Bethlehem: Marx Maria Karien (58) and Khahliso Isabel Motseremeli (48) have appeared before the Bethlehem Serious Commercial Crime Court this week on separate charges of fraud and money laundering. It is alleged that between March 2020 and October 2020, Karien submitted claims to the Department of Labour for COVID-19 Temporary

Johannesburg: The government has issued a directive for spaza shop owners across the country to register their businesses within a 21-day period. This announcement follows a series of measures presented by President Cyril Ramaphosa aimed at addressing the recurring issue of food-borne illnesses, which have tragically resulted in the deaths

Pretoria: Government is preparing to present an intervention regarding Eskom’s proposed tariff hike. This according to Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who briefed the media on Wednesday. According to South African Government News Agency, the power utility has asked the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa)

Cape Town: The South African government is actively engaging the plastic industry and organized labor in its efforts to tackle plastic pollution, highlighting the importance of consultation in developing measures to combat this environmental challenge. The initiative comes as South Africa backs the creation of an internationally legally binding instrument

JOHANNESBURG: Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo, has called for enhanced collaboration between government, the private sector and civil society to use technological innovations to help tackle the sanitation-related challenges experienced in parts of the country. Mahlobo made the call at the Next Generation Water-Efficient Sanitation Technologies Investment Summit

Pretoria: The government has reiterated its call for all citizens to play their part in saving water, as the country’s water resources are under severe pressure. This appeal comes amid growing concerns over the sustainability of water supply in the region, impacting essential services and daily life. According to South

Pretoria: Eskom has reached a new milestone having recorded its longest stretch of not implementing load shedding in five years. South Africa has not experienced planned rolling blackouts since 26 March this year. Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, told a media briefing that this is an indication

Johannesburg: The government has unveiled a new standard draft by-law aimed at fostering economic growth within township economies by simplifying the permitting and registration process for spaza shops. This initiative is designed to create an enabling environment that supports economic inclusion, job creation, and community empowerment. According to South African