# Police have arrested a 59-year-old man in Standerton for possession of child sexual abuse material, seizing over 56-thousand images and videos. The arrest brings the total under Operation Bad Vibes to 16. Fifteen firearms and digital devices were also confiscated. The suspect’s bail hearing is set for Monday. Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk says […]
# Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube is the keynote speaker at Cape Town’s Early Childhood Development Indaba, hosted by deputy mayor Eddie Andrews. The event focuses on compliance support for ECD centres in under-resourced communities. It follows a revision of the City’s Municipal Planning By-Law, aimed at easing compliance. Gwarube will also join a […]
# Former Umzimkhulu municipal manager Stanley Sikhosana appeared in the Mzimkhulu Magistrate’s Court today in connection with the 2017 murder of ANC Youth League secretary-general Sindiso Magaqa. He was re-arrested in Durban on Monday. Sikhosana was first arrested in 2018 with the late mayor Mluleki Ndobe, but charges were dropped. Co-accused Sibusiso Ncengwa is serving […]
# National Police commissioner Fannie Masemola says he will brief acting Police minister Firoz Cachalia on the many issues facing it, including the need for more resources and personnel. Speaking outside the Union Buildings, Masemola pledged full support for Cachalia, saying the police service looks forward to his guidance in improving safety in South Africa:
# Acting Police minister Firoz Cachalia says the findings of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry will be consequential and influence president Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision on Police Ministry leadership. Cachalia was appointed this morning as Senzo Mchunu takes special leave. Speaking outside the Union Buildings, he clarified there’s no constitutional provision for an acting minister and […]
# Newly appointed acting Police minister Firoz Cachalia says the abuse of policing power is a growing concern. Speaking outside the Union Buildings in Pretoria, Cachalia stressed that police must act within the law when confronting violent criminals. Cachalia cited incidents like Marikana and Andries Tatane, warning against lawlessness. He promised full support for officers, […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed concerns over the situation of two ministers of Police following Firoz Cachalia’s swearing-in as acting minister at the Union Buildings this morning. Cachalia steps in while Senzo Mchunu is on special leave, preparing to appear before the Madlanga commission. Ramaphosa says the technicality will be resolved soon, as continued […]
# Award-winning filmmaker Michael James has premiered God’s Work at the 46th Durban International Film Festival. Inspired by his time volunteering at the Denis Hurley Centre, the film follows homeless characters navigating survival and the need to be seen. James collaborated with homeless men to authentically portray life on the streets. The film, now up […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced urgent supportive measures to protect South African businesses and jobs from the impact of possible US tariff hikes. Speaking at the Union Buildings, Ramaphosa said South Africa’s position as Africa’s largest and most industrialised economy makes it a likely target. He confirmed a two-pronged approach including tough negotiations with […]
