# RISE Mzansi has expressed deep concern over rising taxi violence in the Western Cape, where nine drivers have died and six others were injured in less than a week. RISE Mzansi’s Makashule Gana calls on the police to intensify visible policing, stop-and-search operations to remove illegal guns, auditing of taxi routes and permits and […]
# Sakeliga has filed an application in the Pretoria High Court to overturn the National Health Insurance Act, arguing it effectively nationalises healthcare and bans private medical schemes. Sakeliga joins hospitals, medical schemes, and professionals in opposing the Act. The organisation warns the plan would require a 30-percent income tax hike, risk a fiscal crisis, […]
# Acting Police minister Firoz Cachalia told the 27th Interpol African Regional Conference in Cape Town that transnational organised crime undermines governance, fuels corruption, and hinders development. Cachalia stressed the importance of African and global collaboration to combat illicit financial flows, strengthen Interpol central bureaus, and improve information sharing. He highlighted the need to build […]
# Acting Police minister Firoz Cachalia has confirmed that the 27th Interpol African Regional Conference will establish an Interpol African Committee. Cachalia says the move is welcomed as vital for tackling crime. Cachalia says the committee is important for institutionalising cooperation to make Interpol durable, sustainable, and responsive to Africa’s challenges. He emphasised efficiency, credibility, […]
# New research at the University of the Western Cape is showing how dental measurements can aid in identifying deceased individuals when traditional methods fail. Postgraduate researcher Krishka Ramchuran found that distances between teeth—canines, premolars, and molars, can estimate stature, offering a valuable tool for forensic investigators. Her study underscored the growing role of forensic […]
# Civil society watchdog Free SA has denounced the Basic Education Department’s Basic Education Laws Amendment regulations, calling them a deeply undemocratic power grab. The organisation says the draft rules would give provincial Heads of Department sweeping powers to override school governing bodies on admissions, feeder zones, and language policies. Free SA warns this undermines […]
# National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola says Africa’s growth and resilience are being targeted by those who profit from instability. Speaking at the 27th Interpol African Regional Conference in Cape Town, Masemola stressed the need for stronger institutions, intelligence sharing, and harmonised legal frameworks. He called the gathering a historic moment, urging bold and collaborative […]
# The SA Police is hosting the 27th Interpol African Regional Conference in Cape Town. The three-day gathering aims to strengthen cross-border policing amid rising challenges such as human trafficking, kidnappings for ransom, drug smuggling, and illegal mining. Police chiefs and global partners will deepen law enforcement partnerships, explore regional cooperation, mutual legal assistance, and […]
# The Zambian government says it remains committed to working with former Zambian president Edgar Lungu’s family on funeral arrangements that balance their wishes and state obligations. This follows South Africa’s Constitutional Court declining the Lungu family’s direct appeal against a Pretoria High Court ruling. Lungu passed away on 5 June. Secretary to the Cabinet […]
