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Operation Shanela II nets over 1 000 suspects in North West

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Operation Shanela II – the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) high density safer festive season operation - continues to ensure suspected and wanted criminals are taken off the streets in the North West.

SIU returns R1.7bn to the NSFAS purse

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it has returned R1.7 billion to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme purse, which will be allocated to students' needs at institutions of higher education.

Government-Business Partnership enters Phase Three

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Government and business have committed to placing inclusive growth, job creation and confidence at the centre of Phase Three of the Government-Business Partnership.

Eskom contract worker sentenced to 35 years in prison

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Eskom contract worker, Simeon Majaonke Shongwe (46), is expected to serve 20 years behind bars after he was sentenced to 35 years' imprisonment by the Ermelo District Court on Monday.

Call for better policing

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has emphasised to members of the police service that citizens deserve an effective, accountable policing service that is deeply trusted by the communities it serves.

Agreement to strengthen pharmacy education quality

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

The Council on Higher Education (CHE) and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) have formally entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to strengthen cooperation, coordination and collaboration in the quality assurance, accreditation and promotion of pharmacy education and training in South Africa.

SANDF conducts Project OWETHU outreach in Limpopo

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF), through the South African Military Health Service (SAMHS), is conducting Project OWETHU, a humanitarian community outreach programme in Limpopo.