The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will today meet with the US Embassy to address the tweet from United States President Donald Trump on land expropriation and crime in South Africa. DIRCO Minister Lindiwe Sisulu said the US President’s comment was “unfortunate” and it was “regrettable” that the tweet was based on false […]
Cabinet has appealed to employers across industries, especially mining and media, to avoid job losses and only effect retrenchments as a last resort. “We reiterate our appeal to business to consider retrenchment only as a last resort, and to explore other available and innovative ways to sustain jobs. “Government continues to partner with business and […]
Organised agriculture will soon sign a declaration of intent on land reform that will help government to transform the sector, AgriSA said on Thursday. “We are extending a hand of friendship……here to government, in saying we want to partner with you. We want to collaborate and take this country forward,” Agri SA President Dan Kriek […]
The City of Ekurhuleni has decluttered illegally connected cables at Dukathole informal settlement in Germiston to reduce the burden on its electricity network. The power cables, mostly running underground, were removed in the early hours of Tuesday by a multi-disciplinary operation led by the City’s Energy Department and Ekurhuleni Metro Police. The operation was to […]
Anti-poaching initiatives remain the top priority at the Kruger, as the national park has declared war on the problem that often leads to certain death for both man and animal. “It’s war. Poachers are coming in armed and they want to get their horn or task. They are willing to risk their lives and if […]
Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime conference returns with its 4th annual instalment The stage is set for the 4th annual Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Conference scheduled for 30-31 October 2018 at the Indaba Hotel, Fourways, and Johannesburg. Ryno van Ellewee, Managing Director of Trade Conferences International (TCI), said “Collectively 2016 and 2017 AML & […]
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) says it is working with Chinese authorities to help the stranded South African citizens, who are victims of a visa scam. According to the SA Embassy in Beijing, 51 young South Africans were enticed by an agent to travel to China on a study visa while planning […]
It is my pleasure to be here today as we celebrate a wonderful milestone for many of you who have waited so long for this day. I am very pleased that we are handing over more than 100 title deeds to residents from a great mix of areas. Today is a firm demonstration of our […]
South African National Parks (SANParks) says two field rangers suspected of being involved in rhino poaching have been arrested. The two suspects were based at the Houtboschrand section of Kruger National Park (KNP) and are alleged to have shot and dehorned a white rhino in May this year. The suspects were arrested on Monday as […]
The Hawks have arrested six officials for alleged fraud and corruption relating to the awarding of tenders at the Northern Cape Department of Health. The six, aged between 39 and 50, were arrested in various places, including Johannesburg, Bloemfontein and Kimberley on Tuesday in a joint operation with the assistance of the Tactical Response Team. […]
