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308 arrested in N Cape Operation Shanela

308 arrested in N Cape Operation Shanela

308 arrested in N Cape Operation Shanela The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape is continuing its efforts to address crime through Operation Shanela II. The most recent phase of the operation, conducted from Monday, 25 August to Sunday, 31 August, resulted in the arrest of 308 individuals. The operation included vehicle checkpoints, stop-and-search activities, foot and vehicle patrols, compliance inspections, and targeted interventions aimed at curbing drug trafficking and illicit goods smuggling. During the week-long initiative, police stopped and searched 3 546 vehicles and 6 663 individuals. Compliance inspections were also carried out at various premises, including second-hand goods dealers, scrapyards, recyclers, private security companies, firearm dealers, formal and informal businesses, farms, and mining sites. The arrests were related to a range of offences, such as murder, attempted murder, rape, assault, burglary, theft, possession of unlicensed ammunition, malicious damage to property, illegal liquor trading, possession of dangerous weapons, driving under the influence, drug-related offences, illicit mining, stock theft, and immigration violations. According to a SAPS statement, several individuals wanted for outstanding warrants and violations of court orders were also apprehended. Police confiscated quantities of alcohol, drugs, and cash suspected to be linked to criminal activity. In addition to enforcement efforts, awareness campaigns addressing women’s empowerment and gender-based violence were conducted across the province. These initiatives were undertaken in partnership with the SAPS Women’s Network, Men for Change, and community policing forums. Lieutenant-General Koliswa Otola, the Provincial Commissioner of the Northern Cape, acknowledged the contributions of all law enforcement agencies involved and highlighted the importance of cooperation between the police, communities, and the private sector in combating crime. — SAnews.gov.za Edwin Mon, 09/01/2025 - 10:21 60 views

SANParks reopens hiking trail on Table Mountain

SANParks reopens hiking trail on Table Mountain

SANParks reopens hiking trail on Table Mountain The South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the second phase of the reopening of Silvermine Gate 1 and most of the trails in the Silvermine area on Table Mountain on Monday. This follows the successful reopening of Silvermine Gate 2 and areas of Tokai on 1 July after the fire in late April 2025 that affected approximately 2 800 hectares in the area. Located in the central section of the Table Mountain National Park, Silvermine offers some of the best hikes in the park with beautiful fynbos landscapes. “Upper Tokai will also reopen on 1 September 2025, including Levels 4 and 5, which were previously closed in July due to unstable terrain during the rainy season. However, a section of the road from the Silvermine boom gate to the junction of Level 4 and 5 will remain inaccessible to cyclists, as rehabilitation efforts are still ongoing,” SANParks said. The Donkey Trail from Silvermine to Upper Tokai and the Level 1 and 2 Jeep tracks for horseback riders will remain closed until further notice due to severe rain damage. Silvermine Gate 1, located on the western side of Ou Kaapse Weg, which includes the Silvermine Dam, the Elephant’s Eye trail and the Silvermine Riverwalk, will be officially open to the public. “Maintenance work will continue in certain areas, including the construction of new ablution facilities. Visitors will be able to make use of the ablution facilities located at the entrance gate and near the western side of the dam until the burnt facilities near the dam parking can be reconstructed. The uThango braai area will remain closed and is expected to reopen in December 2025, pending ongoing restoration of the infrastructure. “Although some trails may seem visually unaffected, access is being restricted in specific areas to ensure user safety and support ecological restoration efforts. Public safety is our top priority,” SANParks said. Therefore, all trail users are urged to strictly adhere to signage, area closures, and instructions from rangers. Visitors must remain vigilant and stick to designated paths at all times. “To ensure the safe reopening of these areas, SANParks is conducting Safety Awareness Campaigns as it welcomes visitors back. SANParks appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as we work towards safely restoring access to these important areas.” - SAnews.gov.za nosihle Mon, 09/01/2025 - 10:10 63 views

Tanzania: A Meal, Then a Pill - How Tanzania's Newest Campaign is Transforming Child Health

Tanzania: A Meal, Then a Pill - How Tanzania's Newest Campaign is Transforming Child Health

[allAfrica] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- Lunchboxes in hand, the children at Vikuruti Primary School in Mlandizi, within the Kibaha District of the Coast region in Tanzania, chat and laugh while they eat. This meal is a necessary step before taking their medication. But this is no ordinary school activity. The campaign is part of Tanzania's Mass Drug Administration (MDA), which aims to treat neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) such as schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths (STH).