January 2026

Month: January 2026

SA Welcomes Approval of AGOA Extension Bill

Pretoria: The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) Minister Parks Tau has expressed approval following the USA House of Representatives’ nod to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Extension Bill. This legislation is pi…

Festive Season Stats Show 5% Reduction in Fatal Crashes

Pretoria: Preliminary data from the 2025/26 Festive Season Road Safety Campaign indicates a five percent reduction in both fatalities and crashes when compared to the same period last year.

According to South African Government News Agency, Minister…

Government to Eliminate Legal Alcohol Limit for Drivers

Pretoria: The Department of Transport is set to initiate changes to Section 65 of the National Road Traffic Act (NRTA) to abolish the legal alcohol consumption limit for drivers in the country. Currently, the law criminalizes driving with a blood alco…

SANParks Restricts Day Visitors Amid Persistent Rainfall

Limpopo: The South African National Parks (SANParks) has decided to restrict day visitors from entering the Kruger National Park due to ongoing heavy rainfall in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces, which has raised safety concerns.

According to So…