The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane continued its fight against crime through an integrated, zero-tolerance Operation Shanela held on Thursday, 13 November 2025, in the Mamelodi-West and Mamelodi-East policing areas. The operation forms part of SAPS Tshwane’s ongoing efforts to curb criminal activities across the city. It was led by District Commissioner Major-General…
The Department of Basic Education has praised the smooth running of the matric finals, addressing concerns over Maths papers and urging communities to protect schools as zones of peace. PRETORIA – The 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations have reached the halfway point with a strong record of “stability, integrity, and efficiency,” according to the Department…
In a massive multidisciplinary takedown, SAPS and partner agencies arrested 328 suspects for crimes ranging from murder to illegal gambling, while also shutting down non-compliant liquor outlets. PRETORIA – In a decisive show of force, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane arrested a staggering 328 suspects during a high-density Operation Shanela conducted in the…
At a major UN conference in Qatar, Social Development Minister Nokuzola Tolashe outlines South Africa’s strategy to use social grants as a springboard to employment, particularly for the youth. DOHA, QATAR – South Africa is leveraging a global stage to showcase its evolving approach to social welfare, moving from pure grant distribution to a model that…
A unique government-led partnership, attracting international attention, is piloting a programme to provide grant recipients with the skills and assets to generate their own income. PRETORIA – In a significant step towards breaking the cycle of poverty, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is championing an innovative project designed to help social grant recipients build…
KIMBERLEY – In a significant step towards a more equitable future, the South African government officially launched the 2025 Disability Rights Awareness Month (DRAM) today in Kimberley, setting the stage for a nationwide campaign focused on forging powerful partnerships to break down barriers for persons with disabilities. Running from 3 November to 3 December, the month-long…
JOHANNESBURG – In a landmark move for its presidency, South Africa has placed the empowerment of women and the fight for gender equality at the very heart of the G20 2025 agenda. The nation’s framework outlines three interconnected pillars—the Care Economy, Financial Inclusion, and combating Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF)—as critical to building a just and…
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane, supported by various law enforcement agencies, arrested 316 suspects during an intensified crime-prevention operation on Saturday, 1 November 2025. The zero-tolerance operation, commanded by District Commissioner Major-General Samuel Thine, targeted the Temba and Hammanskraal policing precincts. It is part of ongoing efforts to enhance safety across the…
A landmark judicial inquiry tasked with investigating why apartheid-era crimes were never prosecuted is being systematically stonewalled by the very state institutions meant to uphold justice. The TRC Cases Inquiry has publicly decried the “lack of cooperation” from key government departments, raising serious questions about the commitment to addressing historical atrocities. Despite a hard deadline…
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane continues to intensify its zero-tolerance stance against crime through integrated operations conducted in collaboration with various law enforcement partners. On Thursday, 23 October 2025, another successful operation was executed in the Pretoria West and Pretoria Central policing precincts under the banner of Operation Shanela. These operations form…
