June 08
South Africa: Parliament Calls On Departments to Implement Initiatives to Tackle Illegal Migration
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mosa Chabane, has urged government departments to implement all the plans outlined by President Cyril Ramaphosa to… Read more »
South Africa: SA Unveils Biometric Population Register to Tighten Migration Controls
Government will establish an Intelligent Population Register containing biometric data for every person in South Africa and introduce new regulations to prevent the misuse of… Read more »
South Africa: IEC Concerned About Unlawful Use of Logo in Election Campaigns
The Electoral Commission (IEC) has noted with concern instances of political parties, potential candidates and their supporters using the Commission's name, logo, designs and other… Read more »
South Africa: Crackdown On Drugs Continues As SARS Intercepts Durban Port Consignment
In a demonstration of the intensified crackdown on illicit trade and crime, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has intercepted a consignment suspected to bear drugs at… Read more »
South Africa: Government Tackling Illegal Immigration Head On, Says President Ramaphosa
Government is responding to the genuine concerns that South Africans have expressed regarding illegal migration and its impact on the country. Read more »
June 07
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Urges Unity As Government Tackles Illegal Immigration
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called out campaigns that seek to spread misinformation and sow discord as government intensifies efforts to tackle illegal immigration and strengthen… Read more »
South Africa: Government Targets Workplace Exploitation, Illegal Employment Practices
Government is set to intensify enforcement against employers who hire undocumented foreign nationals, as part of a broader effort to protect labour standards, promote fair… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Tackle Illegal Immigration
Government has adopted a Comprehensive Approach for Migration Management aimed at strengthening border security, enforcing immigration laws, tackling corruption and closing policy… Read more »
June 05
South Africa: SAPS Suspends Nine Police Officers
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the suspension of nine police officers, who served as members of the Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC) in relation to the… Read more »
South Africa: Together We Can Make Our Nation Safer for All
The regular quarterly release of crime statistics gives the South African Police Service (SAPS) and society a clearer picture of how crime impacts individuals and communities. It… Read more »
South Africa: SAPS Confirms Dismissal of Richard Shibiri
The South African Police Service (SAPS) on Friday confirmed the dismissal of Major General Richard Shibiri, the former Component Head for Organised Crime, following the conclusion… Read more »
South Africa: Gaming and Betting Tax Bill to Boost KZN Revenue
KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Francois Rodgers has tabled the KwaZulu-Natal Gaming and Betting Tax Bill, 2026, before the Provincial Legislature, proposing a modernised tax framework… Read more »
June 04
South Africa: Police Deployed to Restore and Maintain Law and Order in Mossel Bay
Acting National Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane says the South African Police Service has deployed the necessary resources while also intensifying operations to restore and… Read more »
South Africa: Over 900 Mozambican Nationals Processed for Departure By BMA
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, confirmed that the BMA successfully processed the departure of 933 Mozambican nationals from South… Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Called to Defend Constitution and Deepen Transformation
South Africans have been urged to recommit themselves to the Constitution and actively participate in strengthening the country's democracy as South Africa marks 30 years since the… Read more »
June 03
South Africa: KZN Police Warn Against Distribution of Statements Inciting Violence
Police in KwaZulu-Natal have issued a stern warning to residents to refrain from posting, distributing and sharing voice messages or social media posts, commenting on social media… Read more »
South Africa: Correctional Services Ready to Take Over Mangaung Facility
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has assured Parliament that it is ready to assume full operational responsibility for the Mangaung Correctional Centre from the… Read more »
Africa: Presidency Notes Latest ICJ Order in South Africa's Genocide Case Against Israel
The Presidency has noted the latest order issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the case brought by South Africa against Israel under the Convention on the… Read more »
June 02
South Africa: Two Mozambican Nationals and SA Teenager Killed in Mossel Bay
Police in the Western Cape are investigating the murders of two Mozambican nationals and an 18-year-old South African following violent unrest in KwaNonqaba, Mossel Bay, over the… Read more »
South Africa: Sibongiseni Ngoma Appointed Deputy Auditor-General
Sibongiseni Ngoma has been appointed Deputy Auditor-General of the Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA), becoming the second woman to hold the position in the institution's 115-year… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Complies With SCA Ruling
Eskom has complied with a recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgement to disclose certain contracts to AfriForum in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA). Read more »
June 01
South Africa: Authorities Arrest 36 People in Illegal Mining Crackdown
The South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) have arrested 36 people, including illegal immigrants, and confiscated more than 800… Read more »
South Africa: SIU to Provide Update On FS Bursary Scheme Investigation
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) will provide an update on its investigation into the Free State Provincial Government Bursary Scheme at a media briefing on Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: SAPS Conducts Public Consultation Sessions On Allocation of Resources At Police Stations
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is currently conducting nationwide public consultation sessions on the implementation and refinement of the Station Post Requirement (SPR)… Read more »
South Africa: Police Experts Deployed to Investigate Woolies Explosions
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that the Acting National Commissioner, Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has deployed a National Forensic Task Team -… Read more »
