# Political analysts predict neither the ANC nor the South African Communist Party is likely to win outright elections due to divided voter support in the upcoming local government polls, following failed alliance talks. Political analyst Zamo Mbandlwa says both parties draw from the same voter base, increasing fragmentation. He told Newzroom Afrika that internal […]
# Border Management Authority Commissioner Michael Masiapato has reiterated and emphasised that stronger counter-corruption measures are being implemented across ports of entry. Providing a briefing on 2026 Easter operations, Masiapato said four-thousand-763 travelers were apprehended attempting to enter or exit the country illegibly. He said that success depends on collaboration with law enforcement agencies and […]
# Border Management Authority commissioner Michael Masiapato says capacity constraints remain a major challenge in securing South Africa’s borders. Addressing acited shortages in personnel, vehicles, ICT systems, and drones, noting only five drones are currently operational. Masiapato says partnerships with private sector companies temporarily boosted operations, enabling interception of illegal crossings. However, he stressed the […]
# The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies says it is intensifying efforts to complete South Africa’s migration from analogue to digital television, with just over 30-thousand set-top box installations remaining. Communications and Digital Technologies minister Solly Malatsi has urged stakeholders to engage in steering committee processes. The project, delayed since 2011, faces legal and […]
# South Africans have been urged to remain vigilant answering phone calls as spam and scam activity surges. Data from Truecaller shows over 30-billion spam calls were recorded in 2025, with billions more already in 2026. Reports estimate consumers lost around 40-billion-rand to scams last year. Experts warn fraud tactics are becoming more advanced, including […]
# The ANC Working Committee is expected to decide on the removal of KwaZulu-Natal convenor Jeff Radebe today amid concerns over the party’s declining support in the province. KZN dropped by 55.4-percent in 2019 and 17.6-percent in 2024. Reports suggest Senior NEC member Mike Mabuyakhulu as a steadier option ahead of upcoming local government elections. […]
# Advocacy groups are calling for stricter regulations and transparency following reports that fashion retailer SHEIN is under scrutiny for alleged toxic chemicals in some clothing items. Testing revealed high levels of harmful substances including phthalates, lead, cadmium, and formaldehyde. Experts warn these substances pose serious health risks, especially to children. Consumers are urged to […]
# The DA Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police member Lisa Schickerling has reiterated her call for urgent coordination and collaboration between the SAPS and the South African Defence Force on Operation Prosper. Yesterday at the DA’s elective congress in Midrand Schickerling raised concerns about the rise in gang violence in the Cape Flats despite SANDF […]
# The Border Management Authority is looking into strict compliance following the escalating numbers of children traveling across borders to South Africa. Presenting the Easter holiday report, commissioner Michael Masiapato says this remains a serious concern with most cases recorded at Beitbridge and Lebombo ports, mainly involving children from neighbouring countries. Masiapato says authorities are […]
