Police record major successes in fight against crime

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has scored big wins in the fight against crime, focusing strongly on taking illegal guns and ammunition out of circulation.

During the nationwide Operation Shanela II, police arrested 14 589 suspects for crimes including murder, rape, sexual assault, robberies, drug offences and illegal...

Relief for consumers as fuel prices decrease

Petrol and diesel prices will drop between 50c and 65c from this Wednesday, the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has announced.

Paraffin will also decrease, while LP Gas consumers will see increases.

The following price adjustments will apply from Wednesday:

Petrol 93 (ULP and LRP): 65c decrease.Petrol 95 (ULP and...

GPAA CEO disciplinary hearing commences

A disciplinary hearing into the conduct of Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA) Chief Executive Officer Kedibone Madiehe has commenced today.

Madiehe was placed on precautionary suspension in August following allegations of what the finance department described at the time as “serious misconduct concerning high-value procurement...

Chikunga warns youth against substance abuse

The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has warned young people against substance abuse, cautioning that it threatens their health, safety, education and long-term contribution to South Africa’s socio-economic development.

Chikunga said substance abuse remains one of...

‘Risk assessment’ informed Bester, Matlala transfers – Thobakgale

The transfers of suspected criminal mastermind, Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala and convicted rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester, to the super maximum eBongweni Correctional Centre in Kokstad, were done in line with security assessments.

This according to Correctional Services National Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale.

The...

President Ramaphosa mourns passing of struggle veteran Leon Levy

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of Leon Levy, who was the last surviving signatory of the Freedom Charter and Accused No 4 in the 1956 Treason Trial. 

Levy passed away in Cape Town at the age of 96.

The President conveyed his condolences to the family and friends of Levy, who...

President Ramaphosa to address Innovative Building Technologies Summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday deliver a keynote address at the Innovative Building Technologies (IBTs) Summit, taking place at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg.

The two-day summit brings together government, the building and construction industry, academia, investors and civil society to advance...

DCS disciplines officials over 2025 Pollsmoor, Oudtshoorn prison incidents

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is expected to institute disciplinary proceedings against senior managers and officials implicated in several – but unrelated – incidents at correctional facilities.

This was announced by DCS National Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale during a media briefing in...

Correctional Services festive operations crackdown yields results

Department of Correctional Services (DCS) officials conducted 5 592 search operations at correctional centres nationwide during the festive season– yielding the seizure of some 8 063 cellphones and R102 726.07 in cash.

This according to DCS National Commissioner, Makgothi Thobakgale, who briefed the media on the...

Over 700 suspects arrested in N Cape

Police in the Northern Cape have arrested 722 suspects in the past week through Operation Shanela 2, in conjunction with Safer Festive Season operations.

The weekly operation, led by senior managers in the province at district and station level, included vehicle check points (VCPs), roadblocks, stop and searches, foot and vehicle patrols, tracing...

Eskom progress continues

Eskom’s recovery continues to yield results as the power utility records some 260 days without the implementation of load shedding.

The sustained progress stems from implementation of the Generation Recovery Plan, government’s Energy Action Plan and the improvement in the Energy Availability Factor (EAF).“Together, these developments are enhancing...

South African stocks tumbled the most since March 2020, falling along with precious metals that are extending losses.

Communities important to wetland conservation

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Narend Singh, in partnership with the City of Cape Town, is today marking World Wetlands Day at the Rondevlei section of the False Bay Nature Reserve — one of South Africa’s internationally recognised RAMSAR sites.

The commemoration is taking place under the global theme:...

Cancer preventative HPV vaccination campaign kicks off in schools

The Department of Health will today kick off its 2026 Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination drive.

The drive is aimed at vaccinating girls aged 9 years and older to protect them from developing cervical cancer later in life.

“South Africa continues to record a high number of cases of cervical cancer and related...

Let us all work together to create a safe and supportive environment for our learners

By Terence Khala As the first school term of 2026 begins, there is a deeper responsibility that cannot be overlooked which is to deal with the safety and well-being of our children. Children are our future leaders, and they must always be protected, whether on and off the school grounds, be it on...