Intensified operations in Pretoria, C Town lead to multiple arrests
Police operations across Cape Town and Pretoria have led to multiple drug-related arrests
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KZN widow speaks out after husband dies in Russia dubious job deal
A Kranskop woman says her life is a nightmare after her husband died in Russia
Dobsonville community marches against GBV, demands justice
This after a prominent pastor allegedly raped a 13-year-old girl from the community.
44 motorists arrested in Tshwane’s weekend drunk driving crackdown
The operations were conducted in Sinoville, Atteridgeville, Winternest and Mamelodi.
Gauteng education system under pressure despite gains – MEC Maile
Gauteng education system under pressure despite gains – MEC Maile
Gauteng MEC for Education, Lebogang Maile, has outlined persistent challenges facing the province’s education system, including overcrowding, infrastructure backlogs, weak learning outcomes and teacher shortages.
Speaking in a media briefing on Sunday, the Gauteng Department of Education said while significant...
Deputy Minister Letsike arrives in New York for ECOSOC Youth Forum
Deputy Minister Letsike arrives in New York for ECOSOC Youth Forum
Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has arrived in New York to participate in the 2026 United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum.
In a statement on Sunday, the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities said the...
BMA intercepts over 4 000 travellers over Easter period
BMA says 3 1170 were people without proper documents to be in the country.
Illegal border crossings drop as enforcement intensifies
Illegal border crossings drop as enforcement intensifies
Enhanced border enforcement measures during the 2026 Easter period have led to a 24% decline in illegal crossings, according to the Border Management Authority (BMA).
Presenting the operational report during a media briefing on Sunday in Pretoria, Commissioner Michael Masiapato said 4 763 travellers were intercepted while...
Travel surges by 21% during Easter peak period
Travel surges by 21% during Easter peak period
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has recorded a significant increase in cross-border travel during the 2026 Easter period, with more than 1.2 million travellers passing through South Africa’s ports of entry.
Speaking during a media briefing in Pretoria on Sunday, BMA Commissioner Michael Masiapato said a total of 1 278 344...
Northern Cape eyes renewable energy to boost economy
The statement comes on the eve of the provincial government’s inaugural investment conference.
South Africa reflects on 30 years of the TRC
In 1966, the United Nations General Assembly declared apartheid a crime against humanity.
LIVE: Gauteng Education MEC briefs media on the state of education
The briefing comes amid ongoing concerns around overcrowded classrooms and infrastructure backlogs.
LIVE: BMA briefs media on movement statistics and interceptions
The update is expected to cover traveller volumes, trends across land, sea and air borders.
Nine held for illegal harvesting attempt of marine resources in Robben Island
Nine held for illegal harvesting attempt of marine resources in Robben Island
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Minister, Willie Aucamp, has commended the arrest of nine suspects who allegedly attempted to illegally harvest marine resources within the Robben Island Marine Protected Area.
In a statement on Saturday, the Minister confirmed that the...
Western Cape receives additional 50 000 FMD vaccine doses
Western Cape receives additional 50 000 FMD vaccine doses
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, together with the MEC of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the arrival of an additional 50 000 Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine doses in the province.
In a joint statement on Sunday, Premier Winde said the province’s efforts to combat FMD...
BMA Commissioner to brief media on Easter cross-border movement
BMA has intensified operations to curb illegal crossings, contraband smuggling and human trafficking
Intercepted Free State bus sent for testing in Bloemfontein
The bus in the latest interception was carrying 55 passengers.
Third foreign national bus intercepted in Free State this month
The bus had 29 undocumented individuals, including 7 minors and 26 passengers were documented.
9 officers arrested following IPID probe into Bultfontein massacre
A shooting incident in the Free State has left 3 family members dead including 1 police officer
South African Minister Urges BRICS Youth to Shape AI Governance and Challenge Digital Inequality
South Africa’s Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has challenged young people across BRICS nations to take the lead in setting global standards for artificial intelligence governance, warning that the technology risks deepening inequality rather than advancing equity if left ungoverned by diverse voices. Delivering the keynote address at the fourth […]
African Media Embraces AI Tools but Lacks Strategies, Expertise and Regulation to Support Them, Survey Finds
A new survey of African media organizations reveals a striking paradox: while generative AI has been adopted universally among respondents, the formal strategies, in-house expertise and regulatory frameworks needed to govern its use are largely absent. The AI and Transformation of Media — Africa Readiness Survey 2026, released by Broadcast Media Africa, captured perspectives from […]