# Deputy Police minister Cassel Mathale told Parliament’s ad hoc committee that leadership within SAPS must foster teamwork rather than infighting. Addressing allegations of internal disputes, Mathale said differences of opinion exist, but leaders must build cohesive teams to effectively fight crime. He stressed that success depends on collaboration, adding that without strong leadership and […]
# The Freedom Front Plus says Justice and Constitutional Development minister Mmamoloko Kubayi’s remarks on Afrikaner self-determination undermine section 235 of the Constitution. The party argues Kubayi’s remarks undermine the 1994 agreement that recognised cultural and community rights. The FF Plus’s Wynand Boshoff says the minister’s claim that Orania in the Northern Cape promotes racial […]
# Transport minister Barbara Creecy has launched PRASA’s renewable energy initiative and celebrated the rollout of the 300th locally built train in Isipingo, KwaZulu-Natal. Creecy told Newzroom Afrika that the trains, made from South African steel, mark progress in advanced manufacturing and job creation. The minister also unveiled the new Isipingo Mall in KwaZulu-Natal, part […]
# The Ministry of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities welcomes the arrest of a suspect in the killing of two young women in Mamelodi East, in Tshwane. Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga condemned the violence and praised the police for their rapid response, urging the justice system to act without delay. The suspect is expected to […]
# Deputy Police minister Cassel Mathale has revealed that deputy ministers in the Police Ministry currently have no delegated responsibilities. Speaking before Parliament’s ad hoc committee, Mathale admitted he has been in office for a year without clear duties but insisted he and his colleagues are not idle. He says the team continues working collectively […]
# The DA says South Africans have a right to know who is managing 20-billion-rand in taxpayers’ money. The party is demanding that Higher Education and Training minister Buti Manamela release the full list of Sector Education and Training Authority accounting authority appointments made last month, including the names, backgrounds, and sectors represented. The DA’s […]
# The National Employers’ Association of South Africa says the steel sector is in sharp decline, signalling serious concerns for the economy. Over the past five years, the number of employers has fallen by 12-percent, while employment dropped by 23-percent, meaning110-thousand people lost work. NEASA’s Gerhard Papenfus blames high wages, government interference, high tariffs, crime, […]
# The South African Weather Service has dismissed claims of governance failures, financial mismanagement, and executive impropriety, calling them unsubstantiated. The entity said delays in acquiring a new High-Performance Computing system are due to strict compliance with procurement laws. SAWS spokesperson Oupa Segalwe stressed robust oversight, probity reviews, and contingency plans are in place, while […]
# Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has called on South African men to unite and mentor young men on accountability and respect for women. Speaking after the killing of two women in Mamelodi, Makaneta said schools alone cannot shoulder this responsibility. Makaneta urged the creation of Men’s Forums in every community to teach conflict resolution and […]
