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Killing of police officers "attack on state"

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National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has condemned the recent killings of South African Police Service (SAPS) members, warning that it is not only an assault on the Justice and Crime Prevention Security Cluster, but a direct attack on the authority of the rule of law and the state.

Motsoaledi steps in to address N Cape health service challenges

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Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has visited the Northern Cape following the release of Health Ombud report on the treatment, complications, and deaths of psychiatric patients at the Northern Cape Mental Hospital (NCMHH) and the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital (RMSH).

President Ramaphosa launches Zuikerbosch water purification plant

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Against the backdrop of towering filtration tanks and the steady hum of advanced purification machinery, President Cyril Ramaphosa today officially launched the new System 5A Water Purification Plant at Rand Water’s Zuikerbosch Station in Vereeniging, Gauteng.

Communities encouraged to fight scourge of GBV 

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Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mamoloko Kubayi has called on communities to make use of avenues like police stations and magistrates’ courts to deal with gender-based violence in their communities.

Moves to ensure safety of traditional leaders 

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The South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Department of Traditional Affairs are diligently working to find alternative ways to protect traditional and Khoi-San leaders, Deputy President Paul Mashatile said on Friday.

Creecy announces interim RAF board appointment

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The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, has announced the appointment of an Interim Board for the Road Accident Fund (RAF) for a period of six months, or until a new board is appointed or whichever comes first.

W Cape invests over R7m to strengthen local disaster response

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In a significant step towards enhancing disaster response and firefighting capabilities at the local level, the Western Cape Government officially handed over firefighting vehicles, essential equipment and a financial grant to the Overberg District Municipality.