Eastern Cape govt launches winter initiation season
The deaths of young boys during traditional initiations remain a problem.
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SASSA distances itself from grant deduction scam
SASSA distances itself from scam involving funeral policy deductions from pensioners’ grants…
SAPS Gauteng Commissioner to visit scene of deadly Cleveland incident
SAPS Gauteng Commissioner to visit scene of deadly Cleveland incident
Gauteng South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, will today visit the scene of a crime where 12 people were killed in Cleveland.The provincial Commissioner’s visit on Wednesday follows the deadly shooting, which also left several others injured at Jumpers...
Manhunt launched after 12 killed, 9 injured in Cleveland shooting
Police launched manhunt for suspects following mass shooting at the Jumpers Informal Settlement…
SARS and Hawks seize cocaine at Durban Harbour
SARS and the Hawks have seized 30 bricks of cocaine aboard a vessel at the Port of Durban…
NTEU lays criminal complaint against suspended Fort Hare VC Buhlungu
Professor Buhlungu was placed on precautionary suspension following a forensic report.
Cocaine bust under spotlight as Witness I returns to Commission
The 750 kg of cocaine was discovered in Aeroton, Johannesburg in 2021.
KZN Health to start distributing Lenacapavir drug to 94 clinics
Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane says national government has identified clinics in seven districts.
Labour Department targets employers of undocumented migrants
Labour Department says that undocumented migrants are often exploited by employers
Concerns raised over suicide rate among men in SA
Suicide rates among men remain significantly higher than those among women in South Africa.
Judge warns accused 4 in Modack case over courtroom conduct
The Western Cape High court has criticised an accused in the Modack trial for disruptive behaviour
King Misuzulu calls for calm amid immigration tensions
AmaZulu King MisuZulu kaZwelithini has called for calm amid tensions over immigration.
Traditional leaders mourn King Makhosoke II death
CONTRALESA and traditional leaders have paid tribute to king Makhosoke
Family shocked after siblings die due to alleged poisoning by mother
The mother will appear at the Tshilwavhusiku Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
SIU granted order to freeze R2.7m eThekwini property in UIF probe
SIU has been granted a preservation order to freeze property worth R2.7 million in eThekwini
Knysna residents get new clinic
The facility replaces the old clinic, which served around 30 000 patients a year.
OR Tambo District says infrastructure sabotage slows service delivery
The mayor says vandalism of infrastructure is slowing down service delivery efforts.
Bishops Council urges that border management be strengthened
Government to urgently strengthen border management and enforce immigration laws.
Rationalisation of the courts a move to secure access for all
Rationalisation of the courts a move to secure access for all
Government is moving to improve access to justice for all with the implementation of the rationalisation of the courts.
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi briefed the media on Tuesday on the department’s plans to ensure that the courts better serve communities.
“An independent judiciary and...
PRASA praised for level crossing safety improvements
PRASA has improved level crossing safety in recent years
SAPS suspends additional five senior police officers
SAPS suspends additional five senior police officers
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the suspension of five additional senior officers in relation to matters arising from the Medicare 24 tender.
“Internal departmental processes are underway, and in the interest of preserving the integrity of these processes, the SAPS will not provide further comment at this...