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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.
Pharmaceutical giant Bayer has won a patent battle against South African retailer Clicks, preventing the sale of a generic blood thinning medication. This decision raises concerns about the affordability of essential medicines for the public. Pharmaceutical giant Bayer has won a patent battle against South African retailer Clicks, preventing the sale of a generic blood thinning medication. This decision raises concerns about the affordability of essential medicines for the public.
In a groundbreaking operation, a starving vulture received the world’s firstever beak transplant on a bird of prey, allowing it to feed once more. ## The Procedure
The City’s Animal Control Unit has recently reported a significant increase in animal impoundment, along with complaints about stray animals, incessant barking, and aggressive behavior. This surge has placed a considerable burden on the Animal Control Unit and animal welfare organizations, where animals are taken for safekeeping. The City has therefore issued a reminder urging residents to take full responsibility for the animals under their care and ensure their wellbeing.
Cape Town, in response to climate change and growing urbanization, has adopted a comprehensive plan to redevelop its coastlines, vleis, and urban spaces. The city has allocated a budget of over R1.2 billion to undertake various projects aimed at enhancing the city’s resilience, environmental sustainability, and socioeconomic development.
The effectiveness of strategic police roadblocks was recently demonstrated in Delft as a kidnapping victim was rescued, and a suspect was arrested on June 10, 2023. This event emphasizes the essential role that police forces play in maintaining social order and public safety.
