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New IPID boss says its business as usual

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate’s (IPID) over 200 investigators will continue to tackle high impact cases without fear or favour, the newly-appointed acting executive director Victor Senna said on Wednesday.

SA cuisine on show in Japan

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Proudly South African delicacies are on display at the 44th Foodex Trade Fair in Japan.

Home Affairs instructed to investigate ABIS procurement

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has recommended an urgent investigation into the procurement process followed for the Automated Biometric Identification Systems (ABIS), which is envisioned to replace the obsolete Home Affairs National Identity Register (HANIS).

GDP grows by 1.4% in the fourth quarter

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) soared by 1.4% in the fourth quarter of 2018, Statistics South Africa announced on Tuesday.

Police Committee concerned by allegations of bribery at Westville Police station

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Francois Beukman, has raised alarm at the allegations that are made by the father of the musician Bongekile "Babes Wodumo" Simelane that Mandla 'Mampintsha' Maphumulo bribed police officers at Westville Police station to ensure that his abuse of Simelane is not investigated.

SAPS reaches out to Babes Wodumo

Monday, March 4, 2019

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has called on singer and entertainer Bongekile Simelane, popularly known as Babes Wodumo, to register a case of assault at the nearest police station.