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Mpumalanga's Top Matric Achiever Luyanda Ndlozi Rewarded With Brand New Car
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (347+ words) Secunda " Luyanda Ndlozi is the best overall performer in the Mpumalanga Grade 12 Class of 2025. As has become the norm, the best-performing Matric Senior Certificate candidate is rewarded with a brand new set of wheels. Announcing the best performer, Mpumalanga Premier…...
AGOA: Minister Tau Welcomes Approval Of Extension Bill For Duty-Free Access To U.S.
7+ hour, 58+ min ago (452+ words) Pretoria " Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has welcomed the approval of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Extension Bill by the U.S. House of Representatives. AGOA, first enacted in 2000, which provides duty-free access to the U.S. market for eligible…...
Minister Nzimande Mourns Passing Of Top Scientist Professor Roseanne Diab
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (318+ words) Johannesburg " One of South Africa's most distinguished scientists, Professor Roseanne Diab, has passed away. "The Academy of Science SA (ASSAf) announced her passing on Monday, 12 January 2026, saying: "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Professor Roseanne…...
Adverse Weather: Pafuri And Giriyondo Border Posts Into Kruger National Park Closed
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (549+ words) Mbombela (Nelspruit) " Owing to adverse weather, Pafuri and Giriyondo Border Posts that allow access from Mozambique into the Kruger National Park have been closed by the Border Management Authority. "The evolving severe weather conditions affecting the Kruger National Park, following…...
Weather Warning: Kruger National Park Warns Visitors Of Predicted Rains
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (462+ words) Mbombela (Nelspruit) " The Kruger National Park (KNP) management has warned visitors planning to arrive this weekend to be mindful of the predicted rainfall. The South African Weather Services (SAWS) predicted that significant rain showers were expected to affect both Mpumalanga…...
Human Trafficking: JMPD, Fox Security Rescue 12 Naked Ethiopian Young Men In Joburg South
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (308+ words) Johannesburg " The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has rescued 12 Ethiopians and arrested a 47-year-old man in connection with human trafficking. The JMPD said the suspect was arrested in Johannesburg South on Monday, 6 January 2026. Earlier, JMPD officers, on patrol in the…...
Strategic Alliance: Mukuru And Travelex Partner To Expand Cash Payout Options In SA
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (340+ words) Johannesburg " Next-generation financial services platform, Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com), has partnered with Travelex, a market leader in foreign exchange services, to expand cash payout options for remittance customers across South Africa. The partnership reinforces Mukuru's capabilities to provide accessible, safe,…...
Contaminated Tap Water: City Of Joburg Says Latest Tests Show Improvements
1+ week, 1+ day ago (414+ words) Johannesburg " The latest water quality testing by the City of Johannesburg shows significant improvement, with only two of the seven sampling points still failing to meet the minimum drinking water standards. The tests were prompted by reports of contaminated water…...
Limpopo Business Robbery: 23-Year-Old Man Hospitalised After Shoot-Out With Police
1+ week, 1+ day ago (320+ words) Polokwane " A 23-year-old man has been hospitalised after he was wounded in a shoot-out with police at Rapotokwane village, Limpopo. Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said the wounded man was a suspect in a business robbery involving two others. Allegations are that…...
Eikenhof Pump Station Maintenance: Joburg City Warns Of Water Supply Disruptions
1+ week, 1+ day ago (265+ words) Johannesburg " The City of Johannesburg warns residents of a water supply disruption during Rand Water's phase 3 maintenance. The 54-hour maintenance at the Eikenhof Pump Station, implemented from today, Tuesday, 6 January 2026, will continue until Thursday, 8 January 2026. The City said the maintenance…...