# BOSA says government’s secrecy over the national register for sex offenders raises doubts about its existence, accuracy, or possible political interference. The party has filed a Promotion of Access to Information Act application to access the register, arguing that making it public will help fight sexual violence. The party’s deputy leader, Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster, accuses […]
# The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has strongly condemned Israel’s refusal to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, and its ongoing military operations in the West Bank. The department says this constitutes a violation of international law, citing the potential for starvation as a weapon of war and the forced displacement of Palestinians. They […]
# The DA has completed a week-long visit to Washington DC, focused on stabilising diplomatic ties between South Africa and the US amid rising tensions. During the visit, the party engaged with key US leaders, highlighting the need for strong communication and accurate information about South Africa’s domestic challenges. The DA’s Emma Louise Powell criticised […]
# The South African Police Service is reviewing a list of farm attacks submitted by AfriForum, following claims that official crime statistics underreported farm murders. The Police’s crime registrar’s preliminary findings confirm just one farm owner was murdered between October and December last year, contrary to the civil rights organisation’s claim of eight farm murders. […]
# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse urges Finance minister Enoch Godongwana to prioritise the fight against corruption and financial mismanagement in next week’s revised budget speech. The organisation criticised the government for failing to tackle wasteful spending and poor financial management, which could improve the national budget by 500-billion-rand annually. OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage expects […]
# The ANC’s provincial task team in KwaZulu-Natal has pledged to tackle corruption and internal divisions as part of its renewal efforts. The newly appointed leadership stated that no member will be allowed to misuse their position for personal gain. They also committed to rebuilding party structures, restoring public trust, and uniting members. The team’s […]
# The newly appointed ANC provincial task team in KwaZulu-Natal has vowed to strengthen the party and restore its influence in the province. Speaking at their first media briefing, the team reaffirmed their commitment to the principles of the Freedom Charter, stating that ‘the people shall govern’. The team’s coordinator, Mike Mabuyakhulu, said they will […]
# National police commissioner Fannie Masemola has commended the Western Cape anti-gang unit and crime intelligence officers for arresting two suspects and seizing 26 firearms, including 50-thousand Mandrax tablets in Bellville, in Cape Town, yesterday. The weapons included three AK47 rifles and 12 nine-millimetre pistols. The bust comes as security experts and Interpol meet in […]
# Rise Mzansi says Basic Education minister, Siviwe Gwarube, has agreed that gambling advertising must be kept out of schools. This follows concerns about the growing gambling crisis in South Africa, with sponsors taking advantage of funding gaps in poor communities by placing gambling logos on school desks. The party supports Gwarube’s commitment to introduce […]
