The NPA has been criticised for the lack of convictions in State Capture and high-profile cases

Sixteen-year-old Sagwadi Baloyi-Mathye will be buried at Olifantshoek village outside Giyani.  

The centres aim to provide victims with support to navigate the justice system.

‘AmaPanyaza’ crime prevention wardens declared Peace Officers

The Crime Prevention Wardens (CPWs) – popularly known as amaPanyaza – have been formally declared as Peace Officers in terms of Section 334 of the Criminal Procedure Act.

This was announced by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, during a joint media briefing with Police Minister...

President Ramaphosa welcomes FIFA World Cup Trophy to South Africa

By Dikeledi Molobela 

A sense of pride, joy and quiet awe filled the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre at the Union Buildings on Friday, as President Cyril Ramaphosa officially welcomed the FIFA World Cup Original Trophy to South Africa, marking a historic and emotional moment in the country’s football journey.

Bathed in...

Meeting assesses impact of Zuikerbosch water plant explosion on supply systems

Government has acknowledged the significant hardship and disruption experienced by households, businesses and communities across Gauteng, following the explosion of a motor connected to one of the pumps at the Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant.

The explosion on Tuesday, 27 January 2027, had a ripple...

Fight for rule of law is ‘worth having’ – Batohi bows out of NPA

“The rule of law is not dead”. With that message of defiant hope, Advocate Shamila Batohi took her final bow as National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) at the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) on Friday.

Batohi retires from the NPA after seven years at the helm of the prosecutorial body.

“Despite...

Surge in unaccompanied minors at ports of entry

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has raised concern over the increasing number of unaccompanied minors intercepted at South Africa’s ports of entry during the 2025/2026 festive season.

BMA Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato, said officials recorded a notable increase in cases involving undocumented and unaccompanied children...

Msunduzi Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal is drowning in debt, and government departments are among the biggest culprits, owing the cash-strapped city almost R300 million in unpaid bills.

Reform agenda improves lives of citizens

The structural reforms being implemented by government to support inclusive economic growth and job creation are beginning to have a measurable impact on the lives of ordinary citizens.

“The reduction in load shedding, which has resulted from reforms in the energy sector, has had a tangible impact on every household and business,” Deputy...

Acting Judge President Aubrey Ledwaba has been shortlisted for the role of Judge President of the Gauteng Division of the High Court.

Over 4.9m travellers facilitated during festive season operations

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has facilitated the legitimate movement of about 4 902 269 travellers across South Africa’s 71 ports of entry during the 2025/2026 festive period.

This was announced by BMA Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato, during a media briefing, held in Pretoria on Friday, where he presented...

The screams of a Tsakane woman pleading for help still echo in a relative’s mind after she was strangled to death, allegedly by her girlfriend, a case that has shocked both the community and the LGBTQI+ community.

The Muizenberg policing precinct has recorded a notable reduction in shootings, murders and violent extortion incidents following a simple but potentially life-saving intervention: spaza shops closing their doors by 20:00 each evening.