February 21, 2023
South Africa: Gauteng Announces Interventions to Tackle Crime
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has placed crime fighting at the top of the provincial government's agenda, announcing interventions aimed at strengthening efforts to deal with the… Read more »
February 16, 2023
South Africa: Cabinet Approves Bills for Public Comment
Cabinet has approved the One-Stop Border Post (OSBP) Bill, among others, for public comments. Read more »
South Africa: Law Enforcement Taking Action Against Corrupt Individuals - Lamola
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Ronald Lamola, says law enforcement agencies are taking action against those who committed corruption during the COVID-19… Read more »
February 15, 2023
South Africa: President Sends Condolences Following Limpopo Bus Tragedy
President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences to the families of those who died following a head-on collision between a bus and a truck in Limpopo yesterday. Read more »
February 09, 2023
South Africa: Government Working to Root Out Corruption and Criminality - Gungubele
Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele says the sixth administration is continuing to work hard to rebuild a competent South African Revenue Service (SARS) and further… Read more »
February 06, 2023
South Africa: SA Records Slight Decline in Rhino Poaching
South Africa's relentless fight against rhino poaching in the Kruger National Park and other national parks saw a slight decline in poaching numbers across the country. Read more »
February 05, 2023
South Africa: Probe Into Kagiso School Shooting
The Gauteng Department of Education says an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident that took place at Kagiso Senior Secondary School on Friday, is… Read more »
February 03, 2023
South Africa: Grade 10 Geluksdal Secondary Learner Fatally Stabbed
Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, is today visiting the Geluksdal Secondary School in Brakpan, Ekurhuleni where a Grade 10 boy learner was stabbed to death on Thursday. Read more »
South Africa: Police Officer in Court for Corruption
year-old police sergeant will on Friday appear before the Temba Magistrates Court, in Tshwane, facing charges of corruption and extortion. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Bolsters Fight Against Crime With 6 000 Young Recruits
The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) has welcomed some 6 000 crime prevention wardens in an effort to augment crime fighting efforts made by SAPS and Metropolitan Police… Read more »
January 30, 2023
South Africa: Police Minister to Visit Gqeberha Mass Shooting Site
Police Minister, General Bheki Cele and the National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, will today lead a delegation of various experts within the organisation to the… Read more »
January 27, 2023
South Africa: Policewoman Arrested for Sexually Violating Son
Limpopo provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has ordered that a policewoman recorded having sex with her 10-year-old son subjected to immediate… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Departments Called to Speed Up Disciplinary Cases
Natal Provincial Executive Council (EXCO) has directed all departments to speed up disciplinary cases against officials on precautionary suspension due to allegations of misconduct… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Farmer Fined R1.5 Million for Illegal Water Use
The Department of Water and Sanitation continues to clamp down on farmers involved in unauthorised and illegal water use and ensure perpetrators are brought to book. Read more »
January 25, 2023
South Africa: U.S., SA Task Team to Combat Financing of Wildlife Trafficking
As part of her meeting with South African officials, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen, has announced a commitment between the U.S. Department of the Treasury and South… Read more »
January 24, 2023
South Africa: Seven Arrested for Possession of Stolen Copper Cables
Police in Northam, in Limpopo, on Monday arrested seven suspects for being in possession of alleged stolen copper cables valued at R250 000. Read more »
South Africa: Cele Calls for Harsh Sentences for Cop Killers
Police Minister, Bheki Cele, has called on the courts to mete out the harshest possible sentence to criminals who murder police officers. Read more »
January 18, 2023
South Africa: Public Works Addresses Johannesburg High Court Generator Matter
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has affirmed that the generators that have been provided to the Johannesburg High Court by the department are reliable and… Read more »
South Africa: Public Enterprises 'Considering' Lawyer's Letter Regarding Load Shedding
The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) says it is seeking legal advice and will respond soon to a lawyer's letter sent to it pertaining to load shedding and the imminent… Read more »
South Africa: Protests Must Be Within Confines of Law - Government
Government has acknowledged the frustration of South Africans, due to a combination of factors, which have led to sporadic protests that occurred on Monday. Read more »
January 12, 2023
South Africa: Team Established to Investigate Fort Hare Murders
Police Minister Bheki Cele has assured the management of Fort Hare University that police are intensifying their response to the recent violent and fatal attacks at the… Read more »
January 10, 2023
South Africa: Racial Incidents Tarnish the Tourism Industry
Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says acts of racism are a blight on the South African tourism sector. Read more »
January 09, 2023
South Africa: Alleged Kidnapping Kingpin Arrested
Police have arrested an alleged kingpin involved in ransom kidnapping cases in Mozambique. Read more »
January 06, 2023
South Africa: Man Arrested After Limpopo Woman's Body Found in River
A 40-year-old man is expected to appear in the Nebo Magistrate's Court in Limpopo today on charges of kidnapping and murder, following the discovery of the decomposed body of a… Read more »
South Africa: Higher Education Warns of Illegal Colleges
Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has warned prospective students, who want to register at institutions of higher learning, not to fall for bogus colleges. Read more »