November 01, 2023
South Africa: Govt Addressing Deficiencies That Led to Grey Listing #MTBPS2023
Government is working hard to address deficiencies in the fight against organised crime and illegal financial flows, says Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana. Read more »
October 31, 2023
South Africa: Four Suspected Robbers Killed On N4 During Shootout With Police
Four cash in transit (CIT) robbers were fatally wounded in a shootout with law enforcement agencies in Mmakau in the North West province on Monday afternoon. Read more »
October 26, 2023
South Africa: Drugs Worth R800 Million Destroyed in Gauteng Police Operation
The police have destroyed drugs worth R800 million during policing operations in Johannesburg, on Thursday. Read more »
South Africa: Joburg CBD Building Fire Proceedings Commence
The Commission of Inquiry into the Usindiso Building fire is expected to hold its first public proceedings today in a bid to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deadly… Read more »
October 23, 2023
South Africa: Over 100 Suspects Netted in Gauteng Police Operation
Gauteng police started Operation Safer Festive Season on a high note when they recorded arrests of more than 140 suspects and recovered rifles, including an AK-47, from a man… Read more »
October 19, 2023
South Africa: Reflecting On 30 Years of Media Freedom
Media Monitoring Africa Head of Programmes Thandi Smith has recognised government's role in supporting and promoting media freedom while reflecting of the 30 years of media freedom… Read more »
South Africa: SAPS Leads R70 Million Drug Bust At Durban Harbour
An intelligence driven operation led by members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Durban Harbour and members of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) in… Read more »
October 12, 2023
South Africa: North West Police Launch Manhunt for Six Escapees
Police in Mogwase in the North West have rearrested two of the eight awaiting trial detainees who escaped from the Mogwase Magistrates' Court holding cells on Tuesday. Read more »
October 09, 2023
South Africa: Police Dealing Decisively With Crime Ahead of Festive Season - Masemola
The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, has reassured that police will continue to deal decisively with criminals ahead of… Read more »
South Africa: Operation Shanela Continues to Disrupt Criminal Activities
Through the South African Police Service's (SAPS) Operation Shanela, at least 124 suspects and 137 daily wanted suspects were arrested for committing various crimes over the past… Read more »
October 02, 2023
South Africa: Police Deputy Minister Sends Condolences to Slain Officer's Family
The Deputy Minister of Police, Cassel Mathale has sent his condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of his close protector, Warrant Officer Lindela Mraqisa. Read more »
September 27, 2023
South Africa: Presidency Notes Court Challenge Over the Lady R Investigative Panel
Presidential spokesperson,Vincent Magwenya says President Cyril Ramaphosa acted within the law in appointing Judge Phineas Mojapelo as the head of the investigative panel to… Read more »
September 26, 2023
South Africa: SIU to Investigate Tshwane's Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Works
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is expected to probe the construction of Phase 1 upgrades and urgent refurbishment at the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Works in the Tshwane… Read more »
September 24, 2023
South Africa: Have Your Say On Draft Conservation Policy
Members of the public are invited to submit their comments on the draft Policy Position on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Rhinoceros. Read more »
September 21, 2023
South Africa: SARS Confirms Vessels Detained Over Fuel Bunkering Supply Chain
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed the detention of several vessels involved in the fuel bunkering supply chain. Read more »
September 20, 2023
South Africa: Holding Those Accountable for Financial Misconduct Imperative for Public Trust
With South Africa's public finances being under strain, Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has emphasised the importance of holding individuals and entities accountable for… Read more »
September 15, 2023
South Africa: Investigating Unit Granted Order to Freeze Lottery Commission Official's Bank Accounts
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has been granted a preservation order by the Special Tribunal to freeze approximately R2.4 million held in four bank accounts linked to a… Read more »
September 14, 2023
South Africa: Presidency Responds to UDM After Abandoning Load Shedding Case
President Cyril Ramaphosa's spokesperson Vincent Magwenya has responded to the United Democratic Movement (UDM) and other applicants abandoning their load shedding court case. Read more »
South Africa: Court Rules Hoosen Haffejee's Death Was Not Self-Inflicted
The Pietermaritzburg High Court has ruled that the August 1977 death of Dr Hoosen Haffejee was not self-inflicted, in contradiction to the finding of an initial inquest held in… Read more »
September 13, 2023
South Africa: Over 70 Suspected Gangsters Nabbed By Anti-Gang Unit in Gauteng
Ongoing investigations by the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) in Gauteng are bearing fruit, as the unit has so far arrested 73 gangsters in connection with 90 criminal acts. Read more »
September 12, 2023
South Africa: Minister Will Apply the Law Regarding Mango Airlines Judgment - Statement
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has in a statement emphasised his responsibility to apply the law and policies that govern the way he dispenses his oversight of State… Read more »
September 08, 2023
South Africa: HPCSA Addresses Backlog of South African Foreign-Qualified Board Exams
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) says it empathises with and fully understands the frustration and dissatisfaction among the South African foreign-qualified… Read more »
September 06, 2023
South Africa: Police Minister Briefs Committee On KZN Political Killings
The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Political Killings in KwaZulu-Natal has urged political parties to strengthen their internal mechanisms in order to defuse inter- and… Read more »
September 05, 2023
South Africa: Public Protector Urged to Respect Constitutional Process On Suspension
President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined to suspended Public Protector Adv. Busisiwe Mkhwebane the constitutional processes that pertain to her suspension or potential removal from… Read more »
South Africa: Affected Residents Asked to Come Forward for Joburg Fire Inquiry
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has appointed a commission of inquiry -- led by Justice Sisi Khampepe -- into the Usindiso Building fire in Johannesburg, which claimed the lives of… Read more »