# KwaZulu-Natal acting police commissioner Phumelele Makoba says anyone who uses planned protests to commit crime will face the full force of the law. She was briefing the media on policing matters. This comes as the anti-illegal migration group March and March will embark on a protest on Tuesday, calling for stricter enforcement of immigration […]
# Build One South Africa says the national budget should be judged by whether it makes life easier for citizens and reduces the cost of living. Speaking in Parliament during the Appropriations Bill debate, BOSA deputy leader Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster said while government’s fuel levy relief is welcomed, broader reforms are needed to ease financial pressure […]
# The Land Bank is calling for urgent action to remove barriers preventing young people from entering agriculture, as the sector remains underused for job creation and economic inclusion. The bank states high youth unemployment and limited access to land, finance, skills and mentorship continue to block many aspiring young farmers from getting started. The […]
# The City of Johannesburg has launched a 100-day challenge against gender-based violence and femicide at the Riverlea Recreation Centre as part of efforts to strengthen awareness and support for survivors. The initiative brings together police, community policing forums, social workers, emergency services and community organisations to improve reporting, education and strengthen awareness. The city […]
# Government is calling for calm after about 500 Malawian nationals were temporarily accommodated at a church in Newlands in Johannesburg. This follows their relocation from Cape Town as part of a coordinated voluntary return process arranged with the Malawian embassy. Deputy government spokesperson William Baloyi says the situation is being handled lawfully and humanely, […]
# Acting Police minister Firoz Cachalia has criticised the handling of a planned arrest warrant for Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo and the head of Intelligence Analysis, Nozipho Madondo, describing the process as messy and poorly communicated. The warrant was later put on hold by the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption. Addressing the media after a […]
# The Madlanga commission heard evidence relating to an alleged cocaine deal involving businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala and his associate, Medicare24 CEO Mike van Wyk. Testimony presented to the commission included WhatsApp messages and a video said to show suspected cocaine being weighed, with discussions reportedly referring to pricing and quantities. Chief evidence leader Matthew […]
# KwaZulu-Natal recorded the highest number of voter registration transactions over the weekend. IEC data shows the province led with over 690-thousand registrations, followed by the Eastern Cape and Gauteng. In a media briefing, the Electoral Commission CEO Sy Mamabolo said the strong turnout reflects high public engagement in the electoral process, with many voters […]
# The Electoral Commission says it’s encouraged by the strong participation of young people during the voter registration weekend. The IEC says youth aged between 16- and 29 made up a significant share of both new registrations and overall activity ahead of the local government elections in November. The commission’s CEO, Sy Mamabolo, told the […]
