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President Ramaphosa unveils Mandela and Tambo statues in eThekwini
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the unveiling of the 10-meter-tall statues of struggle icons Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo in eThekwini as a powerful affirmation of South Africa’s democratic journey and a call to active citizenship.
Former African National Congress (ANC) Leader Oliver Tambo’s statue was...
Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya says contractors at site are registered with compensation bodies locally
Rights-based approach amid national water challenges
The Department of Water and Sanitation has reaffirmed that access to sufficient, safe and reliable water is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone for advancing dignity, gender equality and social justice.
The department’s remarks come as South Africa marks National Water Month in March, which coincides with Human Rights...
DWS rolls out nationwide activities to mark National Water Month
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has announced a series of nationwide activities in March to highlight government’s response to water security challenges, infrastructure maintenance and investment, as South Africa observes National Water Month.
Commemorated annually from 1 – 31 March, National Water Month...
Department’s interventions restore governance and trust in SETAs
Interventions implemented by the Higher Education and Training Department six months ago have restored governance and trust in three Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs), Minister Buti Manamela said on Tuesday.
Addressing the media on progress made by administrators appointed to stabilise three SETAs, the...
Hawks spokesperson Katlego Mogale says one rifle, a pistol and explosives were recovered
Tebello Mosikili is giving evidence at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee
Pretoria Magistrates court postponed the e-hailing murder case to June for further investigation.
IPID head acting period extended
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has extended the acting period of the Executive Director of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), Dr Hlengani Bila, until the vacancy is filled.
“This extension, also supported by the Portfolio Committee on Police, is intended to ensure continued stability and effective leadership within the...
The death toll in the building collapse in Ormonde, south of Johannesburg has risen to nine.
Seven arrested for planning to bomb ATM in Klerksdorp
Seven suspects, between the ages of 30 and 58 years, were arrested for allegedly planning to bomb an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in the city centre in Klerksdorp, North West, on Tuesday.
They were arrested after the Hawks’ Tactical Operations Management Section received a tip-off about the plan to bomb an ATM.
“The members...
Former ANC leaders Oliver Tambo and Nelson Mandela’s statues cost R 22 million.
Deadly Ormonde building collapse: ‘Structure was not sound’
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero says the building in Ormonde, where nine people have reportedly died after it collapsed, is a result of the building not being structurally sound.
“Our teams are on the ground establishing the damage and, of course, trying to ascertain the cause. For now, [we believe] it is as a result of a...
Ministry of Police sets record straight on Phala Phala matter
The Ministry of Police says it has noted various articles circulating online and in the media regarding the declassification of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) report into the Phala Phala matter.
This information originated from a written Parliamentary response provided by the Acting Police...
The bail application of Bellarmine Mugabe and his co accused has been postponed to Thursday
The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg dismissed William Gobizizwe Mbothwe’s appeal against his 18-year sentence for brutally murdering his wife, Nokuthula, at their Kwandengezi home.
SA citizens urged to consider land exits as Israel security crisis deepens
South Africa has issued an urgent security advisory to its citizens in Israel, warning that the deteriorating security situation poses serious risks.
Government has urged South Africans to prioritise their safety and assess their circumstances without delay.
In an advisory issued on Monday by the Department...
SA urges citizens across Middle East to register with embassies
South Africa has called on all its citizens currently in the Middle East to urgently contact the relevant South African embassies accredited to their countries of residence to ensure that they are registered, and that their whereabouts are known to officials amid heightened regional tensions.
In an advisory issued on...
President Ramaphosa mourns lives lost in Ormonde building collapse
President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his deep condolences to the families of the people who died when a building collapsed in Ormonde, Johannesburg, on Monday.
In a statement, The Presidency said the President’s thoughts also go out to survivors, some of whom were still trapped in the rubble of the business park...
Operation Shanela nets over 16 000 suspects
The South African Police Service (SAPS), through Operation Shanela, has nabbed 16 542 suspects for various crimes between 23 February and 1 March.
Among those arrested were 2 393 wanted criminals across multiple provinces linked to murder, attempted murder, rape, assault grievous bodily harm (GBH), carjacking, illegal possession of...
RTMC raises alarm over private scholar transport operators
A high number of private scholar transport operators continue to exhibit an intractable attitude and unwillingness to comply with passenger regulation, despite high-profile fatal crashes and intensified law enforcement.
This is according to the Road Traffic Management Corporation’s (RTMC) observations, which are supported...