Police operations nab 67 suspects 

Western Cape police have arrested 67 suspects wanted for murder and attempted murder as part of continued efforts to fight crime.In a statement on Sunday, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Western Cape said crime prevention operations led to the confiscation of 24 firearms with a total of 371 rounds of ammunition which included an AK47...

Sibaya precinct set to transform KwaZulu-Natal investment landscape 

The Sibaya Coastal Precinct is set to be a game-changer for investment and job creation in KwaZulu-Natal.The landmark R6 billion development is situated on the North Coast of the province. The precinct is expected to serve as a blueprint for future coastal developments, embodying a bold vision of progress,...

KwaZulu-Natal tackles illegal employment practices

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has issued a stern warning to employers who flout labour laws.Ntuli sent the warning during an inspection at a truck depot near Durban Station, as part of a targeted provincial intervention aimed at enforcing labour laws.Ntuli led an unannounced inspection following mounting complaints from...

Deputy Minister pays tribute to journalist Aserie Ndlovu

The passing of Aserie Ndlovu has robbed South Africa of an icon who still had much to offer and contribute, Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong said on Saturday.“The passing of Mr Ndlovu has robbed our nation of an icon, who still had so much to offer and contribute. Primarily, as government, we are saddened not...

The fatal shooting of Walter Sisulu University Deputy Vice-Chancellor Sinethemba Mpambane appears to be a hit rather than a robbery, national police commissioner General Fannie Masemola revealed on Friday.

What started as a typical workday for Keryn Joffe, a 28-year-old certified fraud examiner and criminologist, turned into an alarming ordeal in Sandown, Johannesburg, on Wednesday.

The Walter Sisulu University employee who died in a hail of bullets in Mthatha on Thursday night has been identified as Sinethemba Mpambane, who was a deputy vice-chancellor for institutional support and development.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the judiciary’s lack of independence from government has been an “anomaly of our constitutional architecture” and was deeply unfair – before announcing that this will soon be corrected.

After hours of searching, and in the middle of the night, two researchers spotted a reptile, they had been airlifted to a remote part of the Blyde River Canyon to find – three decades after it was last recorded.

SAPS intensifies efforts in the fight against GBVF

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is continuing to intensify its efforts in the fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).Over the past week, a total of 201 suspects were arrested for rape in police operations across the country. Of the arrests, 56 were wanted individuals tracked down in various...

President Ramaphosa calls for dialogue amid escalating Israel-Iran tensions

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for dialogue between Israel and Iran, warning that continued conflict will only lead to further devastation and economic fallout across the globe.

Speaking to members of the media on the sidelines of the 30-year anniversary celebration of the Constitutional Court on...

President reaffirms commitment to judicial independence

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed government’s commitment to judicial independence, assuring the nation that funding for the judiciary will be made available despite South Africa’s tightening fiscal environment. Speaking to the media at the 30-year anniversary celebrations of the Constitutional Court in...

Constitutional Court a beacon of justice and national unity

President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised the Constitutional Court for its critical role in deepening democracy, advancing human rights, and promoting national cohesion and reconciliation over the past three decades.

Speaking at a special event marking the 30-year anniversary of the court’s establishment on Friday in...

Higher Education hosts youth outreach in Mpumalanga

The Department of Higher Education and Training has successfully held a Youth Month Community Outreach Programme at Ehlanzeni Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College, supporting students and local youth in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga.

The week’s programme, held in partnership with the National Student Financial...

Western Cape works around the clock to deal with extortion, says Premier

Extortion hinders economic growth and job creation, posing daily threats to residents’ safety and livelihoods. It robs people of opportunities and their dignity. 

This is according to Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, who was speaking during his regular digital conference on safety, where he hosted Hubert...

RTMC welcomes sentence imposed on Limpopo vehicle testing official

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has welcomed the jail sentence imposed on a vehicle testing official from a privately owned testing station in Limpopo.This as the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Thursday sentenced Kabelo Chilenge (37) to six years direct imprisonment for fraudulently issuing a...

Nyhontso calls for bold action to reverse Native Land Act legacy

Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Mzwanele Nyhontso, has called for bold and decisive steps to reverse the legacy of the Native Land Act of 1913.

Reflecting on the 112th anniversary of the enactment of the Natives Land Act of 1913 in South Africa, which came into effect on June 19, 1913 (Act No. 27 of 1913),...

Phase 2 of transport programme for job seekers launches in Western Cape

The Western Cape Government has initiated Phase 2 of the “Getting You to Work” Jobseeker Travel Voucher Programme, which aims to address one of the biggest barriers faced by unemployed residents, which is the cost of transport. 

The provincial government launched the initiative at the Mitchells Plain Town Centre...

In Mozambique, the health system is overwhelmingly built on US money. When the Trump administration instantly pulled much of this funding without warning, disease and death spread. Spotlight and GroundUp visited one of the worst affected regions to describe the human toll.

After nearly a decade of pain, uncertainty and being turned away, a 9-year-old KwaZulu-Natal boy has finally undergone a critical operation for a rare condition known as cystic hygroma.

There is no greater symbol of South Africa’s state capture than the opulent Saxonwold compound where the Gupta brothers summoned Cabinet ministers. It is at this lavish property adorned with crystal chandeliers, marble elephants, and fleets of luxury cars, where several people implicated in the state capture project, including then-president Jacob Zuma, were often found.