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…
DURBAN – Travel chaos erupted at King Shaka International Airport on Tuesday morning as a major fuel system failure brought operations to a standstill, stranding thousands of passengers and forcing widespread flight delays and cancellations. The airport issued an urgent advisory confirming the disruption, stating it is “experiencing fuel system failures.” While the exact cause and…
An alarming number of South African teachers are leaving the profession early due to stress and mental health challenges. In Gauteng alone, at least 60 early retirements between 2023 and 2024 were linked directly to mental illness. Nationally, 1,599 educators opted for early retirement during the same period due to ill health and emotional strain….
EFF deputy president Godrich Gardee, father of the late Hillary Gardee, has appealed to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to ensure there are no further blunders in the murder trial of accused serial killer Rassie Nkuna. The long-awaited trial is set to begin today, 20 October 2025, in the Mpumalanga High Court. Nkuna, who is…
Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has unveiled South Africa’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2025, following its approval by Cabinet. The plan outlines an ambitious roadmap to resolve the country’s ongoing electricity challenges and stimulate long-term economic growth. The government will invest R2.2 trillion—equivalent to about 30% of South Africa’s gross domestic product…
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane, in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, conducted another Operation Shanela in the Brooklyn and Lyttelton areas on Thursday, 16 October 2025, following a zero-tolerance approach to crime. The operation reflects the ongoing commitment of law enforcement in the Tshwane District. It was led by District Commissioner…
Umalusi CEO Dr. Mafu Rakometsi has announced that the Education Quality Assurance Council will no longer oversee the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) examinations or issue certificates to successful candidates. Speaking at a media briefing on Wednesday, Rakometsi confirmed that Umalusi is fully prepared for the 2025 end-of-year national examinations, which are scheduled to begin on…
