Authorities in Thabazimbi, Limpopo Province, South Africa, have successfully detained five individuals suspected to be involved in illegal mining activities. The coordinated effort by Thabazimbi Crime Intelligence and the Waterberg Illegal Mining Combating Task Team demonstrates the authorities’ commitment to clamping down on unlawful mining operations within the region.

Deputy Minister of Tourism, Mr. Fish Mahlalela, took an active role in engaging the community of Kannaland Local Municipality, Western Cape Province, to advance rural and communitycentric tourism. ### The Imbizo

On September 14, 2023, Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni addressed the media to inform the public of the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting that took place on September 13, 2023. The briefing was held at the Ronnie Mamoepa Press Room, located within the Tshedimosetso House in Hatfield, Pretoria.

On September 14, 2023, Dr. Joe Phaahla, the Minister of Health, will visit the Eastern Cape province of South Africa as part of an ongoing provincial support program to evaluate healthcare service delivery. This visit offers an opportunity to discuss potential interventions that could improve the situation for the province’s healthcare system.

It has been a year since the tailings dam in Jagersfontein collapsed, causing severe damage to the environment, water resources, and human lives. The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has taken a multifaceted approach to address the aftermath of the tragedy. The goal is to hold responsible parties accountable, rehabilitate polluted water resources, restore water and sanitation services, and prevent such disasters in the future.

To revive the spirit of campaigns against littering in Cape Town, Bingo, the city’s new lovable and friendly antilitter mascot, is visiting various primary schools as part of the annual #SpringCleanCT initiative. Along with Mayor Geordin HillLewis and Alderman Grant Twigg, the Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Waste Management, Bingo visited Caradale Primary School in Mitchells Plain on September 13, 2023, to encourage the young students to keep their beloved city clean.

When it comes to community safety, we often think of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and paramedics. However, there is a group of professionals whose role in ensuring a secure and healthy built environment is equally important city building inspectors. In Cape Town, these dedicated individuals are safeguarding communities, particularly in less privileged areas. In this article, we highlight the work of three passionate inspectors who are committed to promoting safe construction practices and fostering community development.