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Gender Commission welcomes conviction of serial rapist pastor

Sunday, August 10, 2025

The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has welcomed the conviction and sentencing of a serial rapist pastor in a harrowing case involving the sexual abuse of 12 minor children, including 10 boys and two girls, aged between seven and 14.

Four women killed in Limpopo bus crash

Sunday, August 10, 2025

The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety has confirmed the death of four women in a bus accident that occurred on the R81 road in Sekgopo, Mopani District, Limpopo, on the evening of Saturday, 9 August 2025.

Killing of police officers "attack on state"

Sunday, August 10, 2025

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has condemned the recent killings of South African Police Service (SAPS) members, warning that it is not only an assault on the Justice and Crime Prevention Security Cluster, but a direct attack on the authority of the rule of law and the state.

Motsoaledi steps in to address N Cape health service challenges

Sunday, August 10, 2025

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has visited the Northern Cape following the release of Health Ombud report on the treatment, complications, and deaths of psychiatric patients at the Northern Cape Mental Hospital (NCMHH) and the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital (RMSH).

President Ramaphosa, Zelenskyy discuss Russia-Ukraine peace process

Saturday, August 9, 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa has received a briefing from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a peace process between Russia and Ukraine.

During a telephone discussion on Friday afternoon, President Zelenskyy expressed his appreciation for South Africa's continued support in finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

He reaffirmed Ukraine’s commitment to securing a lasting peace with Russia.

President Ramaphosa launches Zuikerbosch water purification plant

Friday, August 8, 2025

Against the backdrop of towering filtration tanks and the steady hum of advanced purification machinery, President Cyril Ramaphosa today officially launched the new System 5A Water Purification Plant at Rand Water’s Zuikerbosch Station in Vereeniging, Gauteng.

Communities encouraged to fight scourge of GBV 

Friday, August 8, 2025

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mamoloko Kubayi has called on communities to make use of avenues like police stations and magistrates’ courts to deal with gender-based violence in their communities.