World Penguin Day shines the spotlight on African Penguins. World Penguin Day, observed every year on April 25, celebrates these charismatic seabirds and raises awareness about the conservation challenges they face (in South Africa). Among the world’s 18 penguin species, the African penguin (Spheniscus demersus) is one of the most endangered, and urgent efforts are underway in South Africa to save this iconic bird from extinction. World Penguin Day Shines Spotlight on African Penguins In
Western Cape Infrastructure MEC, Tertuis Simmers, has commenced a province-wide tour to present the Western Cape Government’s new Provincial Roads Delivery Model. The initiative is aimed at shifting the management and delivery of road infrastructure services to provincial powers, which will come into effect from 1 April 2026. The new model will see the DOI assume full responsibility for roads delivery, replacing the long-standing road agency function previously handled by district municipalities.
Postbank has confirmed this week that SASSA Gold Cards will continue to work beyond 31 May 2025. This was after a frantic scramble earlier this year as Postbank warned that Gold Cards would become obsolete. But grant beneficiaries who have not yet migrated to the Postbank Black Cards will now continue to be paid their SASSA grants in the SASSA Gold cards until further notice. SASSA Gold Cards will continue to
Table Mountain National Park has boosted safety on the mountain by deploying a helicopter. In a major move to enhance safety and security, Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) has been bolstered with the deployment of a SANParks helicopter. This initiative is part of the South African National Parks (SANParks) Safety and Security Strategy, designed to ensure the well-being of both visitors and park staff. Table Mountain National Park Boosts Safety The helicopter, typically stationed
One of the accused arrested for murdering a couple on their farm in Aurora near Piketberg in 2023, has been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment. The court heard that the farm owner couple, Pierre and Belinda de Kock, were brutally killed by 3 farmworkers, who were Lesotho nationals, on their farm in June 2023. According to the National Prosecuting Authority, the accused, Phindile Pone, is one of the three perpetrators in the
