# The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department has launched a full-scale manhunt following an incident in Lenasia where an on-duty officer was disarmed of his service weapon. Police spokesperson, Xolani Fihla says earlier today, while performing official duties in the Lenasia area, the officer was accosted by several suspects. He says during the encounter, they managed […]
# Nearly one in seven South Africans say they have missed work, school or university because they could not afford transport. This is according to market research company Ipsos. The study shows the age group 25 to 34 reported the highest incidence of transport-related absenteeism at 23-percent. The Free State recorded the highest proportion at […]
# North West police have re-arrested a murder accused who escaped from police custody while being transported for medical treatment on Tuesday. Tshepo Lobelo was among four detainees who were transported from Pudimoe Police Station to Maganeng Clinic for medical treatment. Police spokesperson Anne Magakoe says that upon arrival at the clinic, Lobelo escaped and […]
# Pensioners of South Africa is calling on older persons, community organisations and supporters to participate in peaceful nationwide gatherings outside SASSA offices on Monday. Founder, Chef JC, says they demand that the older persons grant of two-thousand-400-rand per month be increased to five-thousand. He says this would provide a more dignified and liveable level […]
# Activists and Citizens Forum has welcomed the dismissal of Crime Intelligence deputy head Feroz Khan, saying it believes this will restore the Police Service’s integrity and credibility. His dismissal follows his failure to appear before an internal disciplinary hearing over misconduct allegations against him. The forum’s spokesperson, Dennis Bloem, says it’s encouraging to see that […]
# The City of Tshwane says it is continuing its programme of strategic urban development visits, with the focus being on the Thorntree Mega Project across Regions 1 and 2 in Soshanguve. The development has already enabled the delivery of approximately 30-thousand residential units and stands. Mayor Nasiphi Moya’s spokesperson, Samkelo Mgobozi, says that upon […]
# Government says a safer South Africa requires the collective efforts of government, law enforcement, and every community. Statistics South Africa’s 2025/26 Governance, Public Safety and Justice Survey indicates many citizens feel relatively safe. Deputy government spokesperson, William Baloyi, says it’s concerning that fewer than two in five people feel safe walking alone at night. […]
# Agricultural organisation TLU SA says its annual congress prioritised rural safety, the protection of property rights, economic sustainability and the conservation of land and water. The congress was held in Pretoria under the theme “Agriculture: Grounded. Protected. Preserved”. General manager Bennie van Zyl says it focused on the protection of producers and the resources on […]
# The MK Party is calling for Parliament’s Impeachment Committee to be chaired by an independent, non-government of national unity aligned person. This comes as the party has criticised the committee for overturning its own decision to appoint advocate Thandazani Madonsela as evidence leader, following a complaint from president Cyril Ramaphosa. The MK Party has […]
