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Seychelles FTC Implements Modernization Efforts Amid Record Fines

Victoria — The Seychelles Fair Trading Commission (FTC) reported the collection of the highest fine in its history, as detailed in the 2022 annual report, despite observing a decline in the number of consumer complaints.According to Seychelles News Age…

Oshakati Council Reaffirms Leonard Hango as Mayor for Third Term

OSHAKATI – In a council session held on Monday, the Oshakati Town Council re-elected Leonard Hango of the Swapo party as mayor, marking his third term in the office.According to NAMPA, Hango is set to be deputized by Puyeipawa Elifas, who also retained…

Additional Charges Levied in Mpumalanga RDP House Fraud Case

MPUMALANGA – The Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team in Middelburg has issued new court summonses to three individuals previously arrested and released on bail for fraud involving RDP houses. Annica Van Staden (48), Helga Kruger (51, an …

Operation Restore Leads to Drug Arrests in Kraaifontein

WESTERN CAPE – In a major crackdown on illegal drug activities, Kraaifontein police, under Operation Restore, arrested two women, aged 40 and 41, on 5 November 2023. The arrests were made in separate incidents as part of the operation’s high-density pa…

Urgent Search Underway for Missing 22-Year-Old in Bloemfontein

BLOEMFONTEIN – The Bloemfontein police have initiated an urgent search for Lesego Mamello Motaung, a 22-year-old woman reported missing since 30 October 2023. The case, which has been classified as a kidnapping, was opened following a report by her aun…