South Africa: Parliament Set for Week of Budget Votes, Constitutional Commemoration

Parliament will this week convene the inaugural meeting of the newly established Section 89 Impeachment Committee while also considering The Presidency's budget and marking the… Read more »

South Africa: Authorities Intercept Drugs Worth R998.2 Million At Beitbridge Port of Entry

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has commended border guards and law enforcement agencies following the successful interception of a… Read more »

South Africa: Western Cape Holds Public Consultations On Eviction Law Amendments

Communities in the Western Cape will have a chance to make their voices heard on the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land (PIE) Amendment Bill. Read more »

South Africa: Govt Calls Urgent Meeting on Anti-Immigrant Protests

The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Ministers will on Monday convene an urgent meeting to discuss the rising protests on immigration and illegal foreigners in the… Read more »

South Africa: SanParks Tightens Security After Tourists Found Dead in Kruger National Park

South African National Parks has announced plans to strengthen security measures in isolated areas of the Kruger National Park following the tragic discovery of two tourists who… Read more »

South Africa: Public Comment On Whistleblowers Bill Closed, Parly Public Process to Follow

The opportunity for public comments on the Protected Disclosures Bill will not be extended with the window to do so having closed last week, the Department of Justice and… Read more »

South Africa: Natjoints Launches Immigration Verification At Diakonia Centre

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) says it has commenced a targeted verification process of all foreign nationals currently gathered at the… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament and Unisa to Host Constitution Colloquim in Cape Town

Parliament, in partnership with the University of South Africa (UNISA), will host a joint colloquium on Friday to commemorate 30 years of South Africa's Constitution. Read more »

South Africa: Law Enforcement Will 'Uphold the Rule of Law' Against Violence

President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly condemned acts of vigilantism following recent violent demonstrations against undocumented immigrants in South Africa and reiterated calls… Read more »

South Africa: Only 9 Percent of Employers Comply With Employment Equity Laws, Says Minister Meth

Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth says only 9% of employers inspected by the Department of Employment and Labour were found compliant with employment equity… Read more »

South Africa: SAPS Receives R127bn Budget As Cachalia Unveils Police 'Reset Agenda'

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has been allocated R127.072 billion for the 2026/27 financial year, with an expected increase to R135.8 billion by the 2028/29 financial… Read more »

South Africa: Home Affairs Corruption Crackdown Leads to Two More Arrests

The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed two additional arrests in separate corruption and fraud operations, bringing the total number of arrests linked to Home Affairs-related… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Appoints Senior NPA Officials

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed two Deputy National Directors of Public Prosecutions in a move aimed at strengthening the effectiveness of the National Prosecuting… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Appoints Judges

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed judges to various divisions across the country. Read more »

South Africa: Justice Minister Tables OCJ Budget

The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) has been allocated a budget of almost R3.4 billion for the 2026/27 financial year to operationalise administration, Superior Court Services,… Read more »

South Africa: 'Days Are Numbered' for Prison Smugglers - DCs Minister Groenewald

Officials of the Department of Correctional Services conducted 1 406 raids at facilities across the country, leading to the confiscation of some 37 500 cellphones and contraband. Read more »

South Africa: Home Affairs Wins Constitutional Court Case Against Repeat Asylum Applications

The Department of Home Affairs has secured a significant victory against the abuse of the asylum system following a judgment handed down by the Constitutional Court in… Read more »

South Africa: KZN Uncovers Alleged Prison-Linked Rdp Housing Syndicate

KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC, Siboniso Duma, has revealed the existence of an alleged sophisticated criminal syndicate operating from within a correctional… Read more »

South Africa: Cabinet Condemns Fake Videos of Attacks On Foreign Nationals Amid Protests

Cabinet has condemned the viral circulation of fake videos and images claiming to be of attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa. Read more »

South Africa: South Africans Are Not a Xenophobic People - Presidential Spokesperson

Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says President Cyril Ramaphosa expects law enforcement to take action against violent protesters, while emphasising that South Africans… Read more »

South Africa: No Profit From Plunder - Concourt Ends Beitbridge Covid-19 Fence Saga

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the Constitutional Court's dismissal of two appeals by Profteam CC and Magwa Construction, shutting down the companies' final… Read more »

South Africa: BMA Highlights Child Safety At Ports of Entry

As South Africa observes Child Protection Month this May, the Border Management Authority (BMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding children, particularly in relation to… Read more »

South Africa: Acting Police Commissioner Welcomes Sentencing of Former Police Officers

The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, on Tuesday welcomed the sentencing of two former police officers,… Read more »

South Africa: Police Commissioner General Masemola Placed On Precautionary Suspension

President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension following his appearance in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Appoints Acting National Police Commissioner

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the South African Police Service's (SAPS) Divisional Commissioner for Financial Management Services, Lieutenant-General Puleng Dimpane, as… Read more »