South African Tribune

Durban: The KwaZulu-Natal Local Division of the Durban High Court has issued a preservation order and a search-and-seizure warrant in the case of the Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) versus Shauwn Mkhize and others. This court action is seen as a significant step in combating tax evasion…

Johannesburg: S and P Global Ratings Agency has upgraded power utility Eskom's long-term global scale foreign and local currency ratings from stable to positive. S and P affirmed Eskom's 'B' issue rating on the group's senior unsecured debt from 'CCC+' and the 'BB-' foreign currency issue rating on the government-guaranteed…

Cape Town: Police have foiled a kidnapping attempt and arrested nine suspects in Ivory Park on Tuesday. Three firearms and a vehicle used during the commission of the crime were also seized. Another suspect was fatally wounded during a shootout with the police. According to South African Government News Agency,…

Cape Town: The Western Cape Provincial Government has urged matrics to celebrate the end of their school career responsibly and safely, as the final matric exams are being written today. The final matric exams for the Class of 2024 will be written today, bringing to an end the five-week exam…

Cape Town: As the holiday season approaches, the public and travelers have been warned about the risk of rabies in dogs, Cape fur seals, and other animals. The alert has been issued by the Department of Agriculture; the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment; the Department of Health, and…

Khuma Stilfontein: About 96 undocumented children have been detained after they were found to be part of a group of illicit miners in Khuma Stilfontein, in the North West. In a statement on Wednesday, the Department of Social Development said the North West provincial department had received information about the…

Siem Reap: South Africa, currently serving as Vice-President, is participating in the Fifth Review Conference of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production, and Transfer of Antipersonnel Mines, also known as the Mine Ban Treaty, in Siem Reap, Cambodia. According to South African Government News Agency, the…

Cape Town: The South African Police Service (SAPS) has established Gender-Based Violence Desks at every police station to ensure cases of gender-based violence (GBV) receive priority attention and are swiftly addressed. According to South African Government News Agency, this initiative is part of a statement by the police as the…

Cape Town: Eskom has announced the successful completion of its pre-paid meter upgrade project, urging approximately 1.7 million 'zero buyers' to upgrade their meters before the looming deadline. The power utility emphasized the importance of this transition to ensure continued electricity supply. According to South African Government News Agency, Eskom…

Pretoria: Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, says the nation cannot afford to lose a single life due to foodborne illnesses. 'I urge everyone to come together in a collective effort to combat this issue. The actions we take today will significantly impact the future of our…