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Parts On Call Expands: Now Offering Premium Nissan Parts Across South Africa At Parts On Call, we’re thrilled to share the news that we’ve expanded our product range to now include a full selection of premium, pre-owned Nissan parts. As one of the leading suppliers of used automotive parts in South Africa, our commitment to …
Pietermaritzburg – On 19 September 2024, the first-ever Husqvarna Schools Forest Rehabilitation Challenge in association with Ferncliffe forest wilding, took place in Pietermaritzburg. This exciting event saw learners from Durban High School and Weston Agricultural College competing in a tree-planting race, designed to restore local forests and foster environmental stewardship among our youth. According to …
In the News Today: The incident has left Siphiwe Mchunu with unanswered questions as to why he and his family have become targets of scrutiny The Indian consulate general is claiming “diplomatic immunity” in a complaint before the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) lodged by a former employee who was summarily dismissed after …
In the News Today: (Bloomberg) — South Africa’s N3 highway is now open to traffic after a two-day closure caused by severe snowfalls, which left road users stranded in the nation’s KwaZulu-Natal and Free State provinces. Traffic authorities fully cleared the backlog of vehicles, restoring mobility on the route from Tugela Plaza and Harrismith, the N3 …
In the News Today: AmaTuks dropped points after playing to a goalless against Upington City FC in matchday four of the Motsepe Foundation Championship at the Mxolisi Dicky Jacobs Stadium on Saturday. The Pretoria-based side came into the clash against Upington looking to bounce back from their 1-0 defeat against Pretoria Callies in the Tshwane Derby …
In the News Today: DURBAN North resident and longboarder Sam Christianson was crowned the winner of the Open Men’s division at the recent South African Longboard Championships presented by Ryd. The event, which was sanctioned by Surfing South Africa (SSA), was held at Seal Point, Cape St Francis. Incredibly, Christianson, who represented KwaZulu-Natal, claimed his fourth …
Hair is a vital part of personal identity for many people, and experiencing issues like hair loss, thinning, or scalp conditions can be distressing. A trichologist can provide the necessary expertise to address these concerns. Specializing in hair and scalp health, trichologists offer targeted solutions that go beyond everyday hair care routines. What is …
In 2023, the Boxer Athletics Club made a powerful statement when star athletes Precious Mashele and Glenrose Xaba delivered standout performances at the inaugural Boxer Super Run in Durban, setting the fastest 5km times on South African soil at that point—13:44 and 16:03, respectively. On Sunday, 13 October 2024, the club’s elite runners are set …
With only one race remaining in the 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series, South Africa’s top runners are gearing up for an intense showdown against their East African rivals. Reigning Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K champion, Elroy Gelant, and newly crowned SA 10km Cross Country champion, Kabelo Mulaudzi, are set to go head-to-head with …
Jordan Hendrikse broke the hearts of his former Fidelity ADT Lions team-mates and supporters when he succeeded with a last-minute long-range penalty goal to hand the Hollywoodbets Sharks XV a dramatic 16-14 victory in the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division final at Emirates Airline Park in a cold and wet Johannesburg on Saturday evening after …
Cabinet hails progress in fight against crime with Operation Shanela
Cabinet has welcomed progress being made in the fight against crime through Operation Shanela, which continues to make its mark in rooting out criminality.
“Between 2 and 8 September 2024, law enforcement agencies arrested 13 691 suspects for serious crimes such as murder, rape, possession of illegal firearms and business robberies,” Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said during a post Cabinet media briefing on Friday.
Since its inception in May 2023, Operation Shanela consists of regular stop and searches, roadblocks, vehicle check points, high visibility patrols, including foot patrols, the tracing of wanted suspects with a focus on murder and rape suspects, and compliance inspections at liquor outlets and second-hand goods dealers.
Through detectives and crime intelligence tracing operations, roadblocks, as well as stop and searches - police have taken a bold and decisive approach in protecting the communities that they serve.
Since its launch, Operation Shanela has resulted in the arrest of 850 375 suspects, and seizure of 824 illegal firearms and over 17 282 rounds of ammunition. In addition, drugs worth over R13 million were seized at the OR Tambo International Airport over the past two months, and copper worth over R20 million was recovered from a scrapyard near Durban, with a suspect arrested.
“Through a coordinated multidisciplinary and intelligence-led operations, law enforcement agencies are focused on dismantling extortion syndicates across the country. In the past two weeks, 14 extortionists were arrested in various provinces,” Ntshavheni said.
Restoring Integrity of Law Enforcement Officers
Through a multidisciplinary collaboration, law enforcement agencies have arrested 14 suspects in Mpumalanga on charges of fraud and corruption for issuing illegal learners’ and driver’s licences. Meanwhile, 11 traffic officers were also arrested for soliciting bribes from motorists along the N1 freeway in Limpopo.
“Three off-duty police officers and a civilian were arrested in Durban, KZN, for soliciting a R100 000 bribe from a businessman in exchange for the release of confiscated goods, and four more police officers handed themselves over to the SAPS on the same case,” the Minister said.
Furthermore, eight suspects were arrested for alleged involvement on tender fraud and corruption amounting to R850 million in the City of Cape Town, Western Cape. – SAnews.gov.za
DikelediM
Fri, 09/20/2024 - 14:11
KZN Premier attends Climate Week in the US
KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, has embarked on a strategic working visit to the United States of America (USA) where he will be attending the highly anticipated Climate Week forum.
The Climate Week NYC, held in conjunction with the United Nations General Assembly, is one of the world’s largest annual events dedicated to climate action and sustainability.
The forum will take place in New York City from 22 to 29 September 2024. It brings together leaders from the world of business, including government, political change makers, academia, and civil society from all over the world, who will gather to drive the transition forward, speed up progress, and champion change that is already happening.
Ntuli, who left the country this week will be engaging in high-level discussions and forming strategic partnerships during Climate Week.
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial government said Ntuli’s visit to New York underscores the province’s commitment to addressing climate change, promoting sustainable development, and strengthening ties with the USA—South Africa's third-largest trade partner.
“Premier Ntuli’s objectives include reaffirming the strategic and mutually beneficial relationship between KwaZulu-Natal and the United States, advocating for enhanced international cooperation in tackling climate change, securing investments in green technologies, and implementing sustainable land-use practices,” the provincial government said.
The provincial government added that the Premier’s visit aims to achieve several key outcomes, including securing international cooperation; obtaining support and investment for renewable energy projects and climate adaptation initiatives; forging global partnerships; and collaborating with international organisations, climate-focused non-profits, and private sector stakeholders to advance climate action.
The visit also aims to showcase provincial progress, highlight KwaZulu-Natal’s achievements in climate resilience, including improvements in disaster risk management and biodiversity conservation.
“Ntuli’s participation in Climate Week and related events signifies KwaZulu-Natal’s proactive approach to global climate challenges and positions the province as a leader in climate adaptation and sustainability. The insights and partnerships gained from this visit are expected to enhance KwaZulu-Natal’s long-term climate resilience and contribute to sustainable development efforts,” the provincial government highlighted.
The Premier will on Friday hold a meeting with the South African Consul General to New York, Simon Cardy, which will cover a range of global issues, including trade, investment, climate change, food security and energy.
The discussion is part of a broader effort to align KwaZulu-Natal’s strategies with global climate goals and secure international support for the province’s sustainability initiatives.
Climate resilience
KwaZulu-Natal has recently faced severe climate-related challenges, including heavy rainfall, strong winds, hailstorms, and a tornado that have caused significant infrastructure damage, particularly in the eThekwini Metro, Ilembe and Howick areas.
The April 2022 floods, among the worst in the province’s history, resulted in over 400 fatalities and severe disruption to infrastructure, including port operations in Durban.
“These recent events underscore the urgent need for enhanced climate resilience. The Premier’s visit aims to address these challenges by securing international collaboration and investment to bolster KwaZulu-Natal’s capacity to manage and adapt to climate risks,” the provincial government said.
MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has been appointed as Acting Premier of the province during Ntuli’s absence. KaMadlopha-Mthethwa will oversee the provincial responsibilities until the Premier returns. – SAnews.gov.za
GabiK
Thu, 09/19/2024 - 10:58
Deputy President's NCOP briefing postponed
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has written to the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), Refilwe Tsipane, to request a postponement of the session for oral reply to questions scheduled for later today.
“The Chairperson has kindly acceded to the Deputy President’s request.
“In line with questions from the NCOP, Deputy President Mashatile was due to brief the council on the seventh administration’s plans to improve the performance of municipalities and accelerate service delivery challenges in some municipalities,” the statement read.
According to the Presidency, the Deputy President’s request was occasioned by two considerations.
These include the passing of former Minister and stalwart Pravin Gordhan, whose funeral is underway in Durban.
“The Deputy President thought it prudent to allow members and former colleagues of the Minister the opportunity to pay their respects fully and to show their support to the Gordhan family at this difficult time.”
In addition, the Deputy President has been advised by his medical team to take a week off from his official duties to rest and recuperate following the medical incident over the weekend in Tzaneen, Limpopo.
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“While the Deputy President is no longer in any danger and is in high spirits, he is following the medical team’s advice and has withdrawn from scheduled official duties for the current week,” the statement read.
According to his Office, the country’s second-in-command takes parliamentary oversight extremely seriously and has worked tirelessly during his time to boost the national executive’s accountability to the National Assembly and the NCOP.
“As such, he will work closely with the NCOP Chairperson to find a suitable date for the rescheduling of the session as soon as possible.”
The Presidency said the Deputy President looks forward to having an opportunity to appraise Parliament of the Government of National Unity’s efforts to improve municipal governance and service delivery, accelerate the process of land reform and boost South Africa’s agricultural output and food security.
The Government of National Unity is also looking into the imminent rollout of plans to fight crime, and deal with the emergent scourge of criminal extortion and other forms of economic sabotage.
“The Office of the Deputy President and the NCOP will communicate the alternative arrangements for the postponed session as soon as they are agreed and finalised.” – SAnews.gov.za
Gabisile
Thu, 09/19/2024 - 10:17
Municipality pledges to buy 100 water trucks to end its need to hire them
Transnet works to curb shipping delays
The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has enhanced its ability to curb shipping and cargo-handling delays caused by long waves that impact vessels berthed at its ports, thanks to the delivery of six more hydraulic shore tension units destined for the ports of Cape Town and Ngqura.
From the 52 units procured by TNPA in September 2023, this batch brings the total number of mooring units delivered to 12 and adds to the eight that were installed in the Cape Town and Ngqura ports prior to this acquisition.
In a statement on Tuesday, Transnet said the timely delivery solidifies the execution of the Transnet Recovery Plan, which aims to improve operational efficiencies and increase the value of service to customers.
Shipping and cargo handling operations at the Cape Town and Ngqura ports are often impacted by strong winds reaching 35 to 50 knots and high sea swells exceeding 3.5 meters.
Such inclement weather conditions cause operational and safety disruptions leading to delays in vessel movements.
A hydraulic tension mooring unit is a system placed on the quayside to ensure the safety of docked vessels by mitigating the severity of long-wave effects on vessels. The benefits include minimised downtime and safety incidents during operations.
“The introduction of the shore tension units at the Port of Cape Town has significantly improved our vessel operations,” said National Operations Manager at CMA CGM South Africa, Leon Reddy, commenting on the delivery as one of the shipping lines that are benefiting from the installed shore tensions.
“With the ability to keep our vessels stable and secure alongside the berth, we have seen a notable reduction in vessel movement and ranging.
“This has resulted in increased container productivity and reduced port stay times, leading to improved overall efficiency and reduced costs. We support TNPA's initiative to invest in additional shore tension units and look forward to continued cooperation to enhance port operations," he said.
TNPA has procured 52 shore tension units with an allocation of 16 units for the Port of Cape Town with six delivered, 14 for the Port of Durban, eight for the Port of Port Elizabeth, six for the Port of Ngqura with all six delivered, four for the Port of Saldanha and four for the Port of Richards Bay.
The phased delivery of the rest of the units will be completed by early 2025.
TNPA is responsible for the safe, effective, and efficient economic functioning of the national port system, which it manages in a landlord capacity.
It provides port infrastructure and marine services at the eight commercial seaports in South Africa – Richards Bay, Durban, Saldanha, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, East London, Mossel Bay and Ngqura. – SAnews.gov.za
Edwin
Tue, 09/17/2024 - 10:53
Following the best season of his career, which included his first sub-28-minute 10km at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K in May and a third Olympic appearance in August, Elroy Gelant now has his sights set on making history at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K on National Heritage Day, Tuesday, 24 …
Jozi runners and the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Team together with event sponsors and partners will unite at a rewarding ‘City Clean-Up’ at Absa Towers West on Saturday, 21 September 2024, between 08:30 – 10:00 in the buildup to the 7th annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K, South Africa’s biggest Heritage Day celebration. …
The march was led by Abahali baseMjondolo
The Presidency is able to announce that the funeral service for former Minister Pravin Gordhan will take place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban at 10h00 on Thursday, 19 September 2024.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Official Funeral Category 2 in honour of the late struggle and Cabinet veteran who passed away on Friday, 13 September 2024, at the age of 75, following a period of illness.
Mr Gordhan served as Minister of Finance from 2009 until 2014 and again from 2015 until 2017.
He also served as Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs from 2014 until 2015, and as Minister of Public Enterprises from February 2018 until his March 2024 announcement of planned retirement.
Mr Gordhan was appointed as Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service in 1999, after a period as Deputy Commissioner.
The Special Official Funeral Category 2 will entail ceremonial elements performed by the South African Police Service.
The funeral service will be followed by a private cremation.
Mr Gordhan's family has requested that in lieu of floral tributes, mourners offer donations to charities of their choice, or the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa.
With its fast, flat course, the highly anticipated Boxer Super Run promises an electrifying day of racing in Durban on Sunday, 13 October 2024. South Africa’s top athletes will line up, ready to compete for the coveted titles of King and Queen of the Boxer Super Run, making this an event not to be missed. …
Details of Special Official Funeral for Gordhan announced
The funeral service for former Minister Pravin Gordhan is expected to be held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban on Thursday.
Gordhan, 75, passed away on Friday following illness.
“President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Official Funeral Category 2 in honour of the late struggle and Cabinet veteran. The Special Official Funeral Category 2 will entail ceremonial elements performed by the South African Police Service.
“The funeral service will be followed by a private cremation,” the Presidency said in a statement.
Gordhan’s family has requested that “in lieu of floral tributes, mourners offer donations to charities of their choice, or the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation”.
The late struggle stalwart served in Cabinet for many years before his retirement earlier this year.
“Mr Gordhan served as Minister of Finance from 2009 until 2014 and again from 2015 until 2017.
“He also served as Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs from 2014 until 2015, and as Minister of Public Enterprises from February 2018 until his March 2024 announcement of planned retirement.
“Mr Gordhan was appointed as Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service in 1999, after a period as Deputy Commissioner,” the Presidency said.
The funeral service is expected to start at 10am. – SAnews.gov.za
NeoB
Mon, 09/16/2024 - 15:21
The 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series will reach an exciting conclusion on National Heritage Day (Tuesday 24 September 2024) as 11 500 runners take to the streets of Johannesburg for the iconic Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K. To ensure a seamless race day experience, event organisers are urging participants to make use of …
Infrastructure maintenance placed under the spotlight
Thorough infrastructure maintenance to ensure sustainable water supply to residents of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality came under the spotlight at a meeting between Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seithlolo and municipal councillors.
Seithlolo made the call during a meeting with municipal councillors, held in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, on Friday.
The engagement comes after Seitlholo accepted an invitation from municipal councillors to discuss some of the ongoing issues that have been affecting the wards.
These include ongoing water challenges affecting some parts of the municipality, which are exacerbated by ageing infrastructure, rapid urbanisation, floods, theft, and vandalism of water infrastructure.
During the meeting, councillors raised concerns of sewer spillages in the communities, which cause health hazards and water pollution that end up affecting recreational facilities including the beaches in the city.
Seitlholo called on the municipality to address issues that affect water delivery services to communities and the travel sector.
In addition to infrastructure maintenance, he also encouraged the municipality to conduct a full investigation into illegal connections.
“I therefore call on the municipality to be committed on issues of water and sanitation. Municipalities should improve on their investigations related to the issues so that they can be resolved,” Seitlholo said.
He assured the municipality of further provincial visits and engagements, to ensure tangible changes pertaining to water and sanitation challenges.
The Deputy Minister also held a meeting with Umhlanga Tourism Association (UTA) to discuss issues relating to water and sanitation affecting the tourism hub in the Umhlanga area. – SAnews.gov.za
GabiK
Mon, 09/16/2024 - 09:55
MAGGI is thrilled to introduce its “Cook The Difference” campaign which aims to inspire home cooks across South Africa to unlock their culinary potential. By emphasizing the versatility of MAGGI products, the campaign encourages consumers to prepare fresh, flavourful, and sustainable meals that reflect their personal taste and values. MAGGI’s objective is to guide consumers …