Loyiso Masuku elected chairperson of ANC Greater Johannesburg Region

Mayoral Committee for Finance Loyiso Masuku and Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero. Loyiso Masuku is the new chairperson of the African National Congress‘s Greater Johannesburg Region. This follows elections where she beat Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero at the region’s ANC conference, which started on Wednesday in Sandton, Johannesburg. Masuku secured 184 votes against Morero’s 149 votes….

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Cabinet investigating misinformation regarding farm murders

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says farm murders are committed by people known to the farmers. 1 minute Cabinet is investigating the violations of South African law related to the misinformation campaigns conducted by the labour unions Solidarity and AfriForum and their allies. Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni announced this while briefing the media on the…

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Two arrested for drug possession and dealing in North West

[File Image] Police confiscate drugs 1 minute The Hawks in North West Province, in collaboration with the Provincial Drug Task Team and Lichtenburg K9 unit, arrested two people in Lichtenburg for the unlawful possession of drugs and dealing in drugs. Spokesperson for the Hawks in the province Tinyiko Mathebula says an undercover operation was conducted…

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Lt-Gen Sibiya to resume testimony at Madlanga Commission

Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya will continue to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria. The suspended Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection began his highly anticipated testimony before the probe on Wednesday. He said he was surprised when Police Minister Senzo Mchunu issued a letter in which he ordered the disbandment of the Political…

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BMA to extend use of drones beyond Easter

Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber holds a drone. 1 minute Border Management Authority (BMA) Commissioner Doctor Michael Masiapato says they will continue to use most of their crime-fighting tools, including drones, beyond the Easter weekend. More than 100 people will soon appear in court after being arrested as they attempted to jump the border…

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Security measures set to increase at Senzo Meyiwa trial

Inside the High Court in Pretoria The South African Police Services (SAPS) says security for the Senzo Meyiwa trial proceedings taking place at the High Court in Pretoria has increased.  Court proceedings were halted earlier Tuesday after police received intelligence about a group of individuals attending the trial with the intention of eliminating members of…

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