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R200 million cocaine theft from Hawks offices

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The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) has launched an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding a break-in at its Serious Organised Crime offices in Port Shepstone where cocaine valued at R200 million was stolen.At the behest of national Hawks head Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya, Deputy National Head, Lieutenant General Tebello Constance Mosikili will conduct the inquiry while the Detective and Forensic Service has been requested to investigate the theft. Hawks Hawks … [Read more...] about R200 million cocaine theft from Hawks offices

Call for developed nations to fund climate change efforts

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Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has encouraged developed countries to provide financial and technical support to developing countries for the mitigation and adaptation efforts for climate change.“We share with other developing countries a view that our own ability to fulfil our climate ambition, related to both mitigation and adaptation is integrally linked to developed countries honouring their obligations under the convention,” said the Minister. Addressing … [Read more...] about Call for developed nations to fund climate change efforts

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Twenty-five drunk and driving suspects arrested in the West Rand on Saturday were among 1 058 people that were arrested by the police during high-density operations in Gauteng at the weekend.Gauteng SAPS spokesperson, Captain Kay Makhubele, said police in the Tshwane District conducted an integrated operation where they arrested over 300 suspects who were wanted for various crimes. He said seven suspects were arrested during a raid on illegal liquor outlets. “Of the arrested suspects, illegal … [Read more...] about 1 058

Work progressing well to restore supply from the Summerstrand electricity substation – NMBM

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Published: 09 Nov 2021 CURRENTPARTS OF DESPATCH MAY EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT WATER DISRUPTIONS DUE TO MAINTENANCE WORKThe Municipality wishes to inform residents that due to maintenance work being carried out at the water reservoir that supplies Retief and Windsor Park, certain areas in Despatch may experience intermittent water interruptions.Isolating valves are currently being replaced, and conditions are being closely monitored; it is expected that work can proceed as planned and water will … [Read more...] about Work progressing well to restore supply from the Summerstrand electricity substation – NMBM

Gauteng Traffic Police to probe viral video

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The Gauteng Traffic Police has vowed to investigate unpleasant remarks made by one of its Chief Provincial Inspector in a video that has gone viral on social media platforms.The Gauteng Traffic Police has expressed concern on the video depicting the Gauteng Traffic Police Chief Provincial Inspector in an altercation with a cellphone store official in Heidelberg. “The Gauteng Traffic Police wishes to state categorically that this incident will be fully investigated, and we are appealing to the … [Read more...] about Gauteng Traffic Police to probe viral video

Electricity outage update: Summerstrand/Forest Hill/Humewood/South End – NMBM

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Published: 06 Nov 2021 CURRENTURGENT ALERT!!!SERVICE DELIVERY CALL CENTRE TEMPORARILY OFFLINE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL FAULTNovember 6, 2021The Municipality wishes to inform residents that the Service Delivery Call Centre is currently unavailable due to an electrical fault on-site.Residents will be notified as soon as the centre is operational.We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused. … [Read more...] about Electricity outage update: Summerstrand/Forest Hill/Humewood/South End – NMBM

Electricity supply interruption update: Summerstrand/Forest Hill/South End/Humewood – NMBM

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Published: 06 Nov 2021 CURRENTURGENT ALERT!!!SERVICE DELIVERY CALL CENTRE TEMPORARILY OFFLINE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL FAULTNovember 6, 2021The Municipality wishes to inform residents that the Service Delivery Call Centre is currently unavailable due to an electrical fault on-site.Residents will be notified as soon as the centre is operational.We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused. … [Read more...] about Electricity supply interruption update: Summerstrand/Forest Hill/South End/Humewood – NMBM

5 Tips to ace the exam season

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Thousands of high school learners across the country are currently writing their final exams in what has been yet another immensely challenging academic year.With sporadic school closures owing to the pandemic, children have had limited time inside the classroom. There’s no doubt that this presents huge challenges for our country’s learners as they begin to write their exams. At Optimi Classroom, we have been focused on helping schools across the country in their catchup efforts by advocating … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to ace the exam season

Bold action needed in decarbonising energy systems

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on world leaders to take “bold action” in accelerating decarbonisation of energy systems. The President made the call in a message he delivered vitually at the COP26 Energy Session on Thursday. In his message, the President acknowledged that climate change undoubtedly presented a critical and urgent threat to humanity. “This is so because it will have devastating consequences for our economies and societies if we do not take action now. “There is no longer … [Read more...] about Bold action needed in decarbonising energy systems

Ramaphosa’s Intervention in Eswatini Welcomed

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Cabinet says it noted and welcomed the intervention of President Cyril Ramaphosa following the pro-democracy unrests that have engulfed Eswatini.In his capacity as Chair of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ on Politics, Defence and Security, President Ramaphosa, concluded a one-day working visit to Eswatini with His Majesty King Mswati III on Tuesday, 2 November 2021. President Ramaphosa and King Mswati III Their talks follow a visit to the Kingdom by Special Envoys on 21 … [Read more...] about Ramaphosa’s Intervention in Eswatini Welcomed

Combined Task Force home in on illegal metals value chain – NMBM

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A combined task force, comprising the South African Police Services, Metro Police and Municipal Security, conducted a sting operation at a Deal Party scrap metal dealer in an effort to disrupt the supply chain of illegal metals, costing the municipality millions annually. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor Nqaba Bhanga said the security forces managed to effect up to twenty arrests of cable thieves recently. "This is just the tip of the ice berg. A concerted effort is now in place … [Read more...] about Combined Task Force home in on illegal metals value chain – NMBM

South African Local Governments Must Move Towards Digitalizing Their Services in Challenging Times to Make a Real Change

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It has been a tough year. We got up each morning to new developments in the tragedies of the current spanning pandemic, the greatest sudden loss of life, nationwide civil unrest, natural disasters and a looming financial collapse. Within the face of those developments, a totally understandable message from government agencies to the general public may very well be: We are unable to serve you right now. Please take a number and we’ll get back to you as quickly as possible.  However as we all … [Read more...] about South African Local Governments Must Move Towards Digitalizing Their Services in Challenging Times to Make a Real Change