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Correctional Services raises alarm over 29,320 absconding parolees and probationers

Responding to questions regarding the repatriation of foreign national inmates to their countries of origin, the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services, Kgomotso Ramolobeng, stated that foreign nationals granted parole following approval by the National Council for Correctional Services (NCCS) and the Minister will remain in correctional facilities

R1.6 Billion Allocated to Strengthen Fight Against GBVF and Sexual Offences

The chairperson of the Select Committee on Security and Justice, Jane Mananiso, has stated that R1.6 billion has been allocated towards tackling gender-related crimes. Speaking in Parliament under the theme of “Deepening the values of peace, justice, safety, and security”, the chairperson of the Select Committee reported that support would

Gaza Disarmament Demand Puts Ceasefire Talks Under Intense Pressure

Ceasefire negotiations currently underway in Egypt are facing a significant obstacle as pressure mounts on Palestinian factions and mediators to agree to far-reaching conditions for any future deal. The talks have come under renewed scrutiny following comments by Nickolay Mladenov, the high representative of the so-called “Board of Peace”, who

Ministers Living Large as South Africans Battle Rising Costs

As millions of South Africans grapple with rising living costs, unemployment, and economic hardship, questions are being raised about the extensive benefits enjoyed by members of the national executive. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 32 ministers receive far more than their annual salary of R2.79 million. Their state-funded benefits include two official

The IEC says more than 3.3 million voters are registered in the Western Cape

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says more than 3.3 million voters are registered in the Western Cape and is encouraging eligible citizens who have not yet registered, as well as voters who have recently moved, to update their details during the voter registration drive. IEC Provincial Electoral Officer Michael Hendrickse

Eskom Races to Restore Power Amid Widespread Cape Town Electricity Disruptions

Residents in parts of Cape Town continue to face electricity disruptions as Eskom works to clear a growing fault restoration backlog in areas including Delft and Khayelitsha. The state-owned enterprise (SOE) has reported that a surge in vandalism, theft, and illegal electricity connections is hindering their restoration efforts. According to

Cape Union Mart Takes Protest Battle to Court as activists picket outside the High Court

Judgement has been reserved in the Western Cape High Court following the conclusion of final arguments in the legal dispute between Cape Union Mart executive chairperson Philip Krawitz and the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) over boycott-related protests linked to the Israel-Gaza conflict. Outside court on Thursday, pro-Palestinian supporters gathered peacefully,

Basic Income Support Aims to Empower, Not Replace Employment, Says Chikunga

Acting Minister of Social Development Sindi Chikunga has stressed that the proposed Basic Income Grant will not replace employment opportunities, but rather serve as a support mechanism for South Africa’s most vulnerable citizens. Chikunga says the Basic Income Support Policy, which is set to be presented to Cabinet for further

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