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Police visibility heightened ahead of EFF protest

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has mobilised maximum resources to heighten police visibility ahead of the Economic Freedom Fighters planned National Shutdown.“NATJOINTS, working closely with our partners and stakeholders in the respective industries and sectors, have mobilised maximum resources to heighten police visibility with the aim of…

Countdown to 2023 Buy Local Summit & Expo

By Anele ZikaliAll roads lead to the Sandton Convention Centre for the 11th edition of the Proudly South African Buy Local Summit and Expo. Speaking at a media launch on Thursday, Proudly SA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Eustace Mashimbye, said the intention of the summit is to ensure locally produced…

Correctional Services on death of inmate Thabo Bester

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has noted media reports on allegations regarding the death of inmate Thabo Bester in custody. On 3 May 2022, DCS issued a brief alert confirming an incident of death in custody, at Mangaung Correctional Centre (MCC) which is one of our public-private partnership (PPP)…

President Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa – Tanzania Business Forum

Your Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania,High Commissioners of South Africa and Tanzania,Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa, Mr Ebrahim Patel,Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of Tanzania, Hon Dr Ashatu Kijaji,Ministers and Deputy Ministers,Representatives of business from Tanzania and South Africa,Distinguished…

National Shutdown: lawbreakers will be arrested

Ahead of the planned National Shutdown scheduled for Monday, Police Minister Bheki Cele has issued a stern warning for lawbreakers.With the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) expected to embark on the shutdown, Cele said those who break the law will be arrested. “You must uphold the law but more importantly enforce…

Load shedding eased to Stage 2

Due to further improvements in the generation capacity over the past 24 hours, Eskom announced that it has implemented Stage 2 load shedding from midday until further notice.“Eskom will provide an update as soon as any significant changes occur,” the power utility said on Friday. This follows Thursday’s announcement that…