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Police closing in on suspect in Khethamabala Sithole case

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The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, says he is confident that the team assigned to investigate the murder of IFP Member of Parliament (MP) Khethamabala Sithole will soon register a breakthrough.

Tackling GBV is a national priority

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Putting a stop to gender-based violence and femicide is a national priority with maximum resources being deployed to investigate such cases and to track down the perpetrators, Police Deputy Minister, Dr Polly Boshielo, said.

Ministers Lamola and Tau lead SA delegation at 2025 OECD Meeting in Paris

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The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola and the Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition Parks Tau arrived in Paris on Monday to lead South Africa’s delegation at the 2025 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting.

SARS tax filing season to open in July

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Tax filing season is around the corner and South Africans are expected to square up their affairs with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) from 7 July to 20 October 2025.

SA moves to strengthen tobacco control 

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Through the proposed Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, South Africa is actively working to combat tobacco use, including e-cigarettes and hookahs which are also known as “hubbly bubblies.”

Presidential Youth Employment Intervention makes progress 

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Over 4.78 million young people are now registered on the National Pathway Management Network, with more than 1.67 million earning opportunities secured to date through the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI), Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli said.

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.