SAPS committed to stabilising, reducing serious and violent crimes

The National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola says the management of the South African Police Service (SAPS) remains steadfast in their commitment to stabilising and reducing serious and violent crime across the country.

“While numbers remain high, it is quite encouraging that we are noting a reduction...

Police minister expresses concern on the increase of police murders

Acting Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia says he is deeply concerned about the notable increase in the murder of police officials.

“Almost 80% of the 23 police officials who lost their lives were off duty,” he said on Friday at the release of the Third Quarterly Crime Statistics in Pretoria.

Cachalia said...

Concern over increase in police murders

Acting Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia says he is deeply concerned about the notable increase in the murder of police officials.

“Almost 80% of the 23 police officials who lost their lives were off duty,” he said on Friday at the release of the Third Quarterly Crime Statistics in Pretoria.

Cachalia said this was an issue he would ask...

North West reports 138 FMD cases as vaccination rollout begins

The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is intensifying efforts to contain the spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) across the province, with 138 confirmed cases recorded as of 19 February 2026.Providing an update on Friday, North West Agriculture and Rural Development MEC Madoda Sambatha said...

SANRAL urged to fix dangerous N1 Makhado curve for safety

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa have directed the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) to find a road engineering solution to the persistent rise in the number of road crashes on the road curve just after Makhado, involving buses and trucks.   

This directive follows...

SANRAL increases toll tariffs

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced an adjustment to the toll tariffs effective from 01 March 2026.“The annual toll tariffs will increase by 3.12%, as published in the Government Gazette of 5 February 2026. This rate is less than last year’s 4.85% adjustment,” the road agency said.The tariffs are adjusted...

Transnet issues RQF for Richards Bay Dry Bulk Terminal private partner

Transnet has issued a Request for Qualification (RFQ) to commence the selection process for a partner in the Private Sector Participation (PSP) project at the Richards Bay Dry Bulk Terminal (RBDBT).

“The issuance of the RFQ marks an important milestone in Transnet’s Reinvent for Growth Strategy and signals...

10-megalitre reservoir to alleviate Joburg water challenges

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says three developers are working with Joburg Water to build a 10-megalitre reservoir as part of targeted interventions to address water supply challenges.

In recent weeks, Gauteng residents and businesses experienced intermittent water supply disruptions due to a combination of ageing...

SAPS welcomes 13 new Special Task Force members

National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, has welcomed 13 Special Task Force (STF) members into the ranks of the organisation’s elite tactical unit.  

The STF unit deals with high-risk operations that fall beyond the scope of general policing, which requires specialised skills.

Speaking at the Special Task Force Badge...

Energy transition a matter of survival – President Ramaphosa

The climate transition is not only a developmental goal for South Africa, but a matter of survival for humanity and the globe.

This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who chaired the virtual inaugural meeting of the newly elected Presidential Climate Commission on Friday.

“Climate change is an existential threat...