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Progress made in the fight against criminality

Friday, November 10, 2023

Government is making inroads into destroying criminal activities as well as syndicates and has vowed to leave no stone unturned in ensuring that criminals are dealt with, says Defence and Military Veterans Minister Thandi Modise.

President congratulates Professor Dire Tladi

Friday, November 10, 2023

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his warm congratulations to Professor Dire Tladi of the University of Pretoria on his election by the United Nations as a judge of the International Court of Justice.

Call for the protection of journalists

Friday, November 10, 2023

While South Africa’s constitution supports and promotes media freedom, practitioners in the sector have called for the protection of journalists ahead of next year’s general elections.

More officers to bolster police force to fight crime

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Deputy President Paul Mashatile announced on Thursday that government is working around the clock to capacitate the police force which will see the country having 30 000 officers in the coming years as South Africa wages war against crime. 

Patel welcomes Ford’s further investment in SA

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Ebrahim Patel has welcomed the announcement made by Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) regarding the expansion of its production to include plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in the Ford Ranger programme.

Diphtheria outbreak at W Cape prison kills inmate

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, announced on Thursday an outbreak of diphtheria disease at the Pollsmoor Correctional Centre in the Western Cape, which has since claimed one life. 

KZN population increases by 21%

Thursday, November 9, 2023

The 2022 Census results has showed an increase in the KwaZulu-Natal population by 21%, between 2011 and 2022.