# The chairperson of Parliament’s portfolio committee on Police, Ian Cameron, is pushing for legal reforms to protect civilians from VIP bodyguard abuse. This follows police management’s decision to clear eight VIP bodyguards of deputy president Paul Mashatile following the 2023 N1 highway assault in Gauteng. The officials still face 12 criminal charges and will […]
# Build One South Africa has urged president Cyril Ramaphosa to consider its Growth Charter as he launches Phase Two of Operation Vulindlela today. The Growth Charter proposes practical solutions for five-percent economic growth, focusing on energy, transport, agriculture, and ethical governance. BOSA spokesperson Roger Solomons says the party has called for bold, measurable reform […]
# Parliament’s portfolio committee on Police has slammed the police management’s decision to clear charges on eight VIP bodyguards of deputy president Paul Mashatile’s relating to the 2023 N1 highway assault. The officers facing 12 criminal charges including assault, are out on ten-thousand-rand bail eac. Committee chairperson Ian Cameron told Newzroom Afrika the decision is […]
# Athletics: Team South Africa is confident ahead of the World Athletics Relays this weekend in Guangzhou, China. Athletics SA has selected 19 elite sprinters, with a sharp focus on baton exchanges and race tactics. A full women’s relay team will debut, aiming to make history. Captains Zeney Geldenhuys and Zakithi Nene say the squad […]
# The DA in KwaZulu-Natal is ramping up pressure on the National Prosecuting Authority and the provincial Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs over eThekwini’s ongoing beach sewage crisis. The DA’s Hannah Lidgett says several Durban beaches remain closed due to dangerous E. coli levels while no officials are held accountable. She demands […]
# Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko will visit Carletonville Hospital today to oversee medical evaluations of former mineworkers. The assessments which is part of the Ex-Mine Workers Outreach Programme, aim to determine eligibility for compensation linked to occupational diseases like silicosis and TB. The initiative led by the Gauteng Health Department and the Medical Bureau […]
# The minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dion George, is leading a delegation to Denmark for the Copenhagen Climate Ministerial meeting, taking place today. The two-day global meeting will shape key climate policies ahead of COP30 in Brazil. The minister aims to secure stronger partnerships, clear funding pathways, and action on climate adaptation. […]
# National police commissioner Fannie Masemola has confirmed that the SAPS Accident Unit is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of three Free State constables. Cebekhulu Linda, Boipelo Senoge, and Keamogetswe Buys were found deceased in the Hennops River in Centurion. Speaking during the memorial service, Masemola stated that forensic experts are at work […]
# The Gauteng Health Department urges residents to stay vigilant as National Burns Awareness Week takes place. The department’s spokesperson Motalatale Modiba warns that winter increases burn injury risks, especially among children, the elderly, and those in overcrowded areas. The campaign, running until Monday, aims to reduce burn-related injuries and save lives across the province. […]
