NATJOINTS, Madlanga Commission discuss safety of witnesses

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) on Saturday met with officials of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry following the killing of Marius van der Merwe.

Van der Merwe, who was killed on Friday, 5 December, recently testified before the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality,...

Forum highlights critical water, sanitation universal challenges

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo is leading South Africa’s delegation to the 10th International Water Regulators’ Forum (IWRF) in Bangkok, Thailand.

The forum started on Saturday, 6 December and will conclude on Friday, 12 December.

Seitlholo’s participation in the IWRF comes at a pivotal moment for...

BMA rolls out festive season plan with drones, body cams and new cross-border partnerships

Border Management Authority (BMA) Commissioner Dr Micheal Masiapato has unveiled an expanded Festive Season Operational Plan that will see the deployment of advanced surveillance technology and strengthened regional coordination to manage the holiday travel surge.

Briefing the media in...

BMA gears up for bumper festive season

Border Management Authority (BMA) Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato says South Africa is facing one of its busiest travel periods in recent years, with traveller movements increasing sharply and enforcement operations yielding thousands of interceptions.

Briefing the media on festive season law enforcement plans for 2025/26, Masiapato said BMA...

Kubayi unveils wide-ranging reforms to strengthen justice system

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has outlined measures aimed at modernising technology systems and tightening accountability across the justice sector.

At a briefing on Saturday, the Minister said the seventh administration remains committed to building “a modern, transparent and...