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Government pays tribute to media fraternity

Monday, October 19, 2026

Government has paid tribute to the journalists, editors, publishers and media workers who stood firmly against apartheid as South Africa commemorates Black Wednesday, also known as National Press Freedom Day.

Operation Shanela nabs 1032 suspects

Monday, October 19, 2026

Over 1000 suspects have been arrested through Operation Shanela II efforts in the Free State in the past week.

Opening of Limpopo police stations to aid service delivery

Monday, October 19, 2026

The opening of two newly built police stations and a Ministerial Crime Prevention Community Imbizo will form part of efforts to improve service delivery in the Waterberg District in Limpopo on Tuesday.

SA honours the life of President Samora Machel

Sunday, October 18, 2026

The South African government will on Monday honour the life of the late Mozambican President Samora Machel, the first President of the independent Mozambique and the 34 individuals who lost their lives in a plane crash in Mbuzini, Mpumalanga province.

SA, Mozambique strengthen cooperation against organised crime

Sunday, October 18, 2026

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has reaffirmed South Africa and Mozambique’s commitment to tackling transnational organised crime through stronger cooperation and coordination between their law enforcement agencies.

Four new mpox cases identified in South Africa

Sunday, October 18, 2026

The Department of Health has confirmed four new mpox cases in South Africa, bringing the cumulative national total from 22 to 26 cases reported since 1 January 2026.