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South Africa

‘AmaPanyaza’ crime prevention wardens declared Peace Officers

Yesterday at 16:21 PM, via SAnews

‘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

Yesterday at 15:30 PM, via SAnews

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

Yesterday at 15:29 PM, via SAnews

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

Yesterday at 14:39 PM, via SAnews

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

Yesterday at 13:47 PM, via SAnews

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...

Reform agenda improves lives of citizens

Yesterday at 12:39 PM, via SAnews

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...

Over 4.9m travellers facilitated during festive season operations

Yesterday at 12:11 PM, via SAnews

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...

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