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Got a Fine Through the Post?

23 January 2012

That dreaded feeling when the white envelope arrives with JMPD stamp on it, is a common feeling for most. But, did you know that receiving your fine via standard post is actually illegal and you don’t necessarily have to pay it.

Join the Latest Protest Action Against the Gauteng Tolls

20 January 2012

As Gauteng citizens rejoice over the latest announcement of the toll postponement, organisations such as the Automobile Association, COSATU and industry are still committed to active protest against the tolls until the decision to completely end the project has been irrevocably made.

1,475 People Die on SA Roads over the 2011 Festive Season

16 January 2012

The festive season saw at least 1475 people die on SA roads according to the latest figures released today by the Minister of Transport. The final figure due in a month’s time could very well exceed that of last year’s 1704 fatalities.

 

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Table Mountain Cableway Closed for Maintenance in July/August

26 January 2012

The Table Mountain Cableway will be closed for annual maintenance from July 23 to August 5 and will reopen on August 6 if weather permits. The Cableway Visitor Centre will be open during this period and will operate normally, selling Cable Cards and other retail goods.

Online Billing for UK Visa Applicants Kicks In

23 January 2012

Agents have been reminded that, effective last week, applications for UK visas made in South Africa should be paid for online before being submitted to local visa application centres.

ALERT - Floods in Kruger Area: Affected Areas

18 January 2012

Following heavy rains encountered in and around the Kruger area, this is an urgent warning. The following areas have been affected: