# Today marks International Women’s Day, highlighting equal rights and empowerment for all women and girls. This year calls for action to unlock equal opportunities and empower young women and girls as change-makers. It also celebrates women’s achievements, raises awareness about discrimination and serves as a call to action to forge gender parity. The commemoration […]
# A multi-disciplinary police operation uncovered illicit goods and suspected green stones worth over 12-million-rand at Rocky’s Drift near White River, Mpumalanga. The raid targeted 17 storage units following a tip-off. Items seized include cosmetics, food, fireworks and pills. Acting SAPS commissioner Zeph Mkhwanazi linked the haul to illegal mining. Police spokesperson Donald Mdhluli says […]
# The South African Police Union has raised concern over the shortage of detectives leading to a high number of unresolved cases. Police minister Senzo Mchunu confirmed that South Africa faces a severe detective crisis, with 1.9-million outstanding case dockets. SAPU spokesperson Lesiba Thobakgale says the backlog is also attributed to overwhelming caseloads, and salary […]
# The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority has warned that it’s illegal for any drug to be on the market without being evaluated. Police confiscated scheduled medicines, steroids, and other performance-enhancing drugs worth 15-million-rand from a self-storage facility in northern Pretoria this week. SAHPRA spokesperson Mokgadi Fafudi emphasised that those handling these substances are […]
# Open Secrets says the National Prosecuting Authority mishandled the 24.9-million-rand Nulane fraud and corruption case. The Supreme Court of Appeal has reserved judgment after the state challenged the Bloemfontein High Court’s decision to discharge the accused. The state argues that Judge Nompumelelo Gusha erred in her ruling. Open Secrets’ Michael Marchant told Newzroom Afrika […]
# An energy expert from the South African National Energy Development Institute, Sampson Mamphweli, says Eskom’s summer outlook is irrelevant. The country remains on Stage 3 load-shedding until Monday. An unexpected Koeberg Unit 2 shutdown and coal supply issues at Kusile have worsened the crisis. Eskom aims to restore six-thousand-200 MegaWatts by Monday while replenishing […]
# City Power has announced that it will implement Stage 3 load-shedding in line with Eskom’s need to replenish emergency reserves. The power interruptions will continue throughout the weekend. City power spokesperson Isaac Mangena has urged customers to use electricity sparingly, as the system remains constrained. He has warned of potential delays in addressing outages […]
# Botswana has reaffirmed its commitment to providing free antiretroviral drugs to foreign inmates, including South Africans and Zimbabweans, despite the suspension of US health aid under the Trump administration. Health Ministry spokesperson Christopher Nyanga assured that no one receiving assistance will be left without treatment. Many NGOs have closed due to funding cuts, but […]
# The DA has welcomed Police minister Senzo Mchunu’s commitment to investigate the continued employment of Richard Mdluli’s family members in SAPS. DA police spokesperson Ian Cameron stressed the importance of accountability and transparency in SAPS Crime Intelligence, particularly regarding financial irregularities and improper appointments. He says the investigation will ensure integrity and professionalism in […]
