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National launch of safer festive season operations, PE

National launch of ‘safer festive season’ operations, PE

A display of unity by all forces, integrated Government Departments at work and a clarion call to all citizens to join and play their...
Anti gang unit in full swing, recover illegal firearm, Manenberg

Anti gang unit in full swing, recover illegal firearm, Manenberg

Members from the Anti Gang Unit are out in full swing making sure the communities are safe. On Thursday 1 November 2018, at...
Three get life imprisonment for rape and murder, EL

Three get life imprisonment for rape and murder, EL

The East London High Court convicted and sentenced Luyanda Boma (47) and Buhle Vumindaba (22) to life for murder and rape and 10 years...
Suspects sought for armed robbery, Matatiele

Suspects sought for armed robbery, Matatiele

The SAPS in Matatiele are appealing to members of the community for assistance with information on the four suspects who robbed a store...

Rape trials are long, expensive and difficult

The magistrate, prosecutor, and two bailiffs joke with one another as they rush through cases at Court 16 at the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court....

Electricity bill gives pensioner a shock

A state pensioner from Kewtown, Athlone, got a shock when she received her September electricity bill. It was four times higher than her usual...
Voters line up in South Africa's last election. Their concerns are shifting. EFE-EPA/Kim Ludbrook

South African voters are moving beyond party loyalty: they want delivery

The attention of South Africans has recently been firmly fixed on issues of good governance – or more specifically on its failures. This is...
No risk of drought this summer

No risk of drought this summer

Hydrologists from the Department of Water and Sanitation say the country will not experience drought over the next three months, even though below normal...

Home Affairs in court after official tears up child’s passport

Home Affairs is once more embroiled in a legal battle. On 21 September court papers were filed against the Minister and Director General for...
South Sudan pardons death sentenced South African

South Sudan pardons death sentenced South African

Government has welcomed the decision by South Sudan President Salva Kiir to pardon death sentenced South African William Endley. Endley, a former South African National...

Heineken strike leaders fear dismissal

“We are working out in the rain,” said Motula Sididli. “We need basic shelter.” On 9 October workers from Imperial Managed Logistics (Imperial), a labour...
Public urged to submit tax proposals for 2019 Budget

Public urged to submit tax proposals for 2019 Budget

National Treasury has invited the public to submit tax proposals for 2019 Budget Review. The technical tax proposals requested in this invitation, National Treasury said...