June 30, 2023
South Africa: Whistleblowers Reform Document Released for Public Comment
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD) has released reforms to whistleblowing legislation for public comment. Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs to Appeal Zimbabwe Permit Decision
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) will launch an application for leave to appeal against two judgments related to the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP). Read more »
June 29, 2023
South Africa: Public Service Commission Concerned About Inadequately Resourced Forensic Labs
Public Service Commission (PSC) Commissioner Anele Gxoyiya says it is imperative that forensic science laboratories are well-resourced with appropriately designed state-of-the-art… Read more »
June 27, 2023
South Africa: MOU to Enhance Working Relations Between House of Traditional, Khoi-San Leaders
The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) in Mpumalanga has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the provincial House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders (HTKL), to… Read more »
June 26, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Granted Postponement to Meet Minimum Emission Standards
The National Air Quality Officer (NAQO) has granted Eskom a postponement to meet the Minimum Emission Standards (MES) at the Kusile Power Station, subject to certain strict… Read more »
June 25, 2023
South Africa: Preservation Order Obtained for Guardian's Stolen Funds
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has obtained a preservation order for some of the funds stolen from the Guardian's Fund. Read more »
June 21, 2023
South Africa: 12 Vehicle Examiners to Appear in Limpopo Court for Fraud
Twelve examiners of vehicles and administration clerks are set to appear before the Polokwane Commercial Crimes Court in Limpopo on multiple counts of fraud related to the issuing… Read more »
South Africa: Health Dept's Maja Appears in Court Over Digital Vibes Tender Scandal
The National Department of Health says it has noted the media reports about one of its senior officials, Popo Maja, who appeared in court on Wednesday, 21 June. Read more »
June 16, 2023
South Africa: Frustration At Delays in Poland
Warsaw, Poland: Head of the Presidential Protection Services (PPS), Major General Wally Rhoode, has expressed frustration over delays experienced by a contingent of specialised… Read more »
June 21, 2023
South Africa: SIU Mulling Legal Options Following Bhisho Court Judgement
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it is considering its options after the Bhisho High Court handed down an order interdicting the unit from investigating Eastern Cape… Read more »
June 20, 2023
South Africa: Tendela Youth Takes Economic Emancipation Into Their Own Hands
When the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) conducted a workshop in the Mpofana Local Municipality, in KwaZulu-Natal in 2019 to encourage young… Read more »
June 19, 2023
South Africa: South Africa, France Sign Anti-Cyber Crime Agreement
South Africa and France have entered into a cooperation protocol agreement to improve the Special Investigating Unit's cyber forensic capabilities. Read more »
June 16, 2023
South Africa: SA Security Personnel, Media Disembark Charter Plane
Warsaw, Poland: More than 24 hours later, a large contingent of security personnel and media have disembarked the SAA Airbus A340-300 plane that landed at the Warsaw Chopin Airport… Read more »
June 15, 2023
South Africa: Joburg Roads Agency CEO Fired
The Johannesburg Road Agency (JRA) has terminated the contract of CEO Tshepo Mahanuke. Read more »
June 14, 2023
South Africa: Minister Lamola Hits Back At Gupta Extradition 'Bungle' Suggestions
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Ronald Lamola, has hit back at suggestions that the South African government bungled the extradition request of the Gupta… Read more »
June 13, 2023
South Africa: SARS Destroys Illicit Cigarettes Valued At R43 Million
The Customs Division of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has begun to destroy illicit and smuggled cigarettes, valued at R43 million, at the Beitbridge border post. Read more »
June 12, 2023
South Africa: Six Suspects Arrested for Defrauding the UIF of R2 Million
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has commended the arrest of six suspects from the North West province who allegedly defrauded the fund of R2 million. Read more »
June 13, 2023
South Africa: Hawks Bust Alleged UIF Fraudsters
At least seven people have appeared in the Molopo Magistrate's Court on allegations that they defrauded the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) of some R2 million. Read more »
June 08, 2023
South Africa: Government Mulls Measures to Reduce Theft of Scrap Metal, Copper Cable
Cabinet has considered a report on progress made on measures to reduce the theft of scrap metal and copper cable. Read more »
South Africa: IEC Warns Public of Fake Job Adverts
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has warned members of the public and citizens about fraudsters using online job advertisement websites in the name of the… Read more »
June 06, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Responds to Allegations of Sabotage By Top Executive
State power utility Eskom says it remains committed to rooting out fraud and corruption within the utility. Read more »
June 01, 2023
South Africa: International Children's Day - Caring for Society's Most Vulnerable
In commemoration of International Children's Day, the Department of Social Development encourages all social partners, including parents, caregivers, civil society organisations… Read more »
South Africa: Govt to Complete Lifestyle Audits of SMS Members By 2024
In a bid to root out malfeasance in the public service, government plans to complete lifestyle audits of all members of the Senior Management Service (SMS) by early 2024. Read more »
South Africa: Schools Urged to Play a Role in Reporting Child Abuse
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) encourages teachers to play a proactive role in identifying and supporting children who raise reasonable suspicion of sexual abuse, as part… Read more »
South Africa: Nearly 2,000 Eskom Fraud and Corruption Cases Registered
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says 1 952 cases related to corruption at Eskom have been registered with the police since April last year. Read more »