# ActionSA is celebrating five-years since its launch during the Covid-19 lockdown. Party leader Herman Mashaba says it is a moment to reflect on its growing record rather than holding elaborate celebrations. Speaking to SABC News, Mashaba highlights achievements such as emerging as the largest new party in 2021’s local elections, litigating against Eskom, and […]
# International Overdose Awareness Day today is making a global call to action to end overdose and criminalising drugs. This day is marked as the largest campaign to end overdose, honor the lives of loved ones who have died from overdose, support those in recovery and advocate for prevention. The campaign urges policies that protect […]
# The South African Communist Party has urged the United States to lift sanctions on Iran, halt military Venezuela operations, and stop supplying arms to Israel. SACP spokesperson Mbulelo Madlana denounces US president Donald Trump’s decisions on human rights during a Johannesburg protest outside the United States Consulate yesterday. He says the protests aimed at […]
# The EFF has accused acting police minister Firoz Kachalia of political interference in investigations into political killings in KwaZulu-Natal. The dispute centers on 121 dockets returned to the political killings task team. Kachalia criticised National Police commissioner Fannie Masemola for the move, saying he should have awaited the outcome of the Madlanga Commission of […]
# The Activists and Citizens Forum has accused acting police minister Feroz Chachalia of publicly critisising national police commissioner Fannie Masemola over 121 dockets linked to KwaZulu-Natal political killings. Spokesperson Dennis Bloem commended Masemola swift action over the decision stating that justice must be served. He warned Chachalia not to interfere in operational matters as […]
# The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is finalising tests on ICT systems before the hearings into KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations of political interference in crime prevention. Spokesperson Jeremy Michaels told SABC News that consultations with witnesses are underway while the Justice Department and service providers ensure all systems are functional. He confirmed a […]
# Five people died and two others were injured in a head-on collision at Ysterberg Mountain in Polokwane Municipality, Limpopo yesterday. The Transport Department confirmed the victims were burned beyond recognition when two sedans caught fire after impact. Spokesperson Tidimalo Chuene said preliminary reports suggest one vehicle attempted to overtake. MEC Susani Violet Mathye expressed […]
# The National Youth Development Agency has teamed up with Amapiano duo Scorpion Kings to train 150 young creatives through the National Youth Service programme. Launched alongside last night’s ‘Live with Friends’ event at Loftus Versfeld, the initiative will provide mentorship and hands-on experience in event production, coordination, and front-of-house operations. NYDA deputy chairperson Bonga […]
# A 35-year-old constable from Eldorado Park Police Station arrested by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate in connection with the murder of Gauteng Crime Warden Chesnay Kepler will appear in court tomorrow. The officer faces charges of attempted murder and failing to report a crime scene. IPID says the accused was with Kepler’s boyfriend and […]
