Staff shortage crippling SAPS forensic lab services: Mkhabela

Brigadier Mishak Mkhabela, head of the Ballistics Section at the Forensic Science Laboratory in Silverton. Limited resources at the SAPS forensic laboratory Services have come under the spotlight at the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria. Head of the Ballistics Section at the Police Forensic Science Laboratory, Brigadier Mishak Mkhabela, has testified that staff shortages are crippling…

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Chippa United ready to face Sundowns in season opener

Chippa United is ready to showcase fresh talent in season opener vs Mamelodi Sundowns. The newly appointed Chippa United Head Coach, Sinethemba Badela, says he is happy with the progress that has been made by his players during the pre-season training camp. The Chilly Boyz will host PSL defending champions in their opening encounter of…

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Govt’s decision to register spaza shops is unfair: Nafcoc

Teams from SAPS Environmental Health, Consumer Rights and Fire and Disaster Management conduct health and safety inspections at local spaza in the Valley in the Eastern Cape on November 25, 2024. 2 minutes The National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Nafcoc) has described government’s decision to register spaza shops as unfair. Yesterday was…

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Social housing project launched in Midrand

Minister Thembi Simelane at the @SALGA_Gov Strategic NEC Engagement in WC 1 minute Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has inaugurated the Grand Central Social Housing project in Midrand, north of Johannesburg. The initiative is part of the government’s efforts to provide affordable rental housing in urban areas, allowing people to live closer to their workplaces…

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Reserve Bank’s decision to cut interest rates welcomed

Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago 3 minutes Some political parties in Parliament and Cosatu have welcomed the Reserve Bank’s decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points. However, some say despite the reduction, interest rates are still higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic. They say there’s room for more cuts to stimulate economic growth…

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Big challenge ahead for Proteas Netball team against Jamaica

Netball hoop 3 minutes Jamaica will host South Africa’s national women’s netball team, the Proteas, in a three-match test series in Kingston starting Saturday. This is another opportunity for the Proteas to sharpen their skills, build momentum, and gain more international experience. Next up on their radar is next month’s Netball Nations Cup, the 2026…

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GNU has mammoth task of creating employment for youth: Gwarube

Youth protest over lack of employment options 1 minute Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says the Government of National Unity (GNU) has a mammoth task to ensure that more job opportunities are created for the country’s youth. Gwarube says it is heartbreaking that many young graduates are still unemployed. She’s part of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s…

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RTIA defends new act to curb road fatalities

[File photo] The AARTO system will be introduced in phases and will culminate with the introduction of the points demerit system which will see motorists losing their driver’s licenses for violating traffic laws. The Road Traffic Infringement Authority (RTIA) has defended its new act that it says is an effort to curb the high number…

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