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President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed Dr Frene Ginwala’s contribution to the anti-apartheid struggle, forging South Africa’s first democratic parliament and her fight for gender equality.The President was delivering the eulogy at the official memorial service of Ginwala held at the Johannesburg City hall on Tuesday. Ginwala passed away on January 12 at the age of 90 at her home … [Read more...] about ‘Lala kahle Madam Speaker’ – President Ramaphosa

Management at the South African National Parks (SANParks) has welcomed the sentences handed down by the Skukuza Regional Court to two Mozambican nationals convicted of rhino poaching in the Kruger National Park (KNP).Lucky Shihlangu, 33, and Sergio Mathebula, 32, we found guilty and sentenced to a total of 22 years but will serve 18 years effectively. They faced six charges … [Read more...] about SANParks welcomes sentencing of poachers

Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has announced that he is setting up a Steering Committee to oversee and ensure a sustainable water and sanitation services management in North West province.Mchunu said that under the Steering Committee, to be chaired by him and North West Premier, Bushy Maape, a Technical Task Team will be established and include professional … [Read more...] about Committee to ensure sustainable water service management

Police Minister, Bheki Cele, has called on the courts to mete out the harshest possible sentence to criminals who murder police officers.This comes in the wake of the kiilling of yet another policeman in Port Edward, KwaZulu-Natal, at the weekend. Cele and South African Police Service (SAPS) management, led by National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, will visit … [Read more...] about Cele calls for harsh sentences for cop killers

Police in Northam, in Limpopo, on Monday arrested seven suspects for being in possession of alleged stolen copper cables valued at R250 000.Provincial SAPS spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, said the seven were apprehended while allegedly transporting suspected stolen copper cables along the Middeldrift-Koedosdorp public road. He said police received information about … [Read more...] about Seven arrested for possession of stolen copper cables