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
A 52-year-old man from Malmesbury has been sentenced to life imprisonment on Tuesday by the Malmesbury regional court for the rape of his three biological daughters. According to police spokesperson, Thembakazi Mpendukana, the 52-year-old was arrested following allegations that he sexually assaulted his daughters from the time they were two
As the world marks World Brain Day today, health experts are encouraging South Africans to recognise the warning signs of a stroke and seek emergency medical treatment without delay. According to medical experts, an estimated two million brain cells are lost every minute during a stroke, making early intervention critical
The Green Connection is urging Parliament to withdraw the proposed South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) Bill, warning that it could increase South Africa’s dependence on oil and gas while weakening public oversight, climate accountability and environmental protections. The Bill proposes creating a single state-owned company to oversee the country’s
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has issued a warning about the growing circulation of counterfeit medicines outside the country’s regulated healthcare system. According to the regulator, fake medical products are increasingly being sold through informal outlets such as spaza shops, social media platforms
By Odwa Mkentane The Public Servants Association (PSA) has called on the National Treasury to allocate sufficient funding to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) to ensure that its investigators are properly equipped and supported. This comes after suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and Witness
Advocacy group Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia (KAAX) has welcomed the Department of Basic Education’s directive prohibiting vigilantism and violence in and around schools, saying it is a timely intervention amid rising anti-migrant sentiment across the country. The organisation says the circular reinforces every child’s constitutional right to education, regardless of
Online shopping has become part of everyday life for many South Africans, offering convenience and access to a wider range of products. However, for many consumers, that convenience can quickly turn into frustration. From fake online stores and misleading advertisements to delayed deliveries, damaged goods and refund disputes, online shopping
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
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
