# The City of Cape Town has redeployed additional policing resources to support SAPS operations targeting known gang and extortion hotspots. On Saturday evening, officers attached to the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan arrested a driver and passenger for possession of a loaded assault rifle in Gugulethu. Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith says the discovery […]
# The Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce has appointed Caren Sutherns as its new president, succeeding Connie Mashaba. Sutherns, with over 30 years of legal experience and a strong background in property development, has been instrumental in policy discussions and regeneration projects. She pledged to drive innovation, member value, and collaboration to support business growth. JCCI […]
# Western Cape dam levels have risen by 10-percent following recent rainfall, providing much-needed relief to the region. According to local authorities, the average dam capacity has increased significantly, boosting water reserves for households, agriculture, and industry. The improvement comes after weeks of steady showers across the province. While the rise in dam levels is […]
# A criminal investigation has been launched into the performances of Bob Vylan and Kneecap at the Glastonbury Festival in England on Saturday. Britain’s Culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has claimed there is a leadership problem at the BBC. She criticised the corporation over its decision not to pull the livestream after the band’s frontman shouted […]
# The GOOD Party in the Western Cape says the killing of councillors in the Stellenbosch Municipality paints a picture of a municipality gripped by lawlessness and power struggles with deadly consequences. GOOD’s Robin Hendrikse says the trial of those accused of orchestrating the 2019 murder of former deputy mayorCameron Mcako, is continuing in the […]
# Gauteng verskerp sy stryd teen verslawing met honderde jongmense uit behoeftige gemeenskappe wat gratis behandeling in Heidelberg kry. Dis deel van premier Panyaza Lesufi se belofte om toegang tot rehabilitasie uit te brei. Daar is egter kommer oor die stelsel se vermoë omdat meer as 34-duisend mense op toelating wag. Die LUR vir Maatskaplike […]
# Die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens het sy heel eerste aanlyn-werwingsveldtog vir vyfduisend-500 leerlingpolisielede van stapel gestuur. Die veldtog sal tot 18 Julie duur. ‘n Woordvoerder, Amanda van Wyk, sê rekrute sal streng keuring ondergaan voordat hul opleiding van nege maande begin en sal ‘n maandelikse toelaag ontvang:
# Gauteng is intensifying its fight against addiction, with hundreds of young people from under-resourced communities receiving free treatment in Heidelberg. This forms part of Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s pledge to expand access to rehabilitation. Concerns remain however, about the system’s capacity, with over 34-thousand people still waiting for admission. The MEC for Social Development, Faith […]
# The South African Police Service has launched its first-ever e-Recruitment drive for five-thousand-500 police trainee positions. The drive will run from until 18 July 2025. Spokesperson Amanda van Wyk says recruits will undergo rigorous assessments before starting nine months of training and they will receive a monthly stipend:
