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Western Cape adds 940 officers for festive crime crackdown

As part of its holiday crime prevention strategy, the Western Cape has welcomed 940 additional officers, part of the 2,700 new police recruits recently graduated from various police colleges nationwide. These recruits aim to bolster efforts to curb criminal activity during the festive season. Llewellyn Macmaster, Chair of the Cape Crime Coalition, commented on the reinforcements, saying, “I think given the reality, it is not enough. On the other hand, […]

today19 December 2024

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SA-Mozambique ministers address border disruptions and trade

A South African ministerial delegation held a joint inter-ministerial meeting with their counterparts from Mozambique, followed by a press conference on Wednesday. Minister of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Ronald Lamola, described the meeting as a reflection of strong bilateral cooperation between the two nations. “This important meeting between friendly and fraternal neighbouring countries is reflective of the very good levels of bilateral cooperation between our two countries. The meeting […]

today18 December 2024

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Malema predicts GNU collapse and EFF faces election setbacks

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has expressed scepticism about the longevity of the Government of National Unity (GNU). Malema warned, “If Ramaphosa does not sign the Bela Bill, then those people of the ANC are going to remove him. And if they don’t remove him now, there will be a new president in 2027 who will be anti-GNU.” Political analyst Dirk Kotze offered insight into Malema’s recent manoeuvres, […]

today18 December 2024

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Shumeez Scott Foundation spreads joy with toy drive

The Shumeez Scott Foundation has launched a festive season toy drive aimed at spreading joy and creating cherished memories for children this holiday season. Foundation Director Bahia Janodien shared her inspiration for the initiative, which began two years ago: “During outreach visits, especially to downtown areas, we noticed many young children playing with nothing but sand because they had no toys.” She recounted a memorable visit to Jamestown, where the […]

today18 December 2024

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Israeli forces kill ‘soul of my soul’ grandad Khaled Nabhan in air strike on Gaza

A Palestinian grandfather, who grieved for his three-year-old granddaughter after she was killed in an Israeli air strike last year, was killed in another Israeli attack on central Gaza today. Khaled Nabhan won widespread recognition last November when his three-year-old granddaughter, Reem, and her five-year-old brother, Tariq, were killed in an attack in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. Images of Nabhan made headlines as he embraced the lifeless […]

today16 December 2024

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Land reform will be instrumental in growing the economy: Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says land reform will be instrumental in growing the economy. The President was speaking at the official Reconciliation Day event taking place at a sports ground in Vredendal in the Western Cape. He says this year’s Day of Reconciliation is dedicated to “healing historical wounds and forging new futures”. Vredendal is an area where many of the residents are farmworkers. President Ramaphosa says the democratic dispensation has worked to […]

today16 December 2024

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Israel’s bombing of municipality, school in Gaza ‘violation of international laws’: Palestinian National Council

The Palestinian National Council (PNC) on Saturday described the Israeli bombing of the Deir Al-Balah municipality building in central Gaza and a school sheltering displaced people as a “blatant violation of all international laws and norms and a deliberate targeting of defenseless civilians,” Anadolu Agency reports. “What is happening in Gaza is a major humanitarian crime that reflects the brutality of the occupation and the world’s silence over the suffering of an […]

today15 December 2024

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Potential spaza shop owners urged to register before Tuesday deadline

The SA Spaza and the Township Economic Commission of South Africa (TECSA) has urged all citizens interested in the Spaza Shop industry to ensure that they register their spaza shops accordingly. TECSA together with SA Spaza hosted the inaugural SA Spaza Investment & Trade Expo in Johannesburg. The expo was aimed at educating people about the spaza registration process. This follows President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 21-day spaza shop registration process ending on Tuesday. […]

today15 December 2024

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Action society calls for public access to national register for sex offenders

Action Society has called on the government to make the National register for sex offenders (NRSO) publicly accessible following, research revealing that over 16,000 South African teachers have criminal records. The criminal histories are not limited to sexual offences but also include crimes such as murder, theft, and shoplifting. As Action Society spokesperson Juanita du Preez stated, "A crime is a crime, regardless of its nature." Du Preez further elaborated […]

today13 December 2024

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