South African Tribune

North west: The North West Provincial Government will provide essential services to residents of several municipalities on Friday, 18 October 2024, as part of its Accelerated Service Delivery Programme, Thuntsha Lerole Reloaded. This initiative aims to reach communities within the Moses Kotane Local Municipality and Bojanala Platinum District Municipality, enhancing…

Johannesburg: The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) has highlighted the need for proactive regulations in the media industry, particularly concerning platform accountability, competition, and recent acquisitions, such as the Multichoice and Canal+ deal. The agency emphasized the potential risks these developments pose to the sustainability of the community media…

Bronkhorstspruit: Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Matome Chiloane, has voiced significant concern following a foodborne illness incident that affected 25 learners at Mshuluzane Mayisela Primary School in Zithobeni, Bronkhorstspruit. The students fell ill after consuming snacks bought from local street vendors, prompting an immediate response from…

Hartswater: Following the tragic drowning of a 13-year-old boy in the Vaalharts Main Canal, the Department of Water and Sanitation along with the Vaalharts Water User Association have issued a stark warning to local communities against swimming in the canal and other similar water bodies. The incident occurred in Hartswater,…

Pretoria: South Africa will persist in its role as a dedicated advocate for the essential reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), aiming to address what it sees as longstanding inequities in the international system, said President Cyril Ramaphosa. According to South African Government News Agency, President Ramaphosa, addressing…

Swakopmund: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has stressed the importance of integrity and ethics training for medical officers, highlighting it as a critical step in combating corruption within the healthcare sector. According to Namibia Press Agency, Head of Public Education and Corruption Prevention in the Erongo Region, the training sessions were…

Katima mulilo: A 27-year-old Zambian man appeared in the Katima Mulilo District Court on Wednesday, facing charges of murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, possession of stolen property, and illegal entry into Namibia. The suspect, identified as Likando Kangombe, is accused of the March killing of 42-year-old Sibuku Calvin Sinyepe near…

Windhoek: The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform in Namibia has allocated N.dollars 44 million to support the upcoming dryland cropping season, aiming to mitigate the effects of prolonged drought and enhance agricultural productivity. According to Namibia Press Agency, Simon Nghipandulwa, a spokesperson for the Ministry, detailed the allocation…

Ondangwa: The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) has commenced the training of 910 cadet constables at the Ruben "Danger" Ashipala Police Training Centre in the Oshana Region, aiming to bolster law enforcement capabilities across the nation. According to Namibia Press Agency, the training session officially opened with remarks from NamPol Inspector…