Author: Tshegofatso Letsie
The North West Department of Community Safety and Transport Management said it is on high alert to enforce compliance on the province’s roads during the Youth Day long weekend. This emerged during the launch of an integrated joint law enforcement operation that was led by the National Transport Department alongside various partners in Potchefstroom, N12 route. MEC Wessels Morweng urged motorists and road users to be responsible and vigilant. “We also have operations of this nature across our four regions. We have partnered with the municipalities to make sure we are visible because the visibility has proven beyond reasonable doubt that when…
The South African Human Commission (SAHRC) has welcomed the ban of the importation of Terbufos in the country. The decision was approved during a cabinet meeting this week, and was announced by the Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, during a media briefing in Cape Town. “Cabinet has approved the ban of Terbufos also known as Galephirimi, and the import of this chemical compound into South Africa. Terbufos, classified as an organophosphate, is commonly used as an insecticide and pesticide in the farming community. The ban will be accompanied by a suite of enforcement measures, while broader consultations are underway…
The South African National Defence Force has confirmed that the first group of the country’s soldiers who were deployed to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will arrive back in the country on Friday. The SANDF said the soldiers will arrive at Air Force Base Bloemspruit in Bloemfontein around midday on Friday. This follows the phased withdrawal process of the Southern African Development Community Mission (SAMIDRC) soldiers which was initiated in April this year. “The troops will be welcomed by the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, accompanied by the members of the Military Command Council. The Minister will address…
President Cyril Ramaphosa is adamant that the much-anticipated National Dialogue will reignite the true meaning of what it means to be South African. He announced that a National Convention will first be held on the 15th of August to map out the agenda for the upcoming National Dialogue. Ramaphosa said the dialogue will feature various groups including government, business, civic groups, religious and traditional leaders. “Through their various political, social, and other formations in their workplaces, in places of worship, communities, villages and sites of learning, South Africans will in the months following the National Convention be encouraged to be in…
The North West Department of Public Works and Roads said the damage of roads and bridges caused by the floods experienced by the province in January this year to date, will cost more than R2.2 billion. This emerged during the recent oversight visit by the Provincial Executive Council at the Moretele Local Municipality, where the houses of residents and roads in the area were destroyed by heavy rains and floods. The Head of the Department, Moss Kgantsi cautioned that the individual cost of bridges that must be repaired is equivalent to the entire budget that was set aside for road…
American filmmaker and producer Tyler Perry has lived up to what he does best by evoking the emotions of viewers with his latest Netflix drama thriller, Straw. Starring award-winning Taraji P Henson who plays Janiyah Wiltkinson, the film follows the life of a struggling single black mother who fails to make ends meet to take care of her ill daughter and fights to navigate her daily challenges. She ends up at a bank in what becomes a big misunderstanding, where everyone is convinced that she is trying to rob it, while she is just trying to cash her pay check…
The Gauteng Health MEC, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, has implored residents of Soweto, to exercise caution when purchasing or consuming food items. Nkomo-Ralehoko was speaking during the commemoration of World Food Safety Day held in Soweto. During her address, the MEC reflected on the devastating impact foodborne illnesses had on the people last year, where the province recorded about 700 cases. “It is unacceptable that 30 of our young ones have lost their lives to foodborne diseases, with the community of Naledi tragically recording the highest number of child deaths. Ten precious lives were lost here due to consumption of harmful pesticides. This is…
The Department of Tourism Minister, Patricia de Lille, has hit back at America’s latest updated travel advisory for South Africa, which warned travellers about a supposed high risk of terrorist violence in the country. It further imposed stricter security measures for its government employees and citizens coming to South Africa. De Lille sought to allay fears of prospective travellers following the update. “We understand that travellers may have concerns, and we encourage all visitors to exercise the same level of vigilance and awareness they would when visiting any international destination. Visitor safety is and continues to be a national priority. …
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) believes it’ll be represented by what it described as a “formidable” team at this year’s Comrades Marathon. The Department says it will deploy about 270 officials to the much-anticipated race between Pietermaritzburg and Durban on Sunday. National Commissioner, Makgothi Thobakgale believes they’ll be ready for the race of their lives following intense preparations. “Our athletes donned in unmistakable Correctional Services colours, have undergone rigorous training in preparation for this iconic race, hence we talk of a team poised to make a bold statement on the road,” said a confident Thobakgale. The Department is no…
Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, has sought to clarify viral moments of her appearance before the Department’s Portfolio Committee in Parliament. These were various video clips of her chewing what appeared to be gum and seemingly apprehensive when fielding questions from MPs circulated on social media. Amongst others, the Committee wanted clarity on the appointments of the reversed SETA board members as well as more details regarding the panel that was established to oversee the process. In her defence, Nkabane implored the public to watch the full proceedings and not just snippets that went viral. “Claims that…