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LIMPOPO – The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service(SAPS), General Fannie Masemola has welcomed the arrest of a 43-year-old Sergeant attached to a police station in Limpopo. The on-duty Sergeant was arrested following a lengthy investigation by Captain Keshi Mabunda on allegations that she was fraudulently benefiting from funeral, accidental and life policy …
MPUMALANGA – A 44-year-old suspect is expected to appear before the Standerton Magistrates court on Thursday, 10 October 2024, after he was arrested by the Hawks Secunda and Middelburg based Serious Organised Crime Investigation. The suspect was arrested in connection with the theft of copper cables from Tutuka Power Station. The suspect is a brother …
WESTERN CAPE – Committed to rid the streets of prohibited firearms, ammunition and drugs, police members went the extra mile to ensure that offenders get their day in court when they detained two males on Wednesday, 09 October 2024, in isolated incidents. Lwandle police were busy with patrols, when they acted on the sound of …
WESTERN CAPE – Committed to rid the streets of prohibited firearms, ammunition and drugs, police members went the extra mile to ensure that offenders get their day in court when they detained two males on Wednesday, 09 October 2024, in isolated incidents. Lwandle police were busy with patrols, when they acted on the sound of …
FREE STATE – On 08 October 2024, the Special Commercial Crimes Court sitting in Welkom sentenced a Zimbabwean national, Tafanzwa Muyambo (41) after pleading guilty to assisting another to benefit from proceeds of unlawful activities. Muyambo’s sentencing originates from a case that was opened against him and his accomplice, Inoque Muchanga on 26 November 2021, …
NORTHERN CAPE – The members of Mothibistad SAPS A-relief operationalised information regarding a shebeen operating at a bogus Mozambican voting station and arrested a 37-year-old foreign national. On Wednesday, 09 October 2024, in Mapoteng, Mothibistad, the SAPS members pounced on the unsuspecting Mozambican National, who was allegedly operating a shebeen from the bogus Mozambican voting …
KIMBERLEY – Members of the Kimberley Public Order Police arrested two suspects aged 34 and 52 years old respectively, for possession of drugs and firearm parts in Galeshewe on Wednesday, 09 October 2024. During the execution of crime prevention patrols in Riedt Street, a suspicious white Isuzu bakkie without number plates was observed and subsequently …
MPUMALANGA – A 32-year-old suspect is expected to appear before the Ogies Magistrates Court on Friday, 11 October 2024, after he was arrested by the Hawks Middelburg based Serious Organised Crime Investigation on Wednesday, 9 October 2024, facing charges of damaging essential infrastructure. It is alleged that on 18 July 2022, the suspect was found …
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Cabinet calls on South Africans to support Ronwen Williams
Cabinet calls on South Africans to show their support for Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, who has been nominated as one of the 10 best goalkeepers in the world, at the Ballon d'Or awards for the Yachine Trophy.
South Africans are urged to vote by casting their votes on https://www.lequipe.fr/en/special/selection/ballon-dor-2024/section/the-yachine-trophy
Williams is the first South African player to be nominated for the Yachine Trophy at the Ballon d'Or awards.
“The 68th edition of the awards ceremony will take place on 28 October 2024 in Parys. Until then, we can vote for Williams in both English and French,” Cabinet said in a statement.
Williams, who won the Goalkeeper of the Tournament award in the January/February 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, has unexpectedly jumped ahead in the polls, leading the pack by 69.6% thus far.
Ronza, as he is referred to with great affection, received nominations for one of the top 10 goalkeepers in the world due to his exceptional play at both the club and international levels.
The 32-year-old goalie will face off against some of the greatest players in the world, including Mike Maignan of AC Milan, Andre Lounine of Real Madrid and Emiliano Martinez of Argentina, who won the World Cup. – SAnews.gov.za
Edwin
Thu, 10/10/2024 - 12:52
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President Ramaphosa to lead Presidential Imbizo in KZN
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to lead the second District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo under the Government of National Unity (GNU), in Umgababa, in KwaZulu-Natal.
The imbizo that is scheduled for Friday, 8 November, will be held at the Umnini Sportsfield in Ward 98.
“Cabinet calls on residents of Umgababa and surrounding areas to join the imbizo and engage their public representatives on solutions to challenges in their community and find ways to improve service delivery,” said Cabinet in a statement on Thursday.
Cabinet adopted the DDM in August 2019.
The DDM is an integrated planning model for cooperative governance which seeks to be a new integrated, district-based, service delivery approach aimed at fast-tracking service delivery. It also seeks to ensure that municipalities are adequately supported and resourced to carry out their mandate.
The first Presidential Imbizo of the seventh administration was held in Tsakane in Gauteng in August.
The Presidential Imbizo is where leaders from all three spheres of government interact with residents on service delivery challenges, which communities have brought to government’s attention, as well as plans for the development of this district.
– SAnews.gov.za
Edwin
Thu, 10/10/2024 - 12:37
Cabinet commends labour law compliance operations
Cabinet has commended intensified joint inspection efforts, led by the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL), to ensure that employers comply with recruitment requirements.
“Since the beginning of the seventh administration, the Department of Employment and Labour has issued fines worth more than R10 million to errant employers within the hospitality industry, who continue to employ undocumented immigrants,” Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, said on Thursday during a media briefing in Pretoria.
These inspections are similar to those being conducted in the trucking industry to ensure that employers uphold the provisions of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (Act 75 of 1997).
"The inspections also revealed instances of non-compliance to labour laws, including the underpayment of wages, unlawful deductions, and inadequate health and safety measures in the workplace," the Minister said.
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Furthermore, Cabinet welcomed the increase in the budget for the Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) from R400 million to R2.4 billion in the current financial year.
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“The increase is part of government’s proactive response to help preserve jobs by assisting companies that find themselves in financial distress due to difficult economic conditions and thereby minimise retrenchments,” Ntshavheni said. - SAnews.gov.za
nosihle
Thu, 10/10/2024 - 11:37
Johannesburg, October 9 2024: Repurposed shipping containers are popular in the informal markets and are widely used for clinics, homes, spaza shops, barber shops, hair salons, and tuck shops. Containers are used because they offer an affordable, quick-to-deploy solution for small business owners looking to set up shop with minimal construction. Despite seeming like an easy …
Over a hundred informal traders to receive equipment
Minister of Small Business Development Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will on Thursday handover machinery and equipment to 104 business owners in Greater Tzaneen in the Limpopo province.
“This equipment comes from the various programmes offered by the Department of Small Business Development and its agencies. It is from the Asset Assist Programme (AAP), Cooperatives Development Support Programme (CDSP) and the Informal and Micro Enterprise Development (IMEDP),” the Department of Small Business Development said.
Ndabeni-Abrahams will be accompanied by her Deputy Minister, Jane Sithole, during the handover to the beneficiaries of the IMEDP, which is a 100% grant offered to informal traders.
“Their mission is to handover machinery and equipment to business owners from the region. Informal and Micro enterprises have been promised these implements and this is a promise to be kept.
“The AAP is designed to provide Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) with essential business assets, financial guidance, and expert advisory services. This initiative is vital for ensuring that small businesses have the tools they need to succeed and contribute to economic growth,” the department said.
The CDSP offers blended financing to eligible cooperatives, combining grants and loans to support activities such as the purchase of machinery, equipment, and infrastructure.
This program is key to developing sustainable and competitive cooperative enterprises across South Africa. - SAnews.gov.za
nosihle
Thu, 10/10/2024 - 09:46
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Tributes for distinguished former Judge Willem Heath
The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development has paid tribute to former Judge Willem Hendrik Heath who died this week.
Heath died in Cape Town on Thursday.
“Judge Willem Hendrik Heath embodied the highest principles of justice and integrity. His relentless fight against corruption established a gold standard for accountability in South Africa, leaving an indelible mark on our legal landscape. We have lost a remarkable advocate for transparency and good governance.
“On behalf of the Ministry, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Judge Heath's family, the Judiciary, his friends, and colleagues. His lasting impact on the legal landscape and his relentless pursuit of justice will always be remembered. May his soul rest in eternal peace,” Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembi Simelane said.
The Ministry hailed Heath’s contribution to the South African law fraternity.
“The Ministry…expresses profound sorrow at the passing of Judge Willem Hendrik Heath, a distinguished legal figure whose unwavering commitment to combating corruption and maladministration will resonate throughout South Africa’s history.
“Judge Heath began his career as a prosecutor before establishing a successful private practice, where he made significant contributions to the legal field. Appointed by former President Nelson Mandela in 1995, he played a pivotal role in establishing the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), one of the country’s foremost corruption-fighting agencies. Under his stewardship, the SIU undertook critical investigations that set new benchmarks for public sector accountability, ensuring that justice and integrity prevailed.
“Judge Heath’s dedication to the rule of law was evident throughout his illustrious career. His legacy continues to inspire legal professionals committed to justice. His courage and integrity in the face of adversity, along with his significant contributions to legal reform and public sector accountability, are widely recognised,” the Ministry said. – SAnews.gov.za
NeoB
Thu, 10/10/2024 - 10:42
Call for calm following deaths of children in Soweto
Gauteng MEC of Finance and Economic Development, Lebogang Maile, has called for calm in Naledi, Soweto, following reports of angry community members looting, destroying and shutting down foreign owned shops in the area.
This after the death of at least five children allegedly after they ate food from a local spaza shop.
“I will visit the affected areas this coming weekend to interact with spaza shop owners and informal traders.
“We don't want lawlessness in Gauteng and people should not take the law into their own hands. We will intensify the Qondis' Ishishini Lakho – Fix Your Business campaign, as a powerful instrument to crack down on non-complaint businesses across the province, especially in townships,” Maile said.
Commenting on the same incident, the Gauteng Office of Consumer Affairs (GOCA) expressed concern regarding the quality of food sold at spaza shops in the townships.
Last month, the Gauteng Health Department revealed that some 207 incidents of food poisoning affecting children had been reported since February this year – resulting in the deaths of at least 10 children.
“GOCA…expresses concern about the sale of sub-standard foodstuff in our communities as they put the health and lives of consumers at risk. It is for this reason that the Gauteng Department of Economic Development, of which GOCA is a unit, launched the Qondis’ Ishishini Lakho — Fix Your Business compliance campaign in Thembisa last month, to encourage businesses to comply with consumer laws and regulations.
“This ongoing multi-stakeholder compliance campaign ensures that all possible areas of non-compliance are monitored. Compliance notices are issued, and fines are levied against businesses that are found to be violating consumer laws and health regulations,” GOCA said in a statement.
The entity said it visited the area on Tuesday following the tragedy.
“While some shops in the neighbourhood have since been shut down by the community, the cause of death is yet to be established, and an investigation is currently underway. GOCA pleads for calm and urges the community to allow the investigation to take its course,” the statement read.
GOCA urged community members to report safety issues they may have in regard to food sold in their areas.
“If consumers suspect that the food they consumed was not in a condition to be sold or consumed, they should report the matter to environmental health practitioners [Municipal Health Services] at their nearest municipality for food testing.
“The matter should also be escalated to the GOCA so that compliance monitoring inspections can be conducted in that area, in collaboration with law enforcement and the National Consumer Commission [NCC] to proactively investigate the matters and penalise those who contravene consumer protection laws.
“The CPA is clear that suppliers are liable for harm caused to consumers by supplying unsafe or defective foodstuffs. Suppliers must provide food of good quality, that is in good condition and free from any defects. Consumers should demand quality by returning to the supplier goods or foodstuff if there are defects, to avoid health risks,” GOCA said. – SAnews.gov.za
NeoB
Thu, 10/10/2024 - 10:22
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