August 01, 2023
South Africa: Gauteng Legislature Calls for Deployment of SANDF Against Illegal Miners
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety says it will be writing to President Cyril Ramaphosa and Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi to consider the… Read more »
July 28, 2023
South Africa: KZN Premier Receives Mortal Remains of Medical Student
Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has led a provincial government delegation to receive the mortal remains of Snegugu Ntobeko Myeni during a special prayer ceremony at a chapel near… Read more »
July 27, 2023
South Africa: New Soshanguve Magistrate Court to Be Completed On Time
Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts on Wednesday said she is confident that the new Soshanguve Magistrate court, currently under construction, will be… Read more »
South Africa: Eight Candidates Shortlisted to Be Next Public Prosecutor
Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee to Nominate a Person for Appointment as Public Protector has shortlisted eight candidates for the position with interviews expected to be held in… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Couple Found Guilty of Smuggling Reptiles
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has welcomed the conviction of a Gauteng couple, Gerald and Elisha van der Westhuizen, for their role in the… Read more »
July 25, 2023
South Africa: NPA Probes Fake Document
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has launched a probe into a document circulating on social media purporting to be from its Eastern Cape office instructing prosecutors not… Read more »
South Africa: DCS Warns Public Not to Wear Replica Uniforms
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has warned members of the public that it is unlawful to dress in clothing that replicates the uniforms of inmates and department… Read more »
July 23, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Supervisor, Tanker Driver Arrested
Eskom Senior Shift Supervisor from the Matla Power Station and a heavy fuel oil (HFO) tanker driver were arrested for fraud and theft of the HFO. Read more »
July 21, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Employee Arrested for Fraud, Corruption
The Johannesburg Hawks' Serious Corruption Investigation have arrested a 36-year-old suspect for allegations of fraud and corruption and will appear in the Middleburg Special… Read more »
July 20, 2023
South Africa: R26 Million Tender Fraud Accused in Court
A Saldanha Bay businesswoman has appeared in the Vredenburg Magistrates' Court on fraud charges relating to a R26 million Saldanha Bay Local Municipality security tender. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Urges Operators to Renew Expired Operating Licenses
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has called on public transport operators in possession of expired Operating Licenses to take advantage of the Department's window of… Read more »
South Africa: SA's Law Inclusive of All Groups - Employment and Labour
Department of Employment and Labour's Deputy Director: Employment Equity, Niresh Singh, has told an Employment Equity workshop that South Africa's laws are about inclusivity. Read more »
South Africa: Symposium to Confront Whistleblowers' Challenges
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD), Minister Ronald Lamola, is expected to address the Public Service Commission's (PSC) symposium into the protection of… Read more »
South Africa: Life Sentence for Former KZN School Principal
Investigations by the Vryheid Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) secured a life imprisonment sentence for a 39-year-old former high school principal… Read more »
July 19, 2023
South Africa: Randburg Substation Energised Following Vandalism
Eskom and City Power have reenergised the Randburg substation following the theft of 10 000 litres of oil on the substation's transformer. Read more »
July 17, 2023
South Africa: Law Enforcement Continues Crackdown On Eskom Fraud and Corruption
More than 2 000 cases and arrests have been made in cases linked to criminality at Eskom. Read more »
July 16, 2023
South Africa: Dagga Smugglers Arrested At Oshoek Border
Officers from the Oshoek Border Policing Unit arrested two male suspects from the Kingdom of Eswatini, aged 27 and 44, on charges of dealing in dagga worth more than R385 000. Read more »
July 17, 2023
South Africa: SA, DRC Work Together to Address Border Delays
In an effort to address the congestion and delays at the Kasumbalesa border, South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to address the challenges of… Read more »
July 14, 2023
South Africa: Dirco 'Seriously Concerned' Over Incarceration of Two South Africans in Equatorial Guinea
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has expressed grave concern over the imprisonment of two South African nationals in Equatorial Guinea. Read more »
South Africa: Employers Warned to Comply With Labour Laws
The Employment and Labour Department is looking into imposing significant fines against unlawful labour practices by employers as the number of violation of basic employee… Read more »
July 13, 2023
South Africa: Kodwa Welcomes Court's Ruling On Semenya's Appeal
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Zizi Kodwa, has commended the decision by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), which vindicates Caster Semenya's fight for her… Read more »
July 12, 2023
South Africa: Police Have Identified 12 People Possibly Linked to Truck Attacks - Minister
Law enforcement is hot on the heels of 12 people possibly linked to the recent torching of trucks on national roads, says Police Minister Bheki Cele. Read more »
Southern Africa: Former Mozambique Finance Minister Handed Over to U.S. Law Enforcement
Former Mozambique Finance Minister Manuel Chang has been extradited to the United States of America (USA) to face fraud and corruption charges. Read more »
South Africa: 'Torching of Trucks an Act of Economic Sabotage' - Transport Minister
Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga on Tuesday said she was gravely concerned about the torching of trucks on South African roads, describing the incidents as an “act of… Read more »
July 11, 2023
South Africa: Minister Welcomes Post Office Business Rescue Decision
Communications and Digital Technologies Acting Minister, Enoch Godongwana, has welcomed a high court decision to place the South African Post Office (SAPO) under supervision and in… Read more »