# Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has rejected social media reports alleging that Nigerian nationals were killed and several Ghanaians injured during recent anti-illegal immigration protests in the country. He has described the claims as unverified and misleading. Lamola has confirmed that law enforcement agencies are investigating the deaths of two Mozambican […]
# Police are calling on communities to confront the silence surrounding statutory rape and child abuse. Spokesperson Amanda van Wyk highlights the need for open discussions, early reporting, and community involvement in protecting children. She warns many cases remain unreported due to cultural beliefs and fear. Van Wyk encourages children to speak out and seek […]
# Union federation Cosatu fully agrees with president Cyril Ramaphosa that intimidation, violence and xenophobia against foreign nationals is not the answer to the country’s social ills. He emphasised that South Africa’s economic struggles are not caused by foreign nationals, but by the failure to grow the economy and create jobs. Cosatu’s Zanele Sabela also […]
# The High Court in Pretoria dismissed suspended member of the Gauteng Organised Crime Unit Sergeant Fannie Nkosi’s appeal against the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court decision to deny him bail. The court found that the magistrate did not err in refusing bail. Nkosi remains in custody facing charges including theft, defeating the ends of justice, […]
# The Gauteng legislature’s portfolio committee on Community Safety condemns the brutal murder of an off-duty police officer and a civilian in Tsakane, Ekurhuleni. The committee’s Bandile Masuku describes the killings as shocking and unacceptable, calling for swift arrests and decisive police action. He says the incident highlights the ongoing challenge of violent crime in […]
# The National Consumer Commission announced the recall of 337 Hyundai Tucson NX4 N-Line M1 vehicles sold in South Africa in 2023. Hyundai Automotive spokesperson Phetho Ntaba says the affected vehicles may experience unintended emergency braking due to a fault in the forward collision avoidance system. The issue could pose a safety risk. She says […]
# RISE Mzansi urges president Cyril Ramaphosa to fully cooperate with Parliament’s impeachment committee, saying accountability is essential to strengthening South Africa’s constitutional democracy. The party’s Makashule Gana made the call during the National Assembly Budget Vote 1 debate, arguing that no one is above the law. He says the impeachment process must proceed without […]
# George Municipality in the Western Cape urges residents to avoid unnecessary travel as severe weather is expected to affect the area again today and tomorrow. Spokesperson Debra Sauer warns heavy rainfall may lead to localised flooding of roads, low-water crossings and bridges, as well as rising river and stream levels. She urges motorists to […]
# The DA in Gauteng blames internal ANC divisions for the ongoing governance crisis in the Emfuleni Municipality. Spokesperson Solly Msimanga’s comments follow the collapse of a council meeting because ANC councillors failed to attend. Msimanga has approached the MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Jacob Mamabolo, to intervene and help restore stability. He […]
