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...

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

Compulsory gender-based analysis training for public servants

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has introduced a compulsory Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) online training course aimed at strengthening gender-responsive, youth-responsive, and disability-inclusive planning, budgeting and service delivery across government.

The GBA+ online course...

Teen arrested for possession of explosives

Members of the National Intervention Unit (NIU) and Gauteng Crime Intelligence have arrested a 16-year-old in Roodepoort this week for possession and distribution of explosives.

The team operationalised intelligence-led information on suspects selling explosives in and around Motlhakeng.

Information reportedly led the team to an identified...

SAPS destroys over 13 000 firearms

In an effort to remove illegal firearms from circulation, the South African Police Service (SAPS) destroyed a total of 13 859 firearms during its second firearm destruction process for the 2025/26 financial year. 

This brings the total number of firearms destroyed over the past seven years to 305 934.

The District Commissioner of Sedibeng in...

SAPS to welcome new members of the Special Task Force

The South African Police Service (SAPS) will today welcome 13 Special Task Force (STF) Operators to join 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.

The National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Fannie...

Manamela appoints administrator to stabilise College of Cape Town

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has appointed Dr Robert Nkuna as Administrator of the College of Cape Town following findings of serious governance and financial failures at the institution.

The appointment, made in terms of Section 46 of the Continuing Education and Training Act, 2006, takes...