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South Africans head to the polls in May 2019 but there are challenges. Niyazz/Shutterstock

South Africa’s electoral body has its work cut out to ensure...

South Africa is among relatively few African countries that hold regular democratic elections with high levels of integrity, enabling citizens to choose their government....

Mop up operations underway at Sun City after storm

Mop up operations are underway at the Sun City resort in the North West after a severe hail storm on Saturday afternoon caused damage...
South Africa: President appoints Eskom Sustainability Task Team

South Africa: Ramaphosa appoints Eskom Sustainability Task Team

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed an Eskom Sustainability Task Team to advise government on actions to resolve Eskom’s operational, structural and financial challenges. The high-level...
Nugent Commission submits final report to the President

South Africa: Nugent Commission submits final report to the President

President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the final report of the Nugent Commission of Inquiry into Tax Administration and Governance by the South African Revenue...

Why are the lights off at PRASA?

R53 million worth of solar lighting equipment was purchased four years ago to improve security at Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) depots....
Table Mountain, Cape Town

5 Things South Africa Lives and Breathes Today

For better or worse, South Africa is located away from the major centers of politics, economy, and culture. Being an important advantage for cultural...
Year end function ends in intoxicated brawl, man's arm severed with panga. Photo: RUSA

Year end function ends in intoxicated brawl, man’s arm severed with...

A 39 year old man was seriously injured after his arm was partially severed during an altercation with his colleague at their year end...
Two arrested after man shot in Isipingo CBD

Two arrested after man shot in Isipingo CBD

It is alleged that on 14 December 2018, at 18:15, Isipingo police officers were patrolling the Isipingo CBD when they were stopped by members...
Anti Gang unit recovers more firearms, Athlone. Photo: SAPS

Anti Gang unit recovers more firearms, Athlone

Police in the province continue with operations to ensure a safer festive season. On 14 December 2018, police from the Anti Gang Unit (AGU)...
Festive Season operations continue to yield positive results in Limpopo

Festive Season operations continue to yield positive results in Limpopo

The festive season operational strategies put in place to fight the scourge of TRIO crimes and crime in general in the Province keep bearing...
Aliwal North K9 unit's swift reaction, theft suspect arrested

Aliwal North K9 unit’s swift reaction, theft suspect arrested

Quick response of K9 Unit led to arrest of a suspect within an hour after committed an offence. Members of the Aliwal North K9...
Taxi driver robbed at gunpoint, community assists in arrests, Gelvandale

Taxi driver robbed at gunpoint, community assists in arrests, Gelvandale

The immediate volunteering of information by the community of Windvogel in Gelvandale led to the speedy arrest of two robbery suspects. According to police...