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Body of suspected poacher found at Kruger National Park 

14 July at 09:21 AM, via SAnews

Body of suspected poacher found at Kruger National Park 

The body of an alleged poacher was found in the Kruger National Park, said Mpumalanga police.“The body of an alleged poacher was found in the Kruger National Park on 12 July 2025 at about 8:30 am and it is suspected that he could have been shot during a shootout with Field Rangers the previous night, 11 July [Thursday] 2025...

Parliamentary committees welcome inquiry into Mkhwanazi allegations

14 July at 08:35 AM, via SAnews

Parliamentary committees welcome inquiry into Mkhwanazi allegations

The chairpersons of Parliament’s Justice and Police committees have welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of a judicial commission of inquiry to probe allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.

The provincial commissioner made several allegations...

Condolences on passing of former Nigeria President Buhari

14 July at 08:15 AM, via SAnews

Condolences on passing of former Nigeria President Buhari

President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his condolences to the government and nation of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, following the passing of the West African nation’s former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Buhari passed away at a London clinic at the age of 82.

“As South Africa, we stand with the nation of Nigeria in your...

Mkhwanazi allegations: What the judicial commission of inquiry will probe

13 July at 20:55 PM, via SAnews

Mkhwanazi allegations: What the judicial commission of inquiry will probe

President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined the scope of a judicial commission of inquiry that will focus on investigating “allegations relating to the infiltration of law enforcement, intelligence and associated institutions within the criminal justice system by criminal syndicates”.

The commission will be chaired...

Police Minister Mchunu placed on leave of absence

13 July at 20:50 PM, via SAnews

Police Minister Mchunu placed on leave of absence

President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on leave of absence with immediate effect.

The President has also announced a judicial commission of inquiry – led by Acting Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga – into the allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla...

ACSA, RTMC top officials placed on precautionary suspension

13 July at 11:34 AM, via SAnews

ACSA, RTMC top officials placed on precautionary suspension

The Department of Transport has confirmed the precautionary suspension of Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) Chief Executive Officer, Advocate Makhosini Msibi.

The precautionary suspension came into effect at the beginning of July.

“The Deputy Minister of Transport, Mr Mkhuleko Hlengwa, as the delegated...

Deputy President undertakes strategic working visit to China

13 July at 10:46 AM, via SAnews

Deputy President undertakes strategic working visit to China

Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to embark on a Working Visit to the People’s Republic of China from tomorrow (Monday).

He will be accompanied by Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Thandi Moraka; Minister of Small Business Development, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams; Tourism Minister Patricia...

SASSA to outline social grants review process

13 July at 10:16 AM, via SAnews

SASSA to outline social grants review process

South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Themba Matlou, is on Monday expected to brief the media on the social grants review process currently being undertaken by the agency.

According to SASSA, the review is focussed on targeted beneficiaries suspected of having “additional sources of income that was...

SIU R67 million recovery order crucial step in “rooting out” corruption

13 July at 10:01 AM, via SAnews

SIU R67 million recovery order crucial step in “rooting out” corruption

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has welcomed the R67 million recovery order obtained by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) against a plumbing contractor associated with the department.

Last week, the corruption busting unit said it had obtained an order from the Special...

Agriculture lifts Brazilian live poultry and poultry products restrictions

13 July at 09:23 AM, via SAnews

Agriculture lifts Brazilian live poultry and poultry products restrictions

Import restrictions on live poultry and poultry products from Brazil have been lifted.

This after what the Department of Agriculture describes as “extensive engagements” between South African and Brazilian veterinary authorities.

“This follows the confirmation that the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian...

Power system remains stable

13 July at 08:56 AM, via SAnews

Power system remains stable

Eskom has assured South Africans that the power system remains stable, with unplanned outages at generating units “currently within acceptable levels”.

In a statement, the State-owned power utility said the system “continues to show resilience” during the winter months.

“While occasional system constraints do arise, they are effectively managed, with...

Hamba Kahle ‘man of the people’: Former Deputy President Mabuza laid to rest

12 July at 13:42 PM, via SAnews

Hamba Kahle ‘man of the people’: Former Deputy President Mabuza laid to rest

Beneath an unseasonably warm winter sun, the rolling hills of Mpumalanga stood as silent witness as South Africa bid a final farewell to former Deputy President David ‘DD’ Mabuza on Saturday.

The former Deputy President passed away last week at the age of 64, following a short illness. He was buried at a...

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