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

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Two 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

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Kelly’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

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Deadline 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

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The 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

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There’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

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Police 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

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Ipid 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

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Gauteng 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

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IEC 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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