# New data from TransUnion Africa’s 2025 Consumer Pulse study between January and March shows 31-percent of South Africans now check their credit reports monthly. TransUnion’s Fatgie Adams, told SABC News that over half aim to boost their credit scores, signaling growing financial awareness. However, only 34-percent use reports for fraud prevention despite rising scam […]
# Police are investigating the fatal shooting of Santaco Western Cape provincial executive committee member, Mongi Titi, which happened at the Nyanga taxi rank in Cape Town on Wednesday. The taxi organisation has condemned the assassination, urging anyone with information to assist police. No arrests have been made and the motive is still unknown. Santaco […]
# The High Court in the Western Cape sitting in Saldanha Bay, has ruled that confession statements by accused Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn in the Joshlin Smith case are admissible. They claimed they were assaulted into confessing, but Judge Nathan Erasmus dismissed the claims as medical evidence contradicted claims of abuse. The judge […]
# KZN Transport MEC Siboniso Duma in partnership with MTN have launched new crime recognition software called Ummemezi Wezimoto, at Mariannhill Toll Plaza. Two criminals have been arrested, and a fraudulent permit detected. Over 270 vehicles were inspected, with 13 impounded. The department’s spokesperson, Ndabezinhle Sibiya, says law enforcement will be increased this Easter weekend:
# Airports Company South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to automating and digitalising air cargo operations. Speaking at the ICAO Global Air Cargo Summit in Turkey, ACSA CEO Mpumi Mpofu, called for streamlined trade processes, customs integration, and smarter infrastructure. Highlighting technologies like artificial intelligence and blockchain, Mpofu said these advances would enhance efficiency and […]
# Public Works and Infrastructure minister, Dean Macpherson has announced a new Strategic and Special Delivery Unit to complete 32 stalled projects, including the Sarah Baartman Remembrance Centre, in Hankey, Eastern Cape. The unit will report progress fortnightly to ensure fast delivery. Macpherson says delays at the Centre are a national embarrassment. A new contractor […]
# A scholar transport driver was shot dead this morning near Christian de Wet School in Sophiatown, Johannesburg. Eyewitnesses say the shooting happened shortly after he dropped off children. Reports indicate that all children are safe, having exited the vehicle before the incident. Police are on the scene, and the motive remains unclear. No arrests […]
# The DA in Gauteng has accused the Gauteng Department of Environmental Affairs of spending over five-million-rand on four suspended employees. The DA’s Jade Miller says the suspensions relate to misconduct, alleged assault, and misuse of resources. Miller says one worker has been suspended for over three years. She calls for urgent finalisation of disciplinary […]
# Freedom Under Law has welcomed the Constitutional Court’s decision to dismiss, with costs, the MK Party and John Hlophe’s appeal to overturn an interdict barring him from serving on the Judicial Service Commission. The civil organisation says Hlophe’s prior removal for gross misconduct makes his JSC appointment unconstitutional. It says that the ruling, tied […]
