September 12
South Africa: Eastern Cape Considers Excluding More Learners From Scholar Transport Service, Court Told
Daily Maverick
Schools and an NGO in the Eastern Cape have argued in court that providing scholar transport must be prioritised. In reply, the Eastern Cape Department of Transport said it could… Read more »
South Africa: Enrico Slawers to Stay in Jail for 57 Years [press release]
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- The Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile, applauded the members attached to the Anti-Gang Unit for their sterling investigation which… Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Signs Cape Town Accord On Aircraft Lease
This Day
Nigeria on Thursday signed the Cape Town Accord on Aircraft Lease, 20 years after it came into effect. Read more »
Nigeria: Tyla Defeats Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Tems, Wins Best Afrobeats Music Video at VMAs
Premium Times
"This is so special but also bittersweet because I know there's a tendency to group African artises under Afrobeats. Afrobeats have opened many doors for us, but African music is… Read more »
South Africa: 'Our Children Deserve Better' - Opposition Parties Decry Western Cape's Plan to Cut 2,400 Teacher Posts
Daily Maverick
Opposition parties in the Western Cape have expressed frustration over the provincial education department's plan to cut more than 2,400 teacher posts, describing it as an attack… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa and the Bela Bill - - the Power of Political Surprise, but At What Cost?
Daily Maverick
The announcement that President Cyril Ramaphosa will sign the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill into law on Friday will provide the first big test of the national coalition… Read more »
South Africa: Tensions Between Minibus and Metered Taxi Owners Explode in Northern KZN
GroundUp
Amaphela taxis take on the Mondlo Taxi Association Read more »
South Africa: Sassa Underspent R4-Billion On SRD Grants, Says Auditor General
GroundUp
Members of Parliament criticise the agency for R316-million in overpayments Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Honour the Memory of Struggle Stalwarts
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to receive the human remains of liberation stalwarts who perished in exile while fighting for the liberation and freedom of South Africa. Read more »
South Africa: DA Celebrates Sweeping Victories in By-Elections Across the Country
DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is delighted to announce a resounding success in the by-elections held yesterday, contesting 17 wards across the country and emerging victorious in 16… Read more »
South Africa: Villagers Live Next to a Platinum Mine, but Have No Jobs
GroundUp
Residents of Limpopo's Barok Ba Nkwana and Atok villages demand government speak to the mine on their behalf Read more »
South Africa: Limpopo Teacher Scammed Out of Her Savings
GroundUp
Thebe Investment Corporation warns against fraudsters using its name Read more »
South Africa: Occupiers Evicted From Alex Social Housing Containers
GroundUp
Mayco member says removal had to take place to make way for rightful beneficiaries. But it has taken the City of Johannesburg years to place people in these containers. Read more »
South Africa: Is Sustainability the Shot in the Arm African Equity Markets Need to Launch the Continent Towards a Prosperous Future?
Daily Maverick
African exchanges have experienced muted activity when it comes to listings and capital raisings in the past decade. Will sustainability-themed market activity be the shot in the… Read more »
South Africa: Teen Suicide Crisis in Schools Sparks Call for Urgent Action
Daily Maverick
A disturbing number of suicides among school learners and staff underscores the critical need for robust mental health support in schools. Anxiety, depression, bullying and online… Read more »
South Africa: Murder and Armed Robbery Suspect Fatally Wounded in a Shootout With Police in Welbedacht - One Arrested [press release]
SAPS
- A 47-year-old suspect who was wanted for the torture and double murder of his father and his stepmother was arrested after a high speed vehicle chase on the N2 southbound near… Read more »
South Africa: Police Launch Intensive Search for Suspects Who Shot and Killed Seven People in Highflats [press release]
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DURBAN - The Provincial Commissioner of KwaZulu-Natal Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has deployed a Provincial Team to spearhead the investigations and a search for suspects… Read more »
South Africa: Suspects Behind Bars for Firearm and Drugs Related Charges [press release]
SAPS
- The members attached to Maitland Flying Squad continue to ensure that they eradicate the illegal distribution of drugs and firearms in our communities which are regarded as the… Read more »
South Africa: Minister of Police Returns From the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum, Held in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China [press release]
SAPS
The Minister of Police, Mr Senzo Mchunu, has returned from attending the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum, held in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China. This… Read more »
South Africa: Provincial Commissioner Hands Over 30 New Vehicle to Police Services [press release]
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- The Provincial Commissioner for the Northern Cape, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola accompanied by the Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing, Major General Luntu… Read more »
South Africa: Suspects Behind Bars for Dealing in Drug S in the Garden Route District [press release]
SAPS
- Midweek crime combatting operations in the Garden Route District ensured that two suspects find themselves behind bars for dealing in drugs whilst 12 wanted suspects were… Read more »
South Africa: Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State - Serial Rapists Successfully Prosecuted [press release]
SAPS
- A serial rapist that could be linked to four cases was successfully prosecuted and sentenced to serve more than 30 years' in jail for incidents dating as far back as 2017. Read more »
South Africa: Limpopo Provincial Commissioner Condemns the Killing of Two Unknown African Males in a Mob Justice Attack [press release]
SAPS
- The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has condemned the killing of two unknown African males in a mob justice attack at Moteti… Read more »
South Africa: Attorney Arrested for Theft and Money Laundering [press release]
SAPS
The Hawks' Bellville based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team have on 11 September 2024 arrested a 55-year-old Kobie Nieuwenhuis on a warrant. Read more »
South Africa: Gunmen Kill 7 Family Members At Home in South Africa
Leadership
Unknown gunmen have executed seven family members, including three children, in their rural South African home, police said on Thursday. Read more »