on Wednesday, or use alternative routes, where possible. This is ahead of the EFF march and court…
Ithala SOC Limited Board resigns
All five members of the Ithala Board resigned at the company’s recent Annual General Meeting (AGM). Thamsanqa Ntuli, Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, did not provide reasons for this, but said in…
Not one but three cold fronts on the move this week
A slow-moving cut-off low is on its way out of the country along the south-east coast. But meteorologists at the Severe Weather and Information Centre (Swaicsa) say two others are…
13 arrested in Kaserne for illegal mining
About thirteen (13) people were arrested for illegal mining and community terrorization in the early hours of Tuesday, at the Kaserne Informal Settlement. Police said the men were found in…
NUMSA and Eskom wage agreement reach a deadlock
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has rejected Eskom’s wage offer of 7% in years 1,2 and 3. Irvin Jim, NUMSA General Secretary, said at a briefing…
26 arrested for illegally mining gold in Mpumalanga
Suspects were arrested for illegal mining in Sabie, Pilgrim’s Rest, Graskop, and Ngodwane, every day since Tuesday into the weekend. The suspects are between the ages of 19 and 41.…
Cruise ships raking in millions for Nelson Mandela Bay Metro
The number of cruise ships docking in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro are on the rise. The Metro said the industry has already contributed an estimated R98.2 million, to the…