# The Forum for South Africa has expressed concern at the nearly 110-thousand illegal immigrants deported from the country over the past two financial years. According to the Home Affairs Department, over the past two financial years, deportations have surged by a cumulative 46-percent. FOSA leader, Tebogo Mashilompane, says government has allowed illegal immigration to […]
# ActionSA has secured the Independent Police Investigative Directorate’s full report into the conduct of Presidential Protection Unit members in the wake of the Phala Phala scandal. It found an investigation by the unit’s head, Wally Rhoode, into the theft of millions of dollars from president Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm in Limpopo in 2020 deliberately concealed […]
# The Department of Basic Education is inviting public comment on the draft new History curriculum and assessment policy statements for Grades 4 to 12. The proposed curriculum shifts the focus to African-centred narratives, replacing topics such as the US civil rights movement in Grade 12 and the French Revolution in Grade 10. The department’s spokesperson, […]
# Roadrunning: The DA in the Western Cape says the iconic Two Oceans Marathon showcases the very best of the province, from its breathtaking natural landscapes to its vibrant communities and world-class event management. A total of over 30-thousand athletes will take on the gruelling ultra marathon tomorrow or the half-marathon on Sunday. The DA’s Benedicta van Minnen says the route, including the awe-inspiring Chapman’s Peak Drive, offers participants unmatched views of […]
# The City of Johannesburg will host its first Open Streets Sunday on 12 April, closing a section of Main Street in Marshalltown, Johannesburg CBD, to vehicular traffic. The route, between Ntemi Piliso and Rissik streets, will be open only to pedestrians and non-motorised activities. The metro’s spokesperson, Virgil James, says Open Streets Sundays offers […]
# The N3 Toll Concession says several trucks are currently obstructing the N3 Toll Route in both directions near the Harrismith North Interchange in the Free State. All traffic is currently stacked at the scene of the closure, resulting in significant delays toward Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. N3TC’s Thania Dhoogra says motorists are urged to delay their […]
# The City of Cape Town has selected five productions as beneficiaries of the 2025/26 film fund. They are two series, Spinners and Animal Therapy, two documentaries, Omdraai and Aquanauts, and the feature film, Silas en die Ysbeer op Tafelberg. Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says the fund must empower emerging […]
# Easter 2026 reflected the strength of consumer spending in driving business growth across South Africa, with debit card usage rising by 24-percent. The Easter period saw Point of Sale total transaction values rising by 18.82-percent year-on-year, and transaction volumes increasing by 19.87-percent compared to the same period last year. Standard Bank’s Norman Nyawo says […]
# A crime prevention operation conducted in Atteridgeville and Pretoria West yesterday resulted in the arrest of 381 suspects for various criminal offences. These include murder, attempted murder and armed robbery. Police spokesperson, Johan van Dyk, says a total of 106 individuals were arrested for offences related to gender-based violence:
