South Africa: Minister Macpherson Speaks On George Building Collapse

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has emphasised that the collapse of the George Building, which claimed the lives of 34 people, was preventable. Read more »

South Africa: Justice, Police Committees to Recommend Ad Hoc Committee On Mkhwanazi Allegations

Parliament's portfolio committees on Police and Justice will recommend to the National Assembly (NA) that an Ad Hoc Committee be established to probe the allegations made by… Read more »

South Africa: Public Warned of Fake Chief Justice Social Media Profiles

The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) has warned the public of fake social media accounts falsely claiming to be that of Chief Justice Mandisa Maya. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Explains Position On Commissions of Inquiry

President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended the establishment of commissions of inquiry as a necessary tool to uphold integrity and accountability in South Africa's criminal justice… Read more »

South Africa: Government Working to Safeguard the Integrity, Effectiveness of the Police

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured South Africans that government is hard at work to safeguard the integrity and effectiveness of the police service. Read more »

South Africa: No Grant Payments Suspended Amid Review Process

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has reassured beneficiaries of social grants that no payments have been suspended or halted due to the ongoing social grant review… Read more »

South Africa: Mkhwanazi Allegations - What the Judicial Commission of Inquiry Will Probe

President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined the scope of a judicial commission of inquiry that will focus on investigating "allegations relating to the infiltration of law enforcement,… Read more »

South Africa: Police Minister Mchunu Placed On Leave of Absence

President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on leave of absence with immediate effect. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Address the Nation On Security Matters

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to brief the nation on national security matters on Sunday, the Presidency has announced. Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Commits to Address KZN Police Corruption Allegations

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed his commitment to addressing the serious allegations of corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS). Read more »

South Africa: Medupi's Unit 4 Returned to Service

Eskom has announced that Unit 4 of the Medupi Power Station has been successfully returned to service, adding 800MW to the national grid. Read more »

South Africa: Cellphones Confiscated in Correctional Centre Raid

Following intelligence indicating that a group of inmates at Baviaanspoort Correctional Centre were in possession of mobile phones and actively scamming members of the public, the… Read more »

South Africa: Traditional Leaders Pay Tribute to Late Former Deputy President Mabuza

The National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders (NHTKL) has joined the nation in mourning former Deputy President David Mabuza. Read more »

South Africa: President Notes Provincial Commissioner's Statements

The Presidency says President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted statements made earlier today in a media briefing by South African Police Service (SAPS) KwaZulu-Natal Provincial… Read more »

South Africa: Cpf Training Workshops in Selected High Crime Areas

The South African Police Service says it will be undertaking assessments to determine the effectiveness of established Community Safety Forums (CSFs) and Community Policing Forums… Read more »

South Africa: Shared Strategies Key to Fighting GBVF and Advancing Gender Equality

Brazil says G20 countries can learn from one another's experiences in advancing gender equality and accelerate progress towards ending gender-based violence and building inclusive… Read more »

South Africa: Judge President Mlambo Recommended for Deputy Chief Justice

The Judicial Service Commission has announced that it will recommend the Judge President of the Gauteng Division of the High Court, Justice Dunstan Mlambo, for the position of… Read more »

South Africa: SAPS Committed to Combating GBVF

The South African Police Service (SAPS) on Wednesday said it remains steadfast in its commitment to combat and prevent gender-based violence and femicide (GVBF) through its… Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Strengthens System Against Fraudulent Tokens Generation

State power utility Eskom says it has taken several steps to strengthen its systems against potential threats related to the generation of fraudulent prepaid tokens. Read more »

South Africa: Judiciary Set for Full Institutional Independence

The process of placing the country's judiciary under "full institutional independence" is expected to be rolled out in the 2025/26 financial year. Read more »

South Africa: No Fear or Favour As Hawks Swoop Down On Their Own Members

Four police officials attached to the Hawks' Serious Organised Crime Investigation in Gauteng and Gauteng Provincial SAPS have been arrested alongside two civilians for charges… Read more »

South Africa: Police Thank Public in Fort Hare Murder Arrests

The National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, thanked the media, social media community and community members for assisting police investigators to track down two… Read more »

South Africa: Lamola Warns of Rising Global Tensions and Urges Diplomatic Solutions

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has issued a stark warning about escalating global tensions, stressing the critical need for diplomatic intervention… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Government Removes Hods Who 'Failed Lifestyle Audits'

In a crackdown against wrongdoing, the Gauteng Provincial Government has removed three provincial heads of department following their failure of lifestyle audits. Read more »

South Africa: KZN Premier Commends Arrest in Umlazi Mass Murder Case

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, has commended the arrest of a suspect in connection with the recent brutal mass murder that shocked the Umlazi community. Read more »