FILE | Contralesa President Kgoshi Mathupa. The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) has urged the public to refrain from forcibly taking people to initiation schools. This plea comes in response to a recent incident involving a 72-year-old man who was abducted from his home in Ga-Mamatsha village in Limpopo and taken to…
[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…
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…
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…
RAF board seen at a taxi rank Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy has dissolved the board of directors of the Road Accident Fund (RAF). A statement issued by the department says this follows persistent governance and operational challenges at the RAF which has undermined its ability to execute on its legislated mandate. The Minister cited…
Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe as acting Minister of Police with immediate effect. Minister Mantashe will serve in this capacity until Professor Firoz Cachalia assumes the position of acting Minister of Police from 1 August 2025. Presidency Spokesperson Vincent…
A power meter City Power says it has resumed its meter auditing programme to identify approximately 140 000 offline meters within the city. The Johannesburg power utility says this initiative will also help correct billing inaccuracies and fix faulty meters to ensure that customers are able to purchase electricity. City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena says…
The 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek was found undressed on the staircase of his complex where he lived. The Gauteng Education Department says there’s some truth to allegations that 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek had previously reported abuse to his school before his death. Today, the department dispatched officials to Royal College in Florida west of Johannesburg to establish…
The 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek was found undressed on the staircase of his complex where he lived. The Gauteng Education Department says there’s some truth to allegations that 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek had previously reported abuse to his school before his death. Today, the department dispatched officials to Royal College in Florida west of Johannesburg to establish…
