In its 2024 Annual Report, the Insurance Crime Bureau (ICB) warned that fraud and organised crime costs South African insurers up billions if not actively disrupted. The actual true cost of fraud echoed by the ICB extends far beyond financial losses, it impacts operational efficiency, drives up premiums and erodes the trust that underpins the […]
Over 1 300 cattle in Lusikisiki vaccinated against FMD
More than 1 300 cattle in the Eastern Cape’s Ngobozana Administrative area in Lusikisiki, have been vaccinated against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) as efforts to contain the spread of the disease continue.The vaccination drive, conducted on Friday, forms part of a broader provincial campaign that has seen over 302 000 cattle...
Restoring border integrity through technology, innovation and legislation
By Andrea Naicker South Africa’s duty to protect its citizens, uphold the rule of law, and safeguard the integrity of its borders is not only a constitutional duty, but also a moral imperative. In recent years, government has tackled this responsibility with resolve, innovation and measurable progress....
Deputy Minister praises power of music at Masicule 2026
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli has praised the unifying and transformative power of music during her address at Masicule 2026, an annual choral event.
Speaking at what she described as her first Masicule event, Mhlauli said she was delighted to attend and expected to leave “moved, inspired, and uplifted”.
Chikunga calls for intensified action to tackle youth unemployment
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has called for intensified and coordinated efforts across all sectors of society to tackle South Africa’s persistent youth unemployment challenge.
Chikunga said that as the country advances its development and...
Over 1000 suspects across the various parts of Gauteng were nabbed in Operation Shanela II operations this past weekend, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said on Monday.Conducted from 17-19 April, the operation resulted in the arrest of 1031 suspects for various crimes.
The arrests were made across all five districts in the...