# National Police commissioner Fannie Masemola says he will brief acting Police minister Firoz Cachalia on the many issues facing it, including the need for more resources and personnel. Speaking outside the Union Buildings, Masemola pledged full support for Cachalia, saying the police service looks forward to his guidance in improving safety in South Africa:
# Acting Police minister Firoz Cachalia says the findings of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry will be consequential and influence president Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision on Police Ministry leadership. Cachalia was appointed this morning as Senzo Mchunu takes special leave. Speaking outside the Union Buildings, he clarified there’s no constitutional provision for an acting minister and […]
# Newly appointed acting Police minister Firoz Cachalia says the abuse of policing power is a growing concern. Speaking outside the Union Buildings in Pretoria, Cachalia stressed that police must act within the law when confronting violent criminals. Cachalia cited incidents like Marikana and Andries Tatane, warning against lawlessness. He promised full support for officers, […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed concerns over the situation of two ministers of Police following Firoz Cachalia’s swearing-in as acting minister at the Union Buildings this morning. Cachalia steps in while Senzo Mchunu is on special leave, preparing to appear before the Madlanga commission. Ramaphosa says the technicality will be resolved soon, as continued […]
# Award-winning filmmaker Michael James has premiered God’s Work at the 46th Durban International Film Festival. Inspired by his time volunteering at the Denis Hurley Centre, the film follows homeless characters navigating survival and the need to be seen. James collaborated with homeless men to authentically portray life on the streets. The film, now up […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced urgent supportive measures to protect South African businesses and jobs from the impact of possible US tariff hikes. Speaking at the Union Buildings, Ramaphosa said South Africa’s position as Africa’s largest and most industrialised economy makes it a likely target. He confirmed a two-pronged approach including tough negotiations with […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says intensive negotiations are underway with the US as countries await president Donald Trump’s tariff decisions. Speaking at the Union Buildings, Ramaphosa said South Africa has tabled a package seeking exemptions for key exports like vehicles, steel, aluminium, and citrus, while encouraging mutual investment. He emphasised that many nations face similar […]
# Professor Firoz Cachalia had been sworn in as acting minister of Police at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Cachalia takes over from Senzo Mchunu, who is on special leave following corruption allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkwanazi. Yesterday, the Constitutional Court dismissed the MK Party’s challenge of president Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment powers. […]
# Home loan originator BetterBond has welcomed the Reserve Bank’s decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to seven-percent, bringing the prime lending rate to 10.5-percent, its lowest since 2022. National head of sales, Bradd Bendall, says the move offers relief for homeowners. He announced that bond applications rose 7.4-percent over the […]
