Police vow to prevent disruptions at G20 Summit

Public Order Policing (POP) members are on the ground managing the situation at Speakers Corner at the G20 Summit. Police say they’ll ensure that the G20 Leaders’ summit is not disrupted. This follows the arrest of two members of Operation Dudula on Saturday during a protest outside the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg, the venue…

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Postbank says it will administer social grants competently

Postbank employees assist social grant beneficiaries. 1 minute The Postbank has assured Parliament that it will administer social grants competently. This follows the South African Social Security Agency’s (SASSA) slow process to change its gold to black Postbank cards. Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies , 18 February 2025 — Parliament of RSA (@ParliamentofRSA)…

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Mchunu ready to return to his ANC responsibilities: Mshengu

File: Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. Embattled Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is ready to resume his political duties in the African National Congress. That’s according to his spokesperson Sithembiso Mshengu who was speaking at a prayer service in Durban in support of Mchunu. Mshengu says Mchunu intends to write to the African National Congress (ANC)’s…

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SONA to focus on key priorities

President Cyril Ramaphosa at the 2024 SONA. 1 minute The African National Congress (ANC) in Parliament says it is looking forward to the State of the Nation Address (SONA) later this week which will focus on the key priorities such as strengthening water and energy supply, as set out by the party that leads the…

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Eastern Cape aims to become Cannabis industry hub

Farmer receives Hemp seeds and certificate. 1 minute The Eastern Cape Province is moving forward with plans to establish itself as a hub for the cannabis industry. Today, 26 local farmers will receive hemp seeds from the Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency and sign an agreement at the Coega Special Economic Zone in Gqeberha. These…

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Mogotsi apologises for failing to appear before commission on Monday

North-West businessman, Brown Mogotsi  North-West businessman, Brown Mogotsi, has apologised to the Madlanga commission for failing to appear before it on Monday after saying he was ill.   He spoke after the commission’s Chairperson, Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, raised concerns over an increasing number of witnesses calling in sick.  “I really have to apologise and reiterate that…

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Pirates cruise past TS Galaxy, climbs to third spot

Orlando Pirates striker Evidence Makgopa celebrates with teammates. Orlando Pirates made it five consecutive victories in the Betway Premiership after beating TS Galaxy 2-0 at the Orlando Stadium on Tuesday. Evidence Makgopa opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the first half, while Tshegofatso Mabasa came off the bench to seal the three points…

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