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Acting Police Minister to visit Reiger Park

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The Acting Minister of Police, Firoz Cachalia, together with the Premier of Gauteng, Panyaza Lesufi and the Acting National Commissioner, Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, will today visit the scene in Reiger Park, Ekurhuleni, where two civilian women and two members of the Anti-Gang Unit tragically lost their lives.

Women’s Month: forensic social worker aids fight against crime

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As South Africa commemorates Women’s Day today, the South African Police Service (SAPS) is shining the spotlight on Captain Karin Botha, a forensic social worker who played a role in the sentencing of three human traffickers to four life terms in prison earlier this year.

Government urges nation to support Banyana Banyana

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With Banyana Banyana set to take on Morocco in the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarterfinal match tonight, government is calling on all South Africans to continue supporting the senior women's national team.

Call to vote in upcoming Local Government Elections

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While urging eligible South Africans to cast their vote in the upcoming Local Government Elections, the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has also called on voters to ensure peaceful, credible, free, and fair municipal elections.

North West farmer becomes a thriving beekeeper

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A chance encounter with a German tourist in a restaurant in Vilakazi Street, Soweto, has transformed North West farmer Mems Ramaila's curiosity about beekeeping into a thriving agribusiness.

Public called to support young Mpumalanga water innovator in Sweden

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The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has called on South Africans to rally behind 17-year-old Sinenhlanhla Sikhulile Nkosi, as he prepares to represent the country at the prestigious Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP) in Sweden later this month.

NATJOINTS assures security readiness for 46th SADC Summit

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The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has assured that comprehensive security arrangements are in place for the 46th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit, which will take place in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal from 16 to 17 August.

Government investment in community media continues

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Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, has welcomed the upgrading of broadcasting facilities at Star FM 102.9, saying it is a reflection of government’s commitment to strengthen community media.

Electoral Commission publishes Election Timetable

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The Electoral Commission has welcomed the proclamation of 4 November 2026 as the election date for the 2026 Local Government Elections by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa.