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Shanela nets more than 900 suspects over the weekend

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The Gauteng multidisciplinary integrated teams of Operation Shanela conducted successful high-density operations over the weekend that resulted in the arrest of more than 900 suspects for various offences.

Concern raised on police officers facing criminal charges

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The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has expressed concern about the disclosure that at least 97 members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) have been accused of sexual violence or rape nationally.

Aucamp directs finalisation of small-scale fishers appeals

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The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has noted the concerns of small-scale fishers on the finalisation of appeals concerning decisions issued by the delegated authority on the allocation of the Total Applied Effort (TAE) in the Traditional Linefish sector.

FMD vaccine signals a turning point for SA agriculture

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The Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has described the arrival of the first batch of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines as a victory for the country’s agricultural sector and a major step towards reopening global red meat markets.

President Ramaphosa appoints Agriculture and Land envoy

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Wandile Sihlobo as Presidential Envoy on Agriculture and Land, reinforcing government’s focus on accelerating growth and addressing structural challenges in the sector.

Concern over increase in police murders

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Acting Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia says he is deeply concerned about the notable increase in the murder of police officials.

SANRAL urged to fix dangerous N1 Makhado curve for safety

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Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa have directed the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) to find a road engineering solution to the persistent rise in the number of road crashes on the road curve just after Makhado, involving buses and trucks.

SANRAL increases toll tariffs

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The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced an adjustment to the toll tariffs effective from 01 March 2026.