SA flag The Minister in the Presidency responsible for State Security Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has assured South Africans that the country’s safety and security is not at risk. She briefed the media at Parliament, after the debate of her department’s budget vote in the National Assembly. This debate comes after recent damning allegations made by KZN…
President Cyril Ramaphosa. Retired Constitutional Court Justice Johann Kriegler has weighed in on the commission of inquiry announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa to investigate allegations against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. Kriegler believes that commissions of inquiry are often used as a political tool by the head of state to decide whether or not to prosecute….
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu delivers the 2024 third quarter crime stats. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who has been placed on a leave of absence by President Cyril Ramaphosa, has not yet met with the party’s integrity committee. Mbalula’s comments come amid media reports that Mchunu has already presented himself to…
IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo presents 2024 Elections Report to Parliament’s Home Affairs Committee on July 15, 2025. The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) CEO, Sy Mamabolo, says they faced an unprecedented number of challenges during last year’s general elections. Mamabolo highlights disinformation on social media as a major concern, stressing the need for ongoing…
Protestors attend march in support of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi in Durban on July 15, 2025. Organisers of the #HandsOffMkhwanazi march in Durban are demanding the protection of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. They also say they reject President Cyril Ramaphosa’s establishment of the judicial commission of inquiry to probe his implication of senior police…
[File photo] KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi briefing councillors, traditional leaders, Community Police Forum (CPF) members and station commanders on August 23, 2024. Organisations, including civic group Umnotho Wabantu Abansundu, will march on Tuesday in support of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The march follows Mkhwanazi’s allegations that senior police officials, including Minister Senzo Mchunu,…
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni. Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the government wants the Commission of Inquiry into allegations of crime syndicates and collusion with some police members to be fast-tracked. She says this is for the security of the people of this country. Ntshavheni was briefing the media in Parliament after…
Deputy Police Minister, Dr Polly Boshielo speaks at a memorial service in Bloemfontein, Free State on May 6, 2025. The Deputy Police Minister, Dr Polly Boshielo says in terms of the law, she cannot be appointed as acting minister. The appointment of Firoz Cachalia as acting minister has been met with mixed reactions. This comes…
Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu. Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu has made several changes to his executive council. Education MEC Cathy Dlamini and Department of Economic Development and Tourism MEC Makhosazane Masilela have been sacked. Ndlovu says the changes were necessary to ensure proper governance of the province. A few months ago, the Education Department was embroiled…
IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) will on Tuesday present its report on the 2024 general elections to Parliament’s Home Affairs Portfolio Committee. The report highlights several achievements, including the successful integration of independent candidates into national and provincial elections. The IEC also lauds the achievement of the largest ever…
