March 21
South Africa: Govt Confirms Dozens of Foreigners Awaiting Deportation Escaped From Lindela Centre
The Department of Home Affairs wishes to confirm an adverse incident whereby 69 undocumented foreign nationals who were awaiting deportation escaped from the Lindela Repatriation… Read more »
December 06, 2023
South Africa: Press Statement on the Judgments of the Constitutional Court in Respect of the Constitutional Challenge of the Electoral Amendment Act (Electoral Act 73 of 1998)
Independent Candidate Association South Africa NPC v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others Read more »
December 01, 2023
South Africa: Presidency Notes High Court Judgment On Load Shedding Case
The Presidency and affected departments note the judgement handed down by the Pretoria High Court on the matter between the UDM, others and Eskom, others. Read more »
November 25, 2023
South Africa: Police On Conviction of Computer Programmer for Possession of Child Pornography
It is a crime to be in possession of child pornography warns Captain Bezuidenhout whose investigation led to the conviction of a computer programmer sentenced to 6548 years… Read more »
November 24, 2023
South Africa: Correctional Services On Oscar Pistorius Placed On Parole
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) confirms parole placement for Mr Oscar Leonard Carl Pistorius, effectively from 5 January 2024. Mr Pistorius was initially convicted… Read more »
South Africa: Treasury Notes With Concern Admission of Misconduct Relating to Currency Trading
The National Treasury notes with concern the admission of misconduct relating to the trading of the Rands / US Dollars currency pair by Standard Chartered Bank. In the settlement… Read more »
South Africa: Commission for Gender Equality Commemorates 16 Days of Activism of No Violence Against Women and Children
The Commission for Gender Equality supports the launch of the 16 Days of Activism Of No Violence Against Women campaign that will be spearheaded by national government in Mbombela,… Read more »
November 08, 2023
South Africa: Special Investigating Unit, Transnet Granted Order to Interdict Pension Benefits of Former Executives
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and Transnet have received an order from the Special Tribunal to interdict pension payout due to two former Transnet executives linked to… Read more »
November 07, 2023
South Africa: Home Affairs Welcomes Court Judgment On Enforcement Application in Helen Suzman Foundation
Press statement on the full court judgment on the enforcement application brought by Helen Suzman Foundation ("HSF") Read more »
November 01, 2023
South Africa: Electoral Commission On Voter Registration for Wards to Be Contested in Municipal Ward By-Elections On 13 December 2023
Voting stations in the wards listed below will be open this Saturday, 4 November 2023, and Sunday, 05 November 2023, from 08h00 to 17h00 to allow all eligible voters to register… Read more »
October 31, 2023
South Africa: Sassa On Disability Grant Applicants Having a Right to Lodge an Appeal On Disapproved Results
Disability grant applicants have a right to lodge an appeal on the disapproved results Read more »
October 29, 2023
South Africa: SIU On Successful Application to Review and Set Aside PPE Contract Awarded By Department of Transport
PPE contract for taxi industry declared irregular and unlawful, Ecko Green ordered to pay back R1.7 million in 30 days Read more »
October 23, 2023
South Africa: Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga Addresses the Maritime Security - Djibouti Code High-Level Meeting, 24 Oct
As part of the October Transport Month campaign for 2023 Transport Minister Ms. Sindisiwe Chikunga will on Tuesday, 24 October 2023 address the Maritime Security: Djibouti Code… Read more »
South Africa: Justice and Constitutional Development Condemns Attacks On Judicial Officials
The Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services has noted with great concern a vitriolic attack on the judicial officer by the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters after his… Read more »
October 18, 2023
South Africa: Free State Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs Warns Public About Fake Foods
Fake foods threaten people's lives Read more »
October 10, 2023
South Africa: Constitutional Court Rules Section 7(3) of Divorce Act Unconstitutional
Commission for Gender Equality and Legal Resources Centre welcome victory for women in antenuptial contract marriages, as Section 7(3) of the Divorce Act is confirmed to be… Read more »
October 09, 2023
South Africa: Gauteng Health Opens a Criminal Case Against a Bogus Doctor
Gauteng Health opens a criminal case against a bogus doctor Read more »
September 22, 2023
South Africa: Minister Zizi Kodwa On Wada Decision of South Africa's Non-Compliance With World Anti-Doping Code
I have noted the decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Friday, 23 September 2023, that current South African legislation, the South African Drug Free Sport Amendment… Read more »
September 18, 2023
South Africa: Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga On Collision Resulting in 22 Deaths On Venetia Road in Limpopo
Minister Chikunga deeply saddened by tragic collision in Limpopo Read more »
September 04, 2023
South Africa: Trade, Industry and Competition On Launch of Revised Film and Television Production Incentive Guidelines
Revised Film and Television Production Incentive Guidelines Launched in Pretoria Read more »
August 29, 2023
South Africa: Special Investigating Unit Welcomes High Court Judgment On Department of Correctional Services to Appoint a Company for Project Management and Assessment Services
SIU welcomes High Court judgment setting aside the decision of the Department of Correctional Services to appoint a company for project management and assessment services Read more »
August 15, 2023
South Africa: Premier Alan Winde On Historic Conviction of Notorious Drug Syndicate Kingpin
Premier expresses his deep gratitude to SAPS officials who secured historic conviction of notorious drug syndicate kingpin Read more »
August 14, 2023
South Africa: Special Investigating Unit Files Papers to Appeal High Court Ruling On Telkom Proclamation
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has filed papers to apply for leave to appeal the decision of the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division Pretoria, relating to the Unit's… Read more »
August 13, 2023
South Africa: Minister Aaron Motsoaledi On Denial of Entry to 67 Pakistani Nationals at OR Tambo International Airport
Minister Motsoaledi welcomes this morning's interception of 67 Pakistanis at OR Tambo International Airport Read more »
August 11, 2023
South Africa: Correctional Services On Decision of National Commissioner Makgothi Samuel Thobakgale On Incarceration Term for Jacob Zuma
Decision of the National Commissioner, Mr Makgothi Samuel Thobakgale on the incarceration term for Mr Zuma Read more »