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Concern over increase in police murders

Friday, February 20, 2026

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

North West reports 138 FMD cases as vaccination rollout begins

Friday, February 20, 2026

The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is intensifying efforts to contain the spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) across the province, with 138 confirmed cases recorded as of 19 February 2026.

SANRAL urged to fix dangerous N1 Makhado curve for safety

Friday, February 20, 2026

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

Friday, February 20, 2026

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

SAPS welcomes 13 new Special Task Force members

Friday, February 20, 2026

National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, has welcomed 13 Special Task Force (STF) members into the ranks of the organisation's elite tactical unit. 

Compulsory gender-based analysis training for public servants

Friday, February 20, 2026

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has introduced a compulsory Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) online training course aimed at strengthening gender-responsive, youth-responsive, and disability-inclusive planning, budgeting and service delivery across government.

Teen arrested for possession of explosives

Friday, February 20, 2026

Members of the National Intervention Unit (NIU) and Gauteng Crime Intelligence have arrested a 16-year-old in Roodepoort for possession and distribution of explosives.