Domestic

For the past week – and this had nothing at all to do with the Rugby World Cup and the achievements of the Springboks (seriously!) – the utility has managed to avoid implementing load shedding since 10pm on October 19.

The Gauteng Health Department said the man who caused a stir on social media claiming to be a doctor, was apprehended at Helen Joseph Hospital in Johannesburg on Sunday. The Department said bogus Doctor Matthew Lani, was apprehended by security personnel as he tried to enter the health facility.

Four Lesotho nationals who murdered a Bonnievale farmer were sentenced to life imprisonment in the Western Cape High Court on Thursday.

The Automobile Association says unaudited data from the Central Energy Fund indicates a significant drop in fuel prices in November of up to R2-00 per liter for petrol and around R1-00 per liter for diesel.

The Johannesburg High Court has given Parliament two years to “cure the defects” in the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and the Unemployment Insurance Fund Act. The court declared sections of these acts unconstitutional for unfairly discriminating against mothers and fathers, surrogates and adopting parents when it comes to “maternity leave”.

The Milkor 380 can fly non-stop for 35 hours. South Africa is one of only about 10 countries with the capability to build drones this size for military applications.

Earlier this week, the Revenue Services sent text messages to various taxpayers, warning them of criminal action if they don't submit their income tax returns within 10 days. The 2023 tax season for non-provisional taxpayers closed on 23 October, while provisional taxpayers have until January to file their tax returns.

President Cyril Ramaphosa to back the Boks in Paris on Saturday as the vie for a 4th Rugby World Cup title.

The National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, on Thursday morning, led a drug destruction operation of approximately R800 million. These drugs include heroin, cocaine, mandrax and dagga.