Cape Town’s Mayor Geordin HillLewis has invited President Cyril Ramaphosa to establish a joint working committee focused on the urgent devolution of passenger rail services. The initiative is in response to recent antidevolution sentiments from the African National Congress (ANC).
Water conservation is a significant issue worldwide and has become a local concern for residents of a particular city. The high cost of repairing water leaks leaves many indigent citizens unable to maintain their properties, leading to excessive water consumption. To address this problem, city officials have launched an initiative to assist indigent residents in repairing water leaks and reducing water usage.
South African Police Minister, General Bheki Cele, recently concluded a fiveday official visit to the People’s Republic of China to enhance practical law enforcement cooperation and collaboration between the South African Police Service (SAPS) and their Chinese counterparts. This visit sets the stage for the upcoming 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg in August 2023.
The death of a child is a tragedy that elicits a visceral response, and this is no different in the realm of international relations. Recently, the killing of threeyearold Muhammad Tamimi, a Palestinian toddler, has sparked widespread condemnation from South Africa and the broader global community.
The city’s efforts to combat drugrelated crimes have been showing promising results in recent weeks. City enforcement services attribute their success to the valuable support they have received from the public. Through the cooperation of concerned citizens, law enforcement officers have been able to make impressive busts, including a significant seizure of dagga from a couch in Manenberg.
The Ministry of Transport has launched the National Roadshow, an initiative aimed at accelerating and improving the conditions of roads and road infrastructure in South African provinces. Transport Minister, Ms. Sindisiwe Chikunga, has announced the Limpopo leg of the roadshow, which will start on Friday, 9 June 2023.
On a tranquil Sunday morning, the inhabitants of Johannesburg’s East Rand were rudely awakened by an abrupt tremor. The Council for Geoscience (CGS) confirmed that a local magnitude 4.4 earthquake had occurred on the South African Seismograph Network (SANSN). The center of this seismic event was near Boksburg, several kilometers from the East Rand Proprietary Mine (ERPM).
South African football lost a legend with the passing of Clive Barker, but his contributions to the sport and society will always be remembered and celebrated. Minister Kodwa and SAFA President Danny Jordaan, along with renowned football personalities Neil Tovey, David Nyathi, and Aaron Mokoena, paid a visit to Barker’s family home in Glenwood, Durban, to pay their respects and honor his legacy.
South Africa is making strides towards providing a more secure future for retirees with the introduction of the “twopot” retirement system. The National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have released draft bills proposing legislative amendments to implement the first phase of the system. The bills aim to streamline the retirement process and protect the liquidity of funds, ensuring that retirees have adequate savings to support them during their golden years.
Kgothatso ‘KG’ Montjane, a rising star in the world of wheelchair tennis, has recently gained recognition from the MEC for Sport, Arts, and Culture in Limpopo, South Africa. Montjane, along with her doubles partner Yui Kamijin from Japan, achieved an impressive victory at Roland Garros, defeating Diede de Groot and Maria Florencia Morero in the doubles finals with a score of 63, 62.
The City of Cape Town recently recognized the top 20 fleet drivers who have successfully implemented smart driving practices and improved their driving behavior. The commendation certificates were presented during a ceremony at the Smart Living Training Centre in Green Point on June 9, 2023.
The 96th Comrades Marathon proved to be a showcase of extraordinary endurance, with both seasoned athletes and unexpected heroes stealing the limelight. Among the top performers were Gerda Steyn and Johannes Maros Mosehla, each delivering aweinspiring and recordbreaking performances on race day.
The iconic destination of V&A Waterfront in South Africa has set an ambitious goal to eliminate singleuse plastics by 2025. This move has been driven by the South African Plastics Pact (SAPP), which envisions a circular economy. In this article, we explore the various implications of this commitment and the Waterfront’s broader sustainability practices.
South Africa is renowned for its warm climate and sunny skies, but it’s also home to some breathtaking snowy destinations. Every winter, from May to August, snow enthusiasts set out to capture the magic of snowfall in the country. Here are seven locations in South Africa where you can experience winter wonderland.
Ukiliho Kayishema Fulgence, a fugitive accused of masterminding the massacre of more than 2,000 Tutsi refugees during the 1994 Rwandan genocide, has been apprehended in Paarl, South Africa. With a 27yearlong manhunt, Fulgence now faces a list of 52 charges, including multiple counts related to the Refugees Act and Immigration Act. This article explores the key aspects of the story, shedding light on the decadeslong evasion and the legal implications at hand.
South African television personality and Carte Blanche anchor Derek Watts is taking time off from work to prioritize his health, according to a statement released on Sunday. The statement revealed that Derek was diagnosed with skin cancer that had spread to his lungs last year. This comes just weeks after he collapsed while on vacation with his family due to a suspected stroke, leading to a severe sepsis diagnosis and a challenging rehabilitation process.
