Oyisa George

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia's commitment to reforming the South African Police Service (SAPS) has been welcomed by security expert Chad Thomas, who says the success of the proposed changes will depend on strong implementation and accountability. Cachalia recently signalled a series of reforms following revelations at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into policing failures. The proposals include stronger oversight and accountability mechanisms, improved vetting of senior officers, and broader […]

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has welcomed government's decision to investigate more than 6,200 state-owned residential properties occupied by government officials, describing the move as a long-overdue step towards improving accountability and protecting taxpayers' money. The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure recently launched an investigation into 6,238 state-owned homes following concerns over rising maintenance costs and whether the properties are still being used for legitimate government purposes. Public […]

The City of Cape Town says most heavy vehicle drivers are complying with newly introduced safety measures on Kloof Nek Road, following a series of runaway truck crashes that raised concerns about road safety on the steep descent. The intervention requires vehicles weighing more than 3.5 tonnes to stop near the top of Kloof Nek and engage a low gear before continuing downhill. The measure was introduced after several serious […]

The Palestine solidarity organisation #Africa4Palestine has welcomed the withdrawal of all charges against the Loftus Five, describing the decision as a significant victory for constitutional rights and freedom of expression in South Africa. The five activists were arrested in May 2025 after participating in the Red Card Israel campaign at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria during an international football match between South Africa and Malawi. The activists had worn pro-Palestine […]

A medical doctor and public health expert has warned that Malawi faces growing healthcare and humanitarian challenges following the return of more than 40,000 citizens who fled South Africa amid ongoing xenophobic attacks. According to Malawi's Department of Disaster Management Affairs, 40,448 returnees have arrived in the country, including 12,507 women, 27,941 men, 2,385 children under the age of five and 440 pregnant women. Authorities have also confirmed that six […]