SA faces teenage pregnancy crisis

South Africa is grappling with a growing crisis of adolescent and teenage pregnancy, with a significant number of these cases amounting to statutory rape.

“These are not merely pregnancies; many are violations. Many are statutory rapes. Many reflect our collective failure to protect childhood itself,” Deputy Minister of Women, Youth and Persons...

Newly trained officers to help ensure a safer festive season

Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili of the South African Police Service on Friday assured South Africans that with an additional 3 558 newly trained police officers on the ground,  SAPS will be working hard to ensure everyone is safe during the festive season.

“We have indeed entered a period of heightened police...

Ending organised crime must be a national priority

Acting Police Minister, Prof Firoz Cachalia, says tackling organised crime and its associated corruption, must be a national priority.

“We need focused, specialist capability based on closer collaboration between the police, prosecutors, financial regulators, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the private sector,”...

More than 90% of the country’s gang-related murders took place in the Western Cape between April and September.

Vaal Dam gates remain fully open as levels rise

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has announced that it will maintain the current status of keeping all 10 sluice gates open at the Vaal Dam. 

At Bloemhof Dam, an increase in release of 1 200 cubic meters per second (m³/s) has been activated through the radial gates, starting at 10 am, this morning.

According to the...

NTCSA welcomes awarding of Market Operator Licence

The National Transmission Company South Africa SOC Ltd (NTCSA) has received the Market Operator Licence which bring the country closer to establishing a competitive market for electricity provision.

“The NTCSA today received approval from NERSA of its Market Operator Licence application, marking an important step toward...

Forensic reports uncover arithmetical errors, unaccounted-for assets and absent oversight, probably resulting in the loss of tens of millions of rands for the university.

Government condemns Guinea-Bissau coup

The South African Government has condemned the unconstitutional military seizure of power in Guinea-Bissau.

The Presidency said that the timing of this action, which occurred during a crucial phase of the democratic electoral process, displays a significant disregard for the constitutional order and the will of the people of...

Basic Education marks conclusion of 2025 NSC exams

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) says the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations have officially reached their conclusion, with rewrite opportunities for selected subjects having taken place on Thursday. In a statement on Thursday, the DBE said provinces have reported high levels of stability, procedural...

Regulator takes steps to transform SA’s energy sector

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has taken major steps towards transforming the country’s electricity sector.During a media briefing on Thursday, the regulator announced that it has approved several key decisions that will pave the way for a competitive electricity market.“The decisions acknowledge the...