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Day: February 17, 2025

Warning of Heavy Showers Across SA

Pretoria: The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has advised of the return of heavy showers across parts of South Africa this week. According to South African Government News Agency, In a statement on Sunday, the weather service advised communities living in low-lying areas and flat plains to be on the

East London Man Sentenced for Fraudulent RAF Claim

East London: The East London Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation unit, in collaboration with the Road Accident Fund (RAF), has helped to secure the conviction of Solomon Ndika-Ndika (59) for fraud. Ndika-Ndika was sentenced to five years’ direct imprisonment by the East London Regional Court on 14 February 2025. According to

South Africa’s Infrastructure Drive Accelerates Under President Ramaphosa

Pretoria: President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to infrastructure development as a strategic priority to drive economic growth and job creation in South Africa. In his weekly newsletter to the nation, the President emphasised the importance of large-scale construction projects and consistent infrastructure maintenance to stimulate economic recovery

AfCFTA Presents Expansive Market Opportunities for South African Businesses

Ermelo: The implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) offers businesspeople in South Africa unlimited opportunities to grow their businesses and expand their market into the rest of the continent. This is according to the Director of Africa Bilateral Economic Relations at the Department of Trade, Industry and

Steenhuisen Commends Signing of Plant Health Bill

Pretoria: Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has welcomed the signing of the new Plant Health Bill into law aimed at boosting agricultural trade and biosecurity. The Plant Health (Phytosanitary) Act, 2024 (Act No. 35 of 2024), which is the repeal of the Agricultural Pests Act, 1983 (Act No. 36 of 1983),

Suspect Found in Possession of Firearms and Ammunition to Appear in Court

Greytown: A 48-year-old is due to appear before the Greytown Magistrate’s Court soon after being found in possession of firearms and ammunition. According to South African Government News Agency, this follows a multidisciplinary operation comprising members attached to the Pietermaritzburg Flying Squad, Pietermaritzburg Public Order Policing (POP), and local security

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