December 30, 2022
South Africa: Police Warn Public Against Social Media Scams
Police management in the North West has warned members of the public to exercise caution when responding to social media advertisements, as criminals are coming up with numerous… Read more »
December 28, 2022
South Africa: Department to Assist Workers Affected in Boksburg Gas Explosion
Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi says his department will assist the family members of those who died in the Christmas Eve gas tanker explosion in Boksburg. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Mourns Loss of Life in Boksburg Blast
President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his sympathies to the families of those who died following the explosion of gas cylinders on a truck at Boksburg last week. Read more »
South Africa: President Condemns Free State Racism Incident
President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned an alleged violent racist incident at the Maselspoort Resort, just outside Bloemfontein on Christmas day. Read more »
December 23, 2022
South Africa: Police Recover Stolen Military Explosives, Equipment
The South African Police Service (SAPS) Head Office Organised Crime Investigations Unit, has recovered military explosive devices and equipment in Benoni, Gauteng. Read more »
South Africa: Govt Demands Action in Engineer Kidnapping Case
The Department of Water and Sanitation has called on law enforcement agencies to leave no stone unturned to apprehend the criminals responsible for the kidnapping and hijacking of… Read more »
December 22, 2022
South Africa: SARS Seize R3 Million Counterfeit Shoes At Lebombo Border Post
Customs officers of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have seized possible counterfeit shoes with an estimated value of R3 million. Read more »
December 21, 2022
South Africa: Alleged Illegal Mining Kingpins Denied Bail
Four men have been denied bail in the Carletonville Magistrates' Court for their alleged involvement in illegal mining. Read more »
December 14, 2022
South Africa: SIU Seconded to Prasa to Investigate Corruption
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) Board has seconded the Special Investigating Unit ( SIU) to probe corruption, which includes the existence of ghost workers,… Read more »
December 08, 2022
South Africa: Public Works Hands Over Building for GBV Victims
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has handed over another shelter for gender-based violence (GBV) in the Free State, as government intensifies its efforts to… Read more »
December 09, 2022
South Africa: Sex Work Amendment Bill Open for Public Comment
The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Bill of 2022, which seeks to decriminalise sex work, has been published and is now open for public comment. Read more »
December 08, 2022
South Africa: SIU to Probe Pump Station Tenders
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it will probe allegations of corruption and maladministration at the Department of Water and Sanitation in relation to contracts tendered… Read more »
December 07, 2022
South Africa: FSCA Revises Markus Jooste's Penalty of R20 Million
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has imposed a revised administrative penalty of R20 million on Markus Johannes Jooste, former Steinhoff International Chief Executive… Read more »
South Africa: NCOP Passes Five Money Bills
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) passed five money bills on Tuesday during its hybrid plenary sitting. Read more »
South Africa: Janusz Walus Placed On Parole
The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, has placed offender Janusz Walus on parole under strict conditions with effect from Wednesday. Read more »
December 06, 2022
South Africa: National Assembly Postpones Debate On Section 89 Panel Report
The National Assembly Programming Committee (NAPC) has postponed to next week Tuesday the debate on the Section 89 Panel Report, which looks into the robbery at the Phala Phala… Read more »
December 02, 2022
South Africa: Senior EC Education Official in Court for PPE Corruption
A senior Eastern Cape Education Department official, his wife and a businessman have appeared at the Zwelitsha Magistrate's Court on charges related to a R4 million PPE tender. Read more »
South Africa: Scrap Metal Export Ban a Boost for Transnet
Transnet says government's ban on the export of scrap and waste metal will go a long way in the fight against metal theft. Read more »
South Africa: President Engaging Stakeholders On Course of Action - Magwenya
Presidential spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says President Cyril Ramaphosa is still engaging stakeholders with regards to the way forward following findings by an Independent… Read more »
December 01, 2022
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Denies Violating Oath of Office
President Cyril Ramaphosa says he "categorically denies" allegations that he has violated his oath of office. Read more »
November 30, 2022
South Africa: Approved Package to Address Damage Caused By Metal Theft
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has announced the approval by Cabinet of a comprehensive package of measures to address the damage caused by metal theft to… Read more »
South Africa: Chris Hani's Killer Stabbed in Jail
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confirmed that the murderer of struggle stalwart Chris Hani, Janusz Walus, has been stabbed at the Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional… Read more »
November 29, 2022
South Africa: Janusz Waluz Granted Permanent Residence for Parole Period
The Department of Home Affairs says it has granted Janusz Waluz permanent residence in South Africa for the period of his parole with conditions to be imposed by the Minister of… Read more »
November 28, 2022
South Africa: President Calls for Open Dialogue to Fight GBV
President Cyril Ramaphosa has encouraged men to engage in open dialogue about their responsibility towards women and toxic masculinity. Read more »
South Africa: Alleged TERS Fraudsters Arrested
The Hawks' persistence to apprehend the Temporary Employer/ Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) funds fraudsters led to the arrest of a total of 16 suspects in the early hours of Sunday. Read more »