‘Armed Forces Day should honour troops, not R175m overspend’
President Cyril Ramaphosa will lay a wreath at the memorial wall for fallen heroes.
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President to officiate Armed Forces Day
President to officiate Armed Forces Day
President Cyril Ramaphosa will today officiate the annual Armed Forces Day, which will be held in Limpopo.He will officiate the commemoration in his capacity as the Commander-in-Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF).
“The President will commence the ceremony by laying a wreath at the Thohoyandou Memorial Site. He will...
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W Cape govt says FMD will not affect provincial food security
Foot-and-Mouth Disease is a viral disease that affects cloven-hoofed animals
Gauteng records highest contact crimes in 2025 third quarter
The statistics are for the period 1st October to 31st December 2025.
Steve Biko inquest adjourned to March
The postponement is to sort out legal representation for both persons of interest in the inquest.
Phala Phala trial postponed to March 13th
The trial involves three people accused of stealing 580 000 US dollars from Ramaphosa’s farm.
Reported rape cases decline in SA: SAPS
He announced this when he outlined the third-quarter crime statistics in Pretoria.
ConCourt rejects appeal over King Misuzulu recognition
This means that King Misuzulu is the rightful heir to the AmaZulu throne.
Lusikisiki mass shooting trial within a trial postponed to Monday
The six accused in the trial are facing multiple charges of murder and attempted murder.
EC govt sets asides R55 mln as response to foot and mouth disease
The funding has been allocated to Agriculture dept to immediately procure vaccines.
2025 strike barometer shows rise in labour action
A total of 117 strikes took place across the country.
Wildfire near Hessequa along Garden Route contained
The fire started earlier this week and ad been burning out of control at one stage.
SAPS committed to stabilising, reducing serious and violent crimes
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...
PSA Gauteng to protest steep GEMS contribution hikes
Thousands of people are expected to gather at the GEMS headquarters in Pretoria.
Police minister expresses concern on the increase of police murders
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
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...
Murder rate dropped by 8.7% between October, December last year
Thia has been revealed at the release of third quarter crime stats in Pretoria by Firoz Cachalia.
North West reports 138 FMD cases as vaccination rollout begins
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...
Discoloured water flowing out of taps in Seshego
The Polokwane Municipality says water quality tests and technical investigations are underway.
Major routes in Thohoyandou to be closed ahead of Armed Forces Day
Major routes in Thohoyandou to be closed as part of preparations for Armed Forces Day celebrations