# National police commissioner Fannie Masemola says his return to work marks a renewed commitment to unity, accountability, institutional reform and improved frontline policing. He addressed the media at the Tshwane Police Academy in Pretoria on his return after president Cyril Ramaphosa lifted his suspension last week. Masemola says the Police Service is bigger than […]
# Western Cape MEC of Social Development Wendy Kaizer-Philander has welcomed the decision by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration’s Essential Services Committee to designate critical child protection services as essential services. She says the decision is an important step towards strengthening the protection of vulnerable children, and recognising the vital work of professionals […]
# The City of Cape Town is urging residents to change how they support people living on the street by giving a hand-up, not a handout. Alex Swartz, who has lived experience of homelessness, ran the inaugural Nelson Mandela Marathon yesterday under the banner of Stride To Survive. Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and […]
# A multidisciplinary Operation Shanela crackdown in Silverton and Garsfontein in Tshwane over the weekend resulted in the arrest of 444 suspects. The operation targeted wanted suspects, serious and violent crime, illegal immigration, drug-related activities and liquor outlets suspected of failing to comply with the law. Police spokesperson Johan van Dyk says 353 wanted suspects […]
# The Johannesburg Metro Police Department says the N12 has been closed in both directions due to a service delivery protest. The closures are in place between Abu Baker Asvat Drive and K43 Klipspruit Valley in Lenasia. JMPD’s spokesperson Xolani Fihla says motorists travelling through Lenasia, Eldorado Park and surrounding areas can expect severe traffic […]
# Parliament’s portfolio committee on Health says it is concerned about reports of a cluster of gastrointestinal illnesses affecting residents of Bronkhorstspruit and surrounding communities in the City of Tshwane. Between 160 diarrhoea and stomach-related cases were recorded over six days in the metro. The City of Tshwane has stated that a waterborne illness was among […]
# The ANC in Gauteng says it condemns the deliberate removal, vandalism and sabotage of its election campaign material across communities in the province. The party says its campaign and councillor candidate posters are being removed from street poles and publicly approved advertising spaces. The ANC’s Sochayile Khanyile says these incidents disrupt a fair and democratic […]
# The United Progressive People Alliance has strongly condemned the removal and destruction of its election posters in Soshanguve, Tshwane. An ANC member has been arrested in connection with this incident and is set to appear in the Soshanguve Magistrate’s Court today. The alliance’s spokesperson Abel Tau says the Electoral Commission must take note of […]
# Forum for South Africa has expressed concern over escalating tensions between Pretoria and Washington and the potential threat to jobs. The US is expected to decice next month on whether South Africa remains part of the African Growth and Opportunity Act programme. Forum leader Tebogo Mashilompane says they are also concerned about the role of […]
