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Aviation and border authorities outline plans to manage festive travel pressures
December 19, 2024

The Border Management Authority (BMA) and Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) held a media briefing at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday to address operational updates and their plans to ensure seamless movement of travellers during the peak hol

Gauteng, KZN and Limpopo warned of severe thunderstorms and flooding
December 19, 2024

Johannesburg’s emergency services are on high alert as severe thunderstorms and possible flooding are forecast for the city as 80% rain possibility hits the province.

Spaza shop registration deadline extended to February
December 18, 2024

The deadline for spaza shops and other small food outlets to register their businesses has been extended to February 28. This was announced during a press briefing on Wednesday by ministers leading the multidisciplinary team in government responsible for

Ramathuba threatens to fire hospital staff over long wait times during surprise visit
December 14, 2024

Frustrated by long patient wait times at a Limpopo hospital, premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba delivered a stern warning to staff that failure to assist patients promptly would result in dismissal.

Why the MK Party thinks the May 29 elections results were cooked
December 11, 2024

MKP chair Nathi Nhleko and secretary-general Floyd Shivamvu have told journalists why they think the party has a case of vote fraud against the IEC.

Progress on Gauteng spaza shop registrations as deadline looms
December 11, 2024

Gauteng finance and economic development MEC Lebogang Maile briefed the media on the progress of the registration of spaza shops in Gauteng. This as the 21-day deadline issued by President Cyril Ramaphosa looms.

South Africans are happy and vibrant since the formation of the MK Party, says Zuma
December 10, 2024

South Africans are happier and the country has changed for the better since the MK Party was established, says party leader Jacob Zuma.

MKP may govern immediately: Zuma threatens to take vote-rigging case to international courts
December 09, 2024

MK Party (MKP) leader Jacob Zuma has warned his party will take its case of alleged vote rigging to international courts if local courts do not rule in its favour, which he says may result in the party being told to govern with immediate effect.

Don’t register shops for illegal foreigners, cautions Mashatile as deadline looms
December 06, 2024

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has warned South Africans against registering businesses for illegal foreigners, asking authorities to act against such actions. Mashatile said the government wanted South Africans to own most shops.

‘We’ll find them and make a good example’ — Mkhwanazi hunts taxi owners
December 03, 2024

KwaZulu-Natal police boss Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has vowed to make a good example of disgruntled taxi owners blocking roads and confiscating keys from vehicles.