Pretoria: In a bold move to dismantle illegal mining operations, the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) crackdown has resulted in over 18,000 arrests, predominantly targeting illegal immigrants, as part of efforts to cut off supplies and force miners out of the country’s dangerous shafts. According to South African Government News
Polokwane: Seven private vehicle testing station officials have been sentenced by the Polokwane Commercial Crimes Court for fraudulently issuing roadworthy certificates to vehicles that were never tested. The suspects appeared in court last week, where they were sentenced to five-year imprisonment or a R20,000 fine. According to South African Government
Cape Town: South Africa has demonstrated its commitment to reducing landfill waste, increasing recycling rates, and promoting a circular economy with the launch of two new E-Waste Recycling pilot projects in Mpumalanga. According to South African Government News Agency, Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), Bernice Swarts,
Cape Town: President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Monday deliver a keynote address at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town. The Indaba is the world’s largest gathering of mining’s most influential stakeholders and decision-makers vested in African mining. According to South African Government News Agency, the four-day Indaba
Rustenburg: The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has commended Orbit Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College in Rustenburg for its outstanding contributions to education, recognising it as a beacon of excellence in the sector. During its oversight visit to the North West on Friday, the committee was impressed
Johannesburg: Eskom has announced the suspension of loadshedding as of 6am on Sunday, following a temporary setback that required the implementation of loadshedding over the weekend. The state-owned power utility attributed this decision to the recovery of sufficient emergency reserves. According to South African Government News Agency, Eskom’s announcement follows