A picture of a court hearing form with investigation written at the top together with a gavel, block, pen and glasses The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) says it is actively working to find ways to ensure the safety of officials handling sensitive investigations and cases in municipalities. This follows a series of incidents…
A woman cups her hands over her face as a depiction of depression. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) says SA has one of the highest suicide rates in the world. It says companies need wellness programmes to support employees’ mental health. According to Sadag, South Africa has one of the highest suicide…
The Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing allegations of sexual harassment against the Judge President Selby Mbenenge of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court continues. Live proceedings below:
Illicit cigarettes and drugs confiscated by JMPD. Former Johannesburg Metro Police Department(JMPD) police chief and current advisor to the MMC for Public Safety in the City of Johannesburg, David Tembe, says the department will look into allegations that a drug syndicate operating in Gauteng has infiltrated the judiciary, SAPS and the Metro Police. These claims…
[FILE IMAGE]: Cape Fur seals. A young South African fur seal is receiving treatment at uShaka Marine World in Durban, after five fishhooks had to be removed from his mouth. The little fellow, nicknamed Captain Hook ,apparently developed a taste for the fishing bait used by fishermen at Amanzimtoti, south of Durban. Veterinarian, Francois Lampen,…
Handcuffs and fingerprints. A 40-year-old foreign national has been arrested in Bloemfontein in the Free State following the discovery of drugs and equipment with an estimated street value of over R100,000. During a routine patrol in the CBD, police stopped and searched the suspect’s car. Officers transported the suspect to Park Road Police Station for…
An abacus or counting frame used to teach children mathematics. The Mega Maths festival currently underway at the University of the Western Cape is providing a platform to celebrate mathematics as a language of opportunity, connection and economic growth. The festival will convene learners, educators, researchers, students, policymakers, and industry leaders from across the country…
A glass being filled with water from a tap. The Midvaal Local municipality in Gauteng has invested over R1.2 million to install an automated system to protect its water system from waterborne diseases. Midvaal Mayoral Spokesperson Idah Satikhe says the Chlorine Dosing System will ensure that the water supplied to residents is safe to drink….
Police find crystal meth during a crime raid. Authorities say they have recovered drugs including dagga and crystal meth during a crime prevention operation in Midrand, north of Johannesburg. Illicit cigarettes and alcohol were also confiscated during the raid at the Midrand shopping centre. Johannesburg’s Public Safety MMC, Mgcini Tshwaku, led the joint operation that…
Attendees seen at an initiation school. The Tsomo Magistrates’ Court in the Eastern Cape has sentenced a 30-year-old traditional nurse to a two-year jail term for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm on an initiate. Siyasanga Sifumba was arrested in December 2024 for assaulting an 18-year-old initiate with a wooden stick and also…
