South African Official News

Department of Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has called on pharmacists to play an active role in vaccine manufacturing as the world grapples with a growing trend of infectious diseases. 'The world is seriously crying for vaccines and medicines - affordable ones for that matter. Should we be squabbling with…

The commitment of disciplined police officers were rewarded when they detained two suspects for the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition in isolated incidents. An integrated law enforcement deployment, led by Atlantis crime prevention unit, pursued information of suspects in possession of firearms on Sunday, 01 September 2024. The members…

The Deputy Minister of Education , Arts and Culture Faustina Caley has noted with concern the misuse of the practical and pre - vocational funds by some schools across the country . Caley was speaking at the 2024 Erongo regional engagement with principals , heads of department and other stakeholders…

Honorable Speaker, 1. We welcome this opportunity to make a statement to this House on threats posed by the current wave of extortions and other related crime in parts of the country. 2. The four Provinces viz, Gauteng, KwaZulu Natal, Western Cape and Eastern Cape, currently carry 73% of crime…

The Namibian Police Force ( NamPol ) in the Oshikoto Region have opened a case against a 48 - year - old Angolan man for allegedly raping an 11 - year - old girl on different occasions and threatening to beat her at his house . According to the region…

Good afternoon and thank you for inviting me to your quarterly review session. I am happy that this engagement is happening during the month of September when we celebrate Integrated Public Service Month. The Integrated Public Service Month is an opportunity for all public servants take stock of our how…

South Korea's export of agricultural and food products rose for the first eight months of this year due to strong demand from the United States and Europe, government data showed Tuesday. Outbound shipment of locally-made food and farm goods gained 8.7 percent to 6.48 billion U.S. dollars during the January-August…

A male suspect (25) was arrested in hospital after allegedly accompanying a female victim (17), for medical treatment in hospital on Thursday, 29 August 2024. Police received information about a badly assaulted victim that was brought to hospital by her family members, together with her male friend. On arrival at…

OSHAKATI: A 33 - year - old man has been arrested for allegedly raping a 13 - year - old girl at Oshinyadhila No . 2 in the Oshana Region . According to the Namibian Police Force ' s ( NamPol ) Oshana Crime Investigations Coordinator , Fredrick Ndjadila ,…

A former Passenger Rail Agency South Africa (PRASA), employee, Daniel Mtimkulu (49), who was convicted in the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court sitting, in Palm Ridge on 31 January 2022, was sentenced by the same court on Tuesday, 03 September 2024. Mthimkhulu was charged with nine counts including fraud, uttering…