# Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, says over 40-thousand illegal foreign nationals have been arrested since the beginning of 2026, with over seven-thousand-400 arrests made in the past month alone. This follows government intensifying efforts to tackle illegal immigration and strengthen border security. Kubayi, who is the chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Committee […]
# Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, says government is not turning a blind eye to immigration issues, but is firmly in control of managing this challenge. The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration, established by president Cyril Ramaphosa, gave an update on measures to address migration challenges. This is amidst ongoing anti-illegal-immigrants protests in […]
# EFF leader Julius Malema says international foreign powers have ignored what he described as xenophobic tensions in South Africa because it is not in their interests to intervene. He was speaking at MK Party parliamentary deputy chief whip, Muzi Ntshingila’s funeral service in Johannesburg on Sunday. Malema stated that Africans must not be distracted […]
# Deputy president Paul Mashatile has called on South Africans to continue to build stronger communities, preserve cultural heritage, expand opportunities for youth, and ensure future generations inherit a more prosperous and united society. He delivered the eulogy at the Special Official Funeral service of the late His Majesty King Makhosonke The Second, King of the […]
# The Forum for South Africa has called for president Cyril Ramaphosa to resign, accusing him of avoiding accountability over the Phala Phala matter. The organisation says Ramaphosa’s legal efforts to halt Parliament’s impeachment process raise serious questions about his leadership and credibility. FOSA spokesperson Tebogo Mashilompane argues that the country cannot be led by […]
# Social justice activist Mark Heywood says the sacrifices made 50-years-ago by the youth of June 16, 1976 laid the foundation for South Africa’s democracy, however many of the promises of freedom remain unfulfilled. In an opinion piece on the Daily Maverick, Heywood argues that the road to Freedom Day in 1994 began with the […]
# The DA is demanding answers on government’s plans to finalise the new Gqeberha Military Hospital in the Eastern Cape, while 1 Military Hospital in Thaba Tshwane military area, remains incomplete for more than two decades of refurbishment efforts. DA Defence spokesperson Chris Hattingh says over one-billion-rand in taxpayer funds has been spent over more […]
# The DA has raised concerns about a growing police accountability crisis in KwaZulu-Natal after investigations reveal that the Independent Police Investigative Directorate is handling eight-thousand-751 cases with only 24 investigators. DA National Council of Provinces member Mzamo Billy says with each investigator handling an average of 364 cases each, just six convictions have been […]
# Tourism minister Patricia de Lille says South Africa will continue promoting its tourism offerings in Mexico beyond the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking in Mexico, De Lille identified the country as a key growth market, citing steady increases in visitor arrivals over the past three years. De Lille says her counterparts agreed to strengthen […]
