# March and March has vowed to continue with demonstrations against undocumented migrants. Handing over its memorandum at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg, the anti-illegal migration group called for stricter border enforcement, mass deportations, tighter visa controls, and tougher penalties for those employing or housing undocumented migrants. Meanwhile, addressing marchers in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, the group’s leader […]
# KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Lesetja Senona has resigned with immediate effect, amid ongoing scrutiny linked to testimony at the Madlanga commission of Inquiry into alleged corruption and interference within the criminal justice system. Senona had faced questions during the commission about his alleged links to controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and other claims, and maintains […]
# Suspended deputy Crime Intelligence head Feroz Khan’s legal team says Khan had repeatedly raised concerns about his personal safety in affidavits and during consultations ahead of his planned appearance before the Madlanga commission. This comes after Khan was shot in Houghton on Sunday night in a targeted ambush. According to his lawyers, the concerns […]
# City of Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says it’s business as usual in the city, with roads open, public transport operating normally and no incidents of xenophobic violence reported. The city has activated joint operations centres and increased law enforcement deployments to monitor today’s nationwide protests. Residents are urged to report any incidents to […]
# The Police Ministry says several arrests have been made following incidents of looting and attempted looting during today’s nationwide protests. While most demonstrations remained peaceful, police responded to isolated incidents of criminal activity and remain on high alert with increased deployments to protect businesses and critical infrastructure. Spokesperson Kamogelo Mogotsi warns anyone exploiting the […]
# Statistics South Africa says the formal non-agricultural sector lost 80-thousand jobs in the first three months of this year, reducing total employment to 10.5-million. The biggest job losses were in community services and trade, while manufacturing, mining and business services recorded small gains. Compared with a year ago, 121-thousand formal jobs were lost. Stats […]
# CrisisOnCall calls on South Africans to prioritise preparation over panic ahead of planned protest action today. People travelling for work or during the school holidays are urged to plan their routes carefully, avoid known protest areas where possible and stay informed through credible news and traffic updates. The organisation’s Ruan Vermaak advised commuters to […]
# The ANC has begun interviewing candidates as part of its mayoral selection process ahead of the local government elections on 4 November. More than 500 nominations were received, with just over 200 candidates shortlisted for interviews across metropolitan and key municipalities. The process has begun in eThekwini and will continue in other metros and […]
# The United Democratic Movement says it will now focus on campaigning ahead of the local government elections, rebuilding its local structures and promoting clean governance and improved service delivery in municipalities. This follows the conclusion of its sixth national congress in KuGompo City, in the Eastern Cape, where the party also elected new leadership and reaffirmed its commitment to […]
