South Africa

The Mthatha High court has sentenced four men implicated in a string of crimes, including the killing of five police officers, to life in prison.

The Department of Social Development (DSD) will today commemorate the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, commonly known as End Poverty Day, raising awareness about the ongoing global fight against poverty and mobilising collective action to eradicate it in all its forms.

To bolster ongoing efforts to curb crime and ensure increased police visibility, the eThekwini Metro Police in KwaZulu-Natal has procured an additional 146 vehicles to be added to their fleet.

The National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, has thanked South Africans from all walks of life for the overwhelming support in providing information on the whereabouts of the wanted suspects in the Lusikisiki mass murders.

In a move to combat poverty and malnutrition, the Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR) has launched a R80 million cropping programme to help promote sustainable agricultural development and food security.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to participate in several key engagements over the coming weeks, beginning with the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will chair the first meeting of the Government of National Unity (GNU) clearing house mechanism as South Africa celebrates the milestone of 100 days in office of this administration.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for immediate action to address the escalating water and sanitation crisis in the Mogale City Local Municipality, following reports of untreated sewage being discharged into local water systems.

Defence and Military Veterans Minister, Angie Motshekga, has urged Africa to safeguard its coastlines from human trafficking, drug trafficking and illegal fishing, and prioritise maritime safety.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Integrity Commission have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance governance, ethics, and integrity through collaborative oversight.

The Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Judith Nemadzinga-Tshabalala, has called on the mining industry to adopt a strong health and safety culture to eradicate harm and death in the sector.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of severe storms in the Free State, North West, Northern Cape and the Eastern Cape on Thursday.

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo, has called for immediate intervention to address the poor state of wastewater infrastructure, water quality and pollution of water sources in some parts of Mpumalanga.

The Department of Human Settlements has warned the public to be vigilant of a housing scam on social media platforms.

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has called for unity across the continent in sustainable water development and collaboration through public private partnerships and investment.