Hlabisa hopeful ahead of talks with Abahlali BaseMjondolo

File image: An informal settlement in South Africa. 2 minutes Co-operative Governance Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa says he’s optimistic that his engagement with members of the civic organisation Abahlali BaseMjondolo will yield positive results. Earlier this year, members of the organisation had marched to the Durban City Hall to demand decent housing. Hlabisa explains the significance…

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DA urges Lesufi to fill 110 SAPS mechanic vacancies

The DA says the SAPS needs mechanics 1 minute The Democratic Alliance (DA), in Gauteng says critical shortages of mechanics at the South African Police Services’ (SAPS) garages in the province are severely impacting crime prevention efforts. The DA’s Gauteng Shadow MEC for Community Safety, Crezane Bosch says there are currently 110 vacancies for mechanics….

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Gqeberha programme tackles Albinism health challenges

13 June is International Albinism Awareness Day 2 minutes Inadequate healthcare assistance has been highlighted as one of the major challenges faced by people with albinism. This emerged during the Bona Ubuntu Humanity programme, which celebrated international albinism awareness in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape. On Friday, it was International Albinism Awareness Day. Learners from…

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Technology a must in crime fight: Mchunu

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu 1 minute Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says there’s an urgent need to use advanced technology to fight crime. The recently released fourth quarter crime statistics showed some declines in crime rates. However, violent crime remains high with the January to March 2025 data showing more than 5 700 people were murdered…

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Mobile operators appear before Parliament Committee

Person using a cellphone 2 minutes Mobile network operators appeared before Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies. They briefed the committee on universal connectivity as well as on reducing the cost of communication. MTN Chief Executive Charles Molapisi asked Parliamentarians to assist with the alleviation of vandalism of the mobile operators’ networks. Molapisi…

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First batch of SANDF troops arrive home from DRC

SANDF soldiers disembarking from the plane at Waterkloof Air Force Base 1 minute The first group of SANDF troops have arrived home from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) peacekeeping mission. They touched down at the Waterkloof Air Force Base a short while ago. The SANDF lost 14 soldiers during the deployment as M23 rebels…

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Ekurhuleni Metro mourns death of two murdered cops

1 minute The Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) has sent its condolences to the families of two officers who were fatally shot by armed suspects in the Umthambeka Section in Tembisa on Thursday. EMPD spokesperson Thabiso Makgato says that the officers were allegedly on their way to pick up a colleague when they were ambushed…

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