# The DA in Gauteng says fallen trees and branches along the Hartbeesspruit in Tshwane are creating a safety risk for properties on its banks. The party’s Leanne De Jager says debris has choked the river’s natural course, forcing water off its path and eroding embankments. She says the erosion is undermining foundations of buildings […]
# A legal expert says there are concerns that social security agency SASSA’s automated verification system for the Social Relief of Distress Grant is wrongly rejecting applicants. The fully automated application process only allows online applications and uses an automated verification system in which funds in a person’s bank account are a decisive determinant of […]
# Deputy president Paul Mashatile says his recovery is progressing well after a recent minor medical procedure. In a statement, Mashatile says he is regaining strength each day and will continue resting on his doctors’ advice. He says work and delegated responsibilities continue through his office and with stakeholders in government and business. Mashatile thanks […]
# Build One South Africa says voting for a smaller party is not a wasted vote as the country marks International Day of Democracy, 50 days before local elections. The party’s Graham Charters says old parties’ benefit from the myth that only they are viable. He says South Africa is in a coalition era, and […]
# The suspended Crime Intelligence officer Sergeant Fannie Nkosi wants the National Prosecuting Authority to reconsider charges against him. Nkosi made a brief appearance in the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court this morning. He faces firearm-related charges and defeating the ends of justice after a raid at his home in April, and charges for allegedly impersonating […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says every effort will be made to solve the recent killings of women in and around Kempton Park in Gauteng. He extended condolences to affected families, saying the incidents are causing fear, especially among women. Ramaphosa says law enforcement agencies are working urgently to establish facts and bring perpetrators to justice. […]
# Die waarnemende minister van polisie, Firoz Cachalia, is ernstig bekommerd ná die ontdekking van vroueliggame in Kemptonpark, Gauteng. Hy sal vandag met die waarnemende nasionale kommissaris, Puleng Dimpane, en ondersoekspanne vergader vir ‘n uiteensetting van die bewyse wat ingesamel is. Cachalia sê hoewel daar vasgestel moet word of die sake met mekaar verband hou, […]
# KwaZulu-Natal Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka condemns the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old Grade 10 learner at Ndengezi Intermediate School. Police say the learner was shot multiple times on the school premises yesterday and was declared dead at the scene. The victim and the alleged shooter, who was also wearing a school uniform, were seen […]
# An AfriForum report examining 47 violent farm attacks between 2019 and 2025 shows a recurring pattern of torture. The report titled “More than robbery” says victims endured burning, stabbing, strangulation and sexual abuse. AfriForum’s Jacques Broodryk says the attacks occur in every province. He is calling on government to recognise farm attacks as a […]
