File: Members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). Western Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Thembisile Patekile says he’s eager to receive the army’s deployment to assist in combating crime in especially gang infested areas across the Cape Metro. He has welcomed the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa to deploy the South African National Defense…
Three EMPD officers allegedly stole a large quantity of cigarettes, in 2022 Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) assistant director Thulani Magagula has disputed a notion from the City of Ekurhuleni that it was not aware of a matter regarding three of its metro police officers being involved in the theft of cigarettes. The incident occurred…
President Cyril Ramaphosa. President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a strong warning to local authorities who neglect their responsibility to supply water to communities, saying they face serious consequences. Delivering the 2026 State-of-the- Nation Address (SONA) at the Cape Town City Hall on Thursday evening, Ramaphosa said the consequences include criminal charges in their personal capacity…
File: Members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). Western Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Thembisile Patekile says he’s eager to receive the army’s deployment to assist in combating crime in especially gang infested areas across the Cape Metro. He has welcomed the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa to deploy the South African National Defense…
The New South Wales Waratahs are counting on fiery lock Miles Amatosero to keep his cool against the Queensland Reds in their Super Rugby Pacific opener on Friday following his extraordinary attack on a teammate at training. Amatosero was given a four-match suspension in the pre-season for punching Angus Scott-Young in a wild brawl but…
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the State of the Nation Address in Cape Town, February 13, 2026. Political parties have expressed mixed reactions to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered at Cape Town City Hall last night. The uMkhonto weSizwe Party criticised the speech, describing it as a complete waste of…
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) students’ luggage outside Ekhaya student residence in Cape Town on February 12, 2026. Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela says he foresaw the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) students’ accommodation protest two weeks ago. Manamela met with CPUT Vice Chancellor Prof Chris Nhlapo for a briefing session outside the…
FILE | SANDF soldiers on patrol Residents of Westbury is Johannesburg have welcomed the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa of the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to help the police tackle gang violence. Ramaphosa made the announcement during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) emphasising that police and the SANDF…
A Sassa card, card machine and a biometric device. According to Social Services Minister, Sisisi Tolashe, they have saved about R300 million since the recent biometric systems implementation. Tolashe says this is despite the digital identification programme operating in only a few pilot offices. The minister visited the Mbekweni South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)…
President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives at the Cape Town City Hall for the State of the Nation Address. President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the country to unite amid the global shift in trade. US President Donald Trump has hit South Africa with a 30% tariff on its exports. This has raised concerns among exporters and consumers….
