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Weevils released to take on invasive plants in Hartebeespoort Dam – SABC News
The Water and Sanitation Department has released Weevil insects to help eradicate the invasive alien water plant in the Hartebeespoort dam water system. The insects were brought in from America
Read MoreTwo arrested in Cape Town for possession of unlicensed firearms – SABC News
A 24-year-old male suspect and a 35-year-old woman have been arrested in Cape Town in separate incidents for the alleged possession of illegal firearms and ammunition. Police spokesperson Joseph Swartbooi
Read MoreKelly’s sister says Joshlin was in Middlepos after going missing – SABC News
Kelly Smith’s sister, Mickeyla Daniels, a police officer based in Upington in the Northern Cape, has taken to the witness stand in the Western Cape High Court sitting at Saldanha
Read MoreDeadline for replacement of yellow SASSA cards looms – SABC News
Social grant recipients have been warned that the yellow SASSA cards will stop functioning after the March 20th deadline. Beneficiaries have until Thursday this week to swap their yellow SASSA
Read MoreThe case of the man who allegedly killed his stepdaughter postponed – SABC News
The case against a man who allegedly killed his stepdaughter has been postponed to next Monday at the Mankweng Magistrate’s Court, outside Polokwane in Limpopo. Forty-eight-year-old Andrew Mehlape allegedly stabbed
Read MoreThere’s a need to ensure all children access quality ECD: Dept – SABC News
The Basic Education department says there’s a need to ensure all children access quality early childhood development. Statistics suggest that over 1.3 million children are not enrolled in any form
Read MorePolice bust a drug lab, arrest a man in Vanderbijlpark – SABC News
A 46-year-old man is expected to appear at the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court later today on charges of possession, dealing in and manufacturing of drugs. His arrest follows a joint police
Read MoreIpid confirms probe into allegations against Mkhwanazi – SABC News
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) has confirmed its investigation into allegations surrounding KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Ipid says the probe is in connection with Mkhwanazi’s alleged interference
Read MoreGauteng plans to increase patient fees at public hospitals by 4.4% – SABC News
Patient fees at public hospitals could increase by 4.4% from April 1 this year in Gauteng. That is if the Gauteng Health Department’s proposed tariffs are approved by the Gauteng
Read MoreIEC to continue encouraging youth participation in future elections – SABC News
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it is continuing with its drive, to encourage youth participation in future elections. The commission is taking its drive to one of the far-flung
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