According to the department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), incidents of brutality toward seals appear to be on the rise since the rabies virus was detected in the Cape fur seal population.These incidents include allowing dogs to approach and/or attack resting seals; throwing stones at seals; enticing seals to chase people for social…
Symrise South Africa is marking a significant milestone this year, celebrating 60 years of excellence. This remarkable milestone is not just a reflection of history, but a testament to the company’s unwavering commitment to delivering solid performance and building credibility within the industry. “Over the past six decades, we have established ourselves as a trusted…
Ramaphosa has wished the Matric Class of 2024 well for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. “As your parents, teachers, siblings, friends and neighbours, we are proud of all learners who have reached and are ready for this milestone.“You started out as the Grade 1 Class of 2012 and have succeeded to this point with…
Minister of Correctional Services Dr Pieter Groenewald has conducted visits to the Grootvlei and Mangaung Correctional Centres in Bloemfontein.The Minister conducted a comprehensive physical inspection of the Mangaung facility – the site of the infamous escape of convict Thabo Bester in 2022. “This inspection included the area from which the decoy body was removed and…
A 42-year-old South African Police Services (SAPS) Sergeant accused of murder and fraud in an elaborate murder for money scheme, made her first appearance in a Polokwane court on Friday morning.Sergeant Rachel Shokane Kutumela faces a total of 19 charges – which include six counts of murder, 12 counts of fraud and defeating the ends…
Three more men have been charged with the murder of 18 people who were killed in Lusikisiki. The men have abandoned their bail application in the Lusikisiki Magistrates Court on Friday 18 October. Aphuwe “AP” Ndende (25), Lwando Antony Abi (33) and Bonga Hintsa (31) join Siphosoxolo Myekethe (45), who has since abandoned bail. They…
Forty-Seven (47) Ethiopian nationals who are believed to be victims of human trafficking have been rescued in Buccleuch, Johannesburg. Authorities uncovered a significant number of victims who were in underwear only, some attempted to flee and others were locked up in rooms.The conditions of the victims who were kept in captivity were dire. They were…
President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the passing of former Governor of the South African Reserve Bank and Labour and Finance Minister Dr Tito Mboweni at the age of 65.President Ramaphosa offers his condolences to the family and friends of Dr Mboweni who has passed away following a short Illness. Dr Mboweni was the…
How many more lives must be lost due to negligence and complacency? In a heartbreaking incident five children, aged between six and ten, died on Sunday after consuming snacks bought from a local spaza shop.Gauteng police have opened five inquest dockets following the deaths of the children and investigations are still underway, with police trying…
