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Condolences after runner dies during Slave Route Challenge

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The City of Cape Town and race organisers have expressed their heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the runner who tragically passed away during the Slave Route Challenge held on Sunday, 1 June 2025.

Justice committee welcomes sentencing in Joshlin Smith case

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Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, Xola Nqola, has commended the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for securing life sentences for all three accused in the human trafficking case of six-year-old Joshlin Smith.

Minister welcomes Constitutional Court’s decision on Leadership Act

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Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has welcomed the Constitutional Court’s ruling to extend the validity of the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act (TKLA) for an additional two years, allowing more time to finalise replacement legislation.

New beginning for Matjiesfontein community

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Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo has commended the Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS) efforts to restore dignified sanitation to the community of Matjiesfontein under the Laingsburg Local Municipality in the Western Cape.