Death Toll Rises to Seven After Police Swoop on Informal Gold Miners
Some miners have already gone back to work to earn money and repatriate the bodies of their colleagues
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British Airways to Ramp up Cape Town Services
By Lorne Philipot British Airways will triple its frequencies between London Heathrow and Cape Town International Airport. The London-based airline will offer three daily flights from London’s largest airport to Cape Town for the Southern Hemisphere summer. The carrier currently operates a daily service from London Heathrow to Cape Town. Starting at the end of …
Members of South African Parliament Sworn in as Pan-African Parliament (Pap) Members
Members of Parliament, Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, Mr Mdumiseni Ntuli, Ms Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, and Mr Vuyani Pambo were today sworn in as members of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP).
The four members were appointed by both Houses of Parliament to serve as members of the continental legislative body. They were sworn in this morning during the sitting of the Pan-African Parliament Committees and other PAP organs currently underway in Midrand, Johannesburg.
The PAP is a legislative organ of the African Union (AU) as set out by the Treaty Establishing the African Economic Community (Abuja Treaty). It provides a platform for people from all African states to be involved in discussions and decision-making on the problems and challenges facing the continent, including matters pertaining to respect for human rights, the consolidation of democratic institutions and the culture of democracy, as well as the promotion of good governance and the rule of law.
The PAP also promotes, among other things, the coordination and harmonisation of policies, measures, programmes, and activities of the Regional Economic Communities and the parliamentary fora on the continent.
During today's plenary session, the Members received presentations on various topics affecting the continent's development, such as peace and security, climate change, and the poor implementation of Agenda 2063.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: The Parliament.
Minister congratulates 33 field ranger graduates
Minister congratulates 33 field ranger graduates
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the 33 newly-graduated field rangers of the Kruger National Park (KNP).
The graduates completed a rigorous training regimen and were inaugurated as field rangers at a ceremony in Skukuza, earlier this month.
The Minister commended the dedication and resilience of the new recruits.
"I am proud of the commitment and determination each of these individuals has shown throughout their intense six-week training programme. These new field rangers will provide critical support to our conservation efforts, safeguarding one of South Africa's most treasured natural heritages and playing a vital role in preserving our biodiversity for future generations," the Minister said on Tuesday.
The rigorous pre-selection and selection process, which took place in July 2024, demanded both physical endurance and mental fortitude from the trainees.
The graduates will now join the ranger corps across various sections of the KNP, contributing to law enforcement and biodiversity conservation efforts in the park.
"Our field rangers are at the frontline of the fight against poaching and environmental crime. Their work ensures the integrity of our protected areas, and I trust that their contributions will strengthen our collective efforts to protect South Africa’s wildlife," George said.
The Minister also extended his gratitude to South African National Parks (SANParks) for their continued leadership in conservation and their commitment to maintaining the highest standards in ranger training. - SAnews.gov.za
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Heading into Your 40s? Ward off the Silent Muscle Thief
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Pitch In For A Cleaner Egoli—Join Event Organisers In Prepping The City For The Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K!
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Rip Curl GromSearch Presented By Sea Harvest Finals At Seal Point – Quick Facts
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Udara Holds Up SA ‘A’ With Half-Century
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Ending the Silence: Understanding and Preventing Suicide in South Africa
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DHL Stormers Home And Away Jerseys Revealed
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MyGlass – How it all Began
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The Importance of Accurate Valuations: Property, Art, Cars, and Business Assets
Introduction Valuations are integral to various aspects of our lives, from determining the value of a property to assessing the worth of a vintage car. Whether you’re dealing with property valuations or art valuations, understanding the factors that influence these figures is crucial. In this article, we will explore the various types of valuations, highlighting …
Live wires litter streets of Refilwe township in Tshwane
Two cows have been electrocuted
CCCZ IN Gqeberha
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Philippi Library Remains Closed More Than A Year After Robbery And Vandalism
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Anastasia Venter Wins the WSL Nelson Mandela Bay Pro Junior 1,000 in Gqeberha
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Raid at St Albans Correctional Centre in Gqeberha
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Murder, attempted murder suspect to appear in court
Murder, attempted murder suspect to appear in court
A 30-year-old suspect is expected to appear in court soon for the attempted murder of two police officers as well as the murder of a neighbour, said the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks).
The suspect who also faces charges of the possession of unlicensed firearms among others, was sought in KwaZulu-Natal and in Gauteng. The suspect was arrested and detained in Johannesburg in an intelligence driven operation on Saturday.
The arrest was made by the Serious Organised Crime Investigation's Tactical Operations Management Section (TOMS) assisted by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial tracing team, SAPS National Modus Operandi Centre and Johannesburg District Aggravated Robberies team.
“The Pretoria based Hawks’ TOMS team in collaboration with the Pietermaritzburg Serious Organised Crime Investigation operationalised information that was received and the team was granted a warrant of arrest to detain one suspect at the Jeppe area …. in connection with murder, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition [and] also attempted murder of two police officials as well as a murder of his neighbour in KwaZulu-Natal,” said the Hawks in a statement on Sunday.
According to the Hawks, several attempts to secure his appearance in court were in vain.
“The suspect was also expected to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrates court on 28 July 2024, possession of unlicensed firearm but failed to do so because at the time he was also being sought for murder in KwaZulu-Natal.
The suspect will [be] be appearing in court soon on [the] Jeppe case facing charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm then transferred to KwaZulu-Natal where he will answer to [the] murder and attempted murder as per [the] Estcourt case as well as murder as per [the] Loskop case. All the crimes were committed this year,” said the Hawks. SAnews.gov.za
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EC government collaborates with business to support commercialisation of farmers
EC government collaborates with business to support commercialisation of farmers
The Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR) has introduced innovative funding mechanisms to support the commercialisation of Black farmers.
Rural Development and Agrarian Reform MEC, Nonceba Kontsiwe, said the department established the Eastern Cape Agriculture Blended Funding Scheme to provide access to finance for Black farmers to become commercial and participate in the value chains.
This was made possible through collaboration with the Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA), Eastern Cape Development Cooperation (ECDC), Small Enterprise Finance Agency (SEFA) and Land Bank.
In 2023/24, DRDAR and ECDC distributed R32 million to 18 agricultural enterprises, creating 455 jobs.
The funding has enabled businesses to invest in equipment, infrastructure, and production inputs, enhancing their revenue.
“We are committed to this initiative with a budget of R75 million allocated to attract equal or more funding from development finance institutions (DFIs) and the private sector over the Medium‐Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF). The budget for 2024/25 is R25 million,” Kontsiwe said.
The department recently entered into an agreement with the Land Bank to collaborate on funding and developing clustered and aggregated commodities value chains in the province.
“This collaboration aims to facilitate access to affordable funding for farmers without stringent terms to support primary and agro-processing activities, to enable Eastern Cape farmers to access the R300 million allocation from the Land Bank.
“The finalised aggregation model and financing tools will be tested in pilot projects for grains, wool, mohair, citrus farming, dairy, vegetables, and livestock in the province,” Kontsiwe said.
Kontsiwe added that the department, in partnership with the ECRDA, aims to support Black commercial farmers in exporting their produce to international markets, thereby boosting their competitiveness.
“The revolving credit facility is designed to offer operational funding to address the financial needs of high-value and export-oriented commodities during production cycles. A budget of R4 million has been earmarked for the ECRDA to implement this program in the 2024/25 financial year, serving as an incentive to attract more Black commercial farmers to participate in export markets,” the MEC said. – SAnews.gov.za
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St Albans Correctional Centre Raided
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