October 10, 2022
South Africa: Home Affairs Announces New Fees for Passports, Travel Documents
Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has announced new fee amendments for South African passports and travel documents in terms of section 4(1)(e) of the South African… Read more »
October 07, 2022
South Africa: Legwaila Appointed Acting Tax Ombud
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has designated Professor Thabo Legwaila as acting Tax Ombud for a period of three months, effective from 6 October 2022 to 5 January 2023. Read more »
South Africa: Traditional Leaders Urged to Use Culture to Boost Tourism
Deputy President David Mabuza has encouraged traditional leaders to use their rich culture and heritage to boost tourism. Read more »
October 06, 2022
South Africa: Labour Laws in SA Cover All Workers Irrespective of Race, Origin
The Department of Employment and Labour Deputy Minister, Boitumelo Moloi, says the main objective of the National Labour Migration Policy (NLMP) will be to ensure that labour… Read more »
October 04, 2022
South Africa: Sisulu Condemns Murder of German Tourist
Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has expressed sadness at the brutal murder of a German tourist in Mpumalanga on Monday. Read more »
South Africa: Manhunt Launched for German Tourist Murderer
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Mpumalanga has launched a manhunt following the murder of a German tourist in Masoyi, near White River. Read more »
South Africa: DPE Welcomes Toto Investment Judgment
The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has welcomed the Western Cape High Court judgment on Monday, dismissing with costs Toto Investment Holdings' application to halt the sale… Read more »
September 29, 2022
South Africa: Nxesi Welcomes Convictions, Prison Sentences for Covid-19 TERS Fraud
Ten people have been slapped with direct imprisonment or suspended sentences for defrauding the COVID-19 Temporary Employer-Employee Relief (TERS) scheme of the Unemployment… Read more »
South Africa: Cele to Attend First Court Appearance of W Cape Magistrate's Alleged Killer
The Police Department has applauded the speedy arrest of a suspect linked to the murder of magistrate Romay van Rooyen. Read more »
South Africa: Expropriation Bill Not Intended to Seize Land - De Lille
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Patricia de Lille has moved to assure South Africans that government has no intention of using the Expropriation Bill to arbitrarily seize… Read more »
September 28, 2022
South Africa: National Assembly Approves Four Bills
The National Assembly has approved four Bills aimed at regulating transport economy and establishing a land court, amongst others. Read more »
South Africa: Stern Warning to Student Financial Aid Fraudsters
Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has sent a stern warning to people who continue to defraud the National Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). Read more »
September 26, 2022
South Africa: Constitutional Court Ruling On Copyright Act Commended
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has commended the Constitutional Court ruling on sections of the Copyright Act… Read more »
September 23, 2022
South Africa: Concern Over Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Mayoral Changes
The MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) in the Eastern Cape, Zolile Williams, has noted "the worrisome" political changes in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro… Read more »
South Africa: SARS Operations Net Wildlife Criminals, Tax Evaders
Intensified South African Revenue Services-led (SARS) operations have seen the net fall on several tax evaders and wildlife criminals. Read more »
September 22, 2022
South Africa: Fighting Corruption Without Fear or Favour
National Prosecuting Authority Investigating Directorate (NPA ID) head, Advocate Andrea Johnson, has reiterated the unit's commitment to fighting corruption without fear or favour. Read more »
September 21, 2022
South Africa: Six Former, Current SAPS Members Arrested for Alleged Corruption
Six people - including four high ranking former and current South African Police Service members - have been arrested over the past two days in connection with a R54 million police… Read more »
September 19, 2022
South Africa: Truck Driver in Fatal Pongola Crash Appears in Court
Sibusiso Siyaya, a 28-year-old truck driver, appeared in the Pongola Magistrate's Court on Monday in connection with the accident that claimed 21 lives, mainly children, on Friday… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Premier Pushes for Women Empowerment, Land Ownership
Land ownership has been identified by KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, as one of the biggest game changers for the empowerment of women. Read more »
September 14, 2022
South Africa: National Assembly Approves Fazel for Inspector-General of Intelligence
The National Assembly (NA) has approved the nomination of Imtiaz Ahmed Fazel for appointment as the Inspector-General of Intelligence (IGI) of South Africa. Read more »
September 15, 2022
South Africa: 24 Western Cape Police Officers Nabbed for Criminality
A total of 24 police officers have been arrested in the Western Cape for breaking the law in the past six months. Read more »
South Africa: Western Cape Crime Levels 'A Concern' - Police Minister
Police Minister Bheki Cele has decried the harrowing levels of crime plaguing the Western Cape. Read more »
September 13, 2022
South Africa: Government Considers Measures to Stem Violence in Public Transport Sector
Operators of public transport could lose their operating licences if they are found to have been party to extortion and racketeering activities, which are associated with violence… Read more »
September 09, 2022
South Africa: Govt Is Committed to Eliminating Illegal Mining
Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has warned that if not abated, illegal mining "will reach crisis proportions" and poses a "threat to national security,… Read more »
September 08, 2022
South Africa: Special Tribunal Dismisses Four Covid-19 Tender Linked Appeals
The Special Tribunal has dismissed four separate applications for leave to appeal from COVID-19 tender corruption accused companies in the Digital Vibes matter, businessman… Read more »