South Africa: Tembisa Hospital Employee Arrested in SIU's Ongoing Investigation

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the arrest of Zacharia Tshisele, an employee at Tembisa Hospital, for alleged corruption. Read more »

South Africa: Release of Judiciary Annual Reports Welcomed

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD) has welcomed the release of the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 Annual Judiciary Reports by Chief Justice Mandisa Maya. Read more »

South Africa: SAPS Nabs 16,000 Suspects Across the Country

The South African Police Service (SAPS) continues to register commendable progress in the fight against crime through its nationwide Safer Festive Season Operation, which led to… Read more »

South Africa: Disaster Management Committee Urges Nationwide Action to End Gbvf

The Intergovernmental Committee on Disaster Management (ICDM) is urging the nation to take action and encouraging all citizens to participate in educational and awareness campaigns… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Chikunga Calls for Media and Creative Sectors to 'Flip the Script' in Fight Against Gbvf

Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Dr Sindisiwe Chikunga, has called on South Africa's media, film, advertising and entertainment sectors to… Read more »

South Africa: KZN Mobilises 365-Day Campaign to Stem Surge in Gbvf

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has reaffirmed the provincial government's commitment to working closely with communities to fight, expose, prevent, and prosecute violence… Read more »

South Africa: Mashatile to Address NCOP On Water Challenges, Policing and Land Reform

Deputy President Paul Mashatile is scheduled to appear before the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) this afternoon. Read more »

South Africa: Hlabisa Calls for Religious Leaders to Combat Gender-Based Violence

Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has urged religious leaders to promote peace and stability and to assist in creating safe spaces… Read more »

Africa: Tributes Pour in for South Africa's First Female Judge

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has paid tribute to Judge Leonora van den Heever who has passed away at the age of 99. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa, EU Leaders Reaffirm the Deepening of Partnerships

President Cyril Ramaphosa, together with President of the European Council António Costa and President of the European Commission Dr Ursula von der Leyen, have reaffirmed… Read more »

South Africa: Ad Hoc Committee Into SAPS Allegations Suspends Proceedings

The Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations made by the South African Police Service (SAPS) KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla… Read more »

South Africa: Cabinet Concerned Over Persistent High Levels of GBVF

Government has expressed deep concern that South Africa continues to battle unacceptably high levels of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) despite sustained national efforts… Read more »

South Africa: Western Cape Government Condemns Deadly Taxi Rank Shooting

Western Cape MEC for Mobility Isaac Sileku has called on law enforcement authorities to move swiftly to bring to justice the people responsible for the fatal shooting at the Nyanga… Read more »

South Africa: Nel Leads SA Delegation At Global Dialogue of Justice Leaders in Spain

Building effective and inclusive justice systems will take centre stage as global leaders meet in Spain for the 2025 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)… Read more »

South Africa: Two Suspects to Appear in Court Over R3m Abalone Bust

Two foreign nationals, a Chinese and a Malawian citizen, are expected to appear in the Athlone Magistrates' Court on Monday, following their arrest for the alleged possession of… Read more »

South Africa: Escaped Helderstroom Correctional Facility Inmate Rearrested

An inmate who escaped from custody has been rearrested by the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Condemns Vandalism On G20 Signage and Infrastructure

The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) has condemned the "malicious and seemingly coordinated" attacks of vandalism on revamped infrastructure and signage ahead of the G20… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Notes President Trump's Regrettable Truth Social Post

The South African government has dismissed comments made by United States President Donald Trump on his Truth Social platform, describing his post as "regrettable" and "not… Read more »

South Africa: Suspected South African Mercenaries in Ukraine Call for Government Help

President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered an investigation into the circumstances that led to the recruitment of 17 young men into suspected mercenary activities in the war-torn region… Read more »

South Africa: Two Suspects in AKA Murder Case to Be Extradited to South Africa

Two men accused of the murder of South African musician, Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and his friend, Tebello "TIBZ" Motsoane, are expected to be extradited to South Africa on 11 November… Read more »

South Africa: SA Calls for Implementation of Environmental Crime Declaration

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has called on the Group of Twenty (G20) to implement the recently adopted declaration that advocates for the… Read more »

South Africa: Man Arrested for Trespassing G20 Venue

Police have arrested a man for allegedly trespassing at the NASREC venue in the south of Johannesburg, where South Africa's Group of Twenty (G20) conference will be hosted from… Read more »

South Africa: Government Announces TAC for Abalone Fishery

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has determined the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for the South African abalone fishery for the 2025/26 season at… Read more »

South Africa: Dwypd Commends Swift Arrest in Mamelodi Double Murder Case

The Ministry in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has commended the swift arrest of a suspect linked to the brutal killing of two young women in… Read more »

South Africa: Court Interpreters Key to Democratic Access to Justice

The role played by court interpreters in facilitating access to justice for the entire nation cannot be overstated, says Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mmamoloko… Read more »