# National Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe has called on men to stand up against violence against women. Addressing the media, Mathe condemned the latest spike in women’s killings after a sixth body was discovered in KwaThema, Springs, Ekurhuleni this morning. Mathe says investigators are considering several theories, including whether one perpetrator, multiple suspects or copycat […]
# South African petrochemicals group Sasol has signed a fuel supply agreement with Antarctic expedition company White Desert, supporting flights to the remote continent. Sasol says the deal will provide aviation fuel for White Desert’s specialised polar operations which transport scientists, tourists and support teams to Antarctica. The fuel includes sustainable aviation fuel, produced by […]
# Deputy president Paul Mashatile says his recovery is progressing well after a recent minor medical procedure. In a statement, Mashatile says he is regaining strength each day and will continue resting on his doctors’ advice. He says work and delegated responsibilities continue through his office and with stakeholders in government and business. Mashatile thanks […]
# Johannesburg Metro Police Department Internal Affairs head Elmarie de Beer has highlighted serious operational challenges at the unit during testimony before the Madlanga commission. She says the unit has only 38 personnel, leaving it severely understaffed. De Beer says investigations, particularly those involving misconduct and corruption, can take longer because of capacity constraints, while […]
# Build One South Africa says voting for a smaller party is not a wasted vote as the country marks International Day of Democracy, 50 days before local elections. The party’s Graham Charters says old parties’ benefit from the myth that only they are viable. He says South Africa is in a coalition era, and […]
# The suspended Crime Intelligence officer Sergeant Fannie Nkosi wants the National Prosecuting Authority to reconsider charges against him. Nkosi made a brief appearance in the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court this morning. He faces firearm-related charges and defeating the ends of justice after a raid at his home in April, and charges for allegedly impersonating […]
# Die Kommissie vir Geslagsgelykheid vra dringende optrede nadat ses vroue se liggame die afgelope twee maande in Ekurhuleni aan die Oos-Rand gevind is. Woordvoerder Javu Baloyi sê vroue behoort nie hul leefwyse aan te pas of vryheid in te perk om veilig te voel nie. Die kommissie vra ‘n onmiddellike veiligheidsoudit wat die polisie, […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa sê alles sal in die stryd gewerp word om die onlangse moorde op vroue in en om Kemptonpark in Gauteng op te los. Hy het sy meegevoel met die gesinne betuig en gesê dit veroorsaak vrees, veral onder vroue. Ramaphosa sê wetstoepassingsagentskappe probeer dringend om die feite vas te stel en […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says every effort will be made to solve the recent killings of women in and around Kempton Park in Gauteng. He extended condolences to affected families, saying the incidents are causing fear, especially among women. Ramaphosa says law enforcement agencies are working urgently to establish facts and bring perpetrators to justice. […]
