Drop in rhino poaching welcomed
“Encouraging arrests and convictions” and “testament to hard work” are two of the phrases used by Democratic Alliance (DA) MP James Lorimer following the...
Austria a stumbling block to Med migrant patrols resuming
Italy is considering resumption of maritime patrols in the Mediterranean, a senior official said, but diplomats say Austria is sticking to its objections in...
Illegal migration is a challenge for South Africa – Home Affairs Minister
According to Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, a lesson learnt at South African ports of entry during the December/January holiday period was that...
Suspected drug mules in SA court
Three suspected drug mules appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrate Court today after they were arrested for drug trafficking at OR Tambo International Airport...
Nigeria border closure to be investigated
West African countries agreed to conduct an investigation into the impact of Nigeria’s decision to close its land borders to trade, Nigeria’s presidency said.
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Elephant hunts auctioned in Botswana
Botswana auctioned six licences to hunt 60 elephants, the first in the southern African country since President Mokgweetsi Masisi lifted a five-year ban on...
Less rhino lost to poaching last year than in 2018
The decimation of a part of South Africa’s natural heritage is on the decline thanks to interventions from conservation and law enforcement.
Environment, Forestry and...
SAHMS standing by to aid national coronavirus prevention operation
The SA Military Health Service (SAMHS) is the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) service on alert and ready to assist with national attempts to...
Greece wants floating fence to keep migrants out
Greece wants to install a floating barrier in the Aegean Sea to deter migrants arriving at its islands’ shores through Turkey, government officials said...
SANDF denies involvement in border control talks
The SA National Defence Force (SANDF) denies involvement in reported alleged “high level talks” to create a new government department with border control as...
Presidential pep talk on Armed Forces Day
President Cyril Ramaphosa had his Commander-in-Chief cap on when he addressed the country’s airmen, military medics, sailors and soldiers in Polokwane last Friday.
Sadly, he...
