March 2022

Mine brings hope for Mokopane communities

Despite the myriad challenges facing the country, work continues to better the lives of several communities.Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef Mine situated just outside the town of Mokopane in Limpopo is a beacon of hope for local communities. This is especially…

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SA presents an “immense” investment case

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is ripe with opportunities for among others, trade, investment and tourism.The President was addressing the South Africa Day celebrations at Expo 2020 Dubai in the United Arab Emirates where Team South Africa…

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Appeals process for fishing rights allocation opens

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has urged any applicant who is dissatisfied with the 2021 Fishing Rights Allocation Process (FRAP) to lodge an appeal.“Appeals must be lodged electronically online on the prescribed A…

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NCOP members to assess service delivery

Permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) will this week visit their respective provinces for the Provincial Week Programme to assess delivery of services to citizens.Held under the theme “Assessing State capacity to respond to th…

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Two men nabbed with drugs

DURBAN – On Friday, 25 March 2022, police officers from Provincial Drug and Firearm Unit conducted an operation in Mariannridge. An early morning takedown, conducted at Gemini Way, led to the successful arrest of a 31-year-old man. The suspect was foun…

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Suspect behind bars for attempted rape

HARRISMITH – A 30-year-old suspect from Intabazwe near Harrismith is behind bars after he attempted to rape a woman (36) who was walking alone at midnight on her way to her boyfriend’s place. She was rescued by a group of boys who heard her calling for…

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Suspect arrested for possession of unlicensed firearm

BLOEMFONTEIN – On Friday evening, 25 March 2022, members from Parkweg Crime Prevention Unit were busy with patrols when they were stopped by a 32-year-old male at about 22:20, in Douglas Street. The complainant reported to the police that he was runnin…

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