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Government rolls out anti-gang strategy to curb organised crime

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile announced that the South African Police Service (SAPS) has created the National Anti-Gang Strategy, which aims to dismantle gang-related criminal networks through intelligence gathering, proactive policing, community engagement, and collaboration with stakeholders.

South Africa concludes a “very successful” State Visit to Switzerland

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Schloss Hauptwil, Switzerland – International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has described President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State Visit to Switzerland as “a resounding success” that deepened political, economic, and developmental ties between the two nations.

National Dialogue key to better municipal governance, Mashatile

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile has addressed several challenges facing municipalities, including corruption, financial mismanagement, and instability within coalitions, emphasising that the National Dialogue offers a significant opportunity to enhance governance.

Public comment sought on plans to develop South African carbon credit market

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The National Treasury has published the consultation paper titled Developing the South African Carbon Credit Market, outlining proposed reforms to modernise carbon credit infrastructure, clarify legal and financial regulations, and stimulate investment in South Africa’s low-carbon economy.

Eight killed in N3 crash involving minibus taxi and truck

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The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has dispatched road crash investigators to determine the exact cause of the accident that took the lives of eight people on the N3 in the early hours of Thursday morning.

DFFE takes firm action against a shark longline vessel

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The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has taken firm action against a shark longline vessel found to have breached permit conditions - reaffirming government’s commitment to protecting South Africa’s shark populations and restoring integrity in fisheries.