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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

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

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

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

Women Ministry Condemns Brutal Murder of Gay Activist Imam

Gqeberha: The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has condemned the brutal murder of Imam Muhsin Hendricks, who was gunned down on Saturday while attending a wedding in Gqeberha. Hendricks, a renowned Muslim scholar and advocate for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) rights,

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),

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