[File photo] The National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection Shadrack Sibiya and Free State Commissioner Baile Motsweenyane address the media on Apr 27, 2025. The Deputy National Police Commissioner for Crime Detection, Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya, says he was surprised to receive a letter stating that he has been placed on…
Minister in the Presidency responsible for State Security, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni The Minister in the Presidency responsible for State Security, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, states that one of the country’s risks identified in the National Security Strategy for 2024-2028 is a possible coup d’état. She was briefing the media at Parliament after the debate of her department’s budget…
President Cyril Ramaphosa. The Walter and Albertina Sisulu Foundation has called for President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign, citing his failure to effectively address the country’s corruption crisis. The Foundation was reacting to the President’s decision to place the Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave and creating a judicial commission of inquiry. This follows allegations…
Firoz Cachalia. The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party says it will directly approach the Constitutional Court to challenge the appointment of Firoz Cachalia as the acting Minister of Police. The party says President Cyril Ramaphosa violated the Constitution by appointing Cachalia as the acting Police Minister. It says the Constitution does not allow for two ministers…
Police top bras including Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya and National Commissioner, Fannie Masemola. Chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron, has questioned the decision to place Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya on leave. He says such action is not in line with South African…
Slain cop Francis Rasuge The family of slain cop Francis Rasuge says her killer does not deserve their forgiveness because he has shown no remorse. Rasuge was murdered in 2004 by her then partner William Nkuna. Her remains were found buried at Nkuna’s home in Tshwane eight years after her death. Nkuna is being considered…
Boks Jasper Wiese South Africa No. 8 Jasper Wiese has been suspended for four matches following a headbutt on Italian prop Danilo Fischetti in the Springboks’ 45-0 victory on Saturday, ruling him out of the side’s eagerly anticipated clash with New Zealand at Eden Park. Wiese, who is the Springboks’ first choice option at the back…
Left-arm spinner Liam Dawson has replaced injured Shoaib Bashir in England’s 14-player squad for the fourth test in the five-match series against India, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Tuesday. Bashir suffered a fracture to his finger in his non-bowling left hand while attempting a low catch during his own bowling during the…
An Uber logo is shown on a vehicle. The E-hailing Partners Council says some e-hailing companies’ decision to increase the commission taken from operators and drivers has negatively affected their salaries. Dozens of e-hailing operators have embarked on a protest at Uber’s head office in Parktown, Johannesburg. The disgruntled operators say they are unhappy about…
A towel is used to cover the eyes of a tranquillised rhino before it is dehorned in an effort to deter poaching. The South African National Parks (SANParks) has officially launched the Rhino Renaissance Programme aimed at combating poaching. This initiative seeks to develop a collaborative strategy between communities, conservation groups and country leaders in…
