# The South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions has deregistered one-thousand-983 members for failing to meet continuing professional development requirements. They can no longer legally operate in the built environment sector. Despite five years of support initiatives, the council says compliance is essential to ensure competence and safety. The council urges […]
# South Africa’s leading private security organisations have united against proposed firearm control amendments under the Private Security Industry Regulation Act. They argue the changes, introduced by Police minister Senzo Mchunu, threaten operational capacity and public safety. National Security Forum’s Steve Conradie warns of job losses and weakened national security. He urges government collaboration to […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended warm Easter wishes to South Africans, urging all citizens to embrace tolerance, patience, and respect as the nation rejuvenates during this Easter break. He encouraged Christians to reflect on their faith, while inviting others to enjoy this time of rest and connection. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says Ramaphosa also […]
# The Department of Health is urging Easter travelers to remain vigilant as malaria cases rise in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal. The department’s spokesperson Foster Mohale also warned of possible cross-border transmission. Mohale has advised travelers to take malaria prophylaxis, use repellents, and sleep under bed nets. He has encouraged early testing and treatment to […]
# The chairperson of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, Malusi Gigaba, has cautioned that persistent underfunding of the South African National Defence Force jeopardises the country’s border security. Speaking to SABC News, Gigaba said international credibility, and economic growth is compromised as defence spending has declined from over two-percent of GDP in 1996 to […]
# The Border Management Authority is anticipating high traffic volumes this Easter weekend. Commissioner Michael Masiapato says officials are coordinating deployments and monitoring traveler movements. Advanced technologies, including AI-powered drones with thermal imaging and body-worn cameras, have been deployed to enhance surveillance and transparency. He urges travelers to adhere to regulations and exercise patience during […]
# Olympic Games: The International Shooting Sport Federation has welcomed the return of shooting events to the heart of the Games at Los Angeles 2028. The federation says that the 2028 Olympic Games will feature target shooting at a temporary indoor range in Long Beach and shotgun events at the Los Angeles Clays Shooting Sports […]
#The Department of Correctional Services has confirmed that the death of inmate Mpho Mkhumbeni at the G4S-run Mangaung Correctional Centre in Bloemfontein is now being investigated as a murder. The 39-year-old died on 12 March after being pepper-sprayed and assaulted during an unauthorised cell raid. Seven officials have been suspended pending the outcome of the […]
# The Gauteng Education Department is mourning the deaths of two male educators, aged 26 and 28, from Ennerdale Secondary School in Johannesburg following a car accident on the R28 near Lenasia on Saturday. Education MEC Matome Chiloane expressed sadness calling it a major loss to the education sector. The department’s spokesperson Steve Mabona says […]
