# A lecturer in political science at the University of Pretoria, Professor Chris Isike, criticized US president Donald Trump’s threat to bomb Iran’s entire civilisation to death, calling it genocidal. He warns such rhetoric could increase the risk of conflict and violate international humanitarian law. Isike adds the situation is not a victory but a […]
# Minister of Home Affairs, Leon Schreiber, has welcomed the cabinet’s approval of the revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection, describing it as the fundamental reform. The revised White Paper is designed to clamp down on fraud and abuse, enhance national security, improve service delivery through digital transformation, and promote economic development. […]
# The Milk Producers’ Organisation says government’s vaccination campaign has helped to limit the impact of foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks on dairy herds. As of last month, the country recorded over one-thousand-200 FMD cases, with KwaZulu-Natal being the most affected. The organisation’s CEO, Fanie Ferreira, says vaccination programmes have been crucial in maintaining herd health and stabilising […]
# The South African National Taxi Council in Gauteng has denied claims that it called for the removal of premier Panyaza Lesufi following a recent cabinet reshuffle. Lesufi has received criticism for including the EFF Nkululeko Dunga in his cabinet, making him the MEC for Finance. SANTACO’s Graham Fritz says the Briefly News article, which […]
# The Public Servants Association raised concern over 233 police employees suspended between April 2024 and October last year, many exceeding six months. Spokesperson Claude Naicker warns prolonged suspensions cause financial, reputational, and psychological harm and undermine operational efficiency. He calls on management and labour stakeholders to finalise outstanding cases and enforce expedited dispute resolution […]
# A viral video of a suspected criminal shot dead after a smash-and-grab on Jakes Gerwel Drive in Cape Town, has reignited fears over mob justice. ActionSA Member of Parliament and member of Parliament’s Police portfolio committee, Dereleen James, says communities are losing faith in the police due to their slow responses, which is leading […]
# Cape Town law enforcement, alongside the South African National Defence Force and SAPS, confiscated numerous firearms and ammunition in Crossroads, shut down a suspected chop shop in Philippi East, and recovered a hijacked city vehicle in Mandela Park. Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says officers arrested 235 people, issued 10-thousand-257 […]
# Residents in Mohlakeng in Krugersdorp, Gauteng, took to the streets this morning, blocking roads with burning tyres and debris in protest against rising crime and what they describe as a poor police response to safety concerns. Protesters say slow police response times, inadequate visible policing, and unresolved community complaints, especially related to crime and […]
# The Democratic Alliance welcomes the removal of Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko but warns that appointing Faith Mazibuko shows premier Panyaza Lesufi prioritises cadre deployment over competence. The DA’s Jack Bloom cites Mazibuko’s unimpressive record and controversial past, including costly legal settlements, as reasons the department is unlikely to improve. Bloom vowed to scrutinise […]
