In a somber prelude to the annual 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign, the South African government has voiced a profound and urgent alarm over the nation’s persistently sky-high levels of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). The admission underscores a grim national reality: despite concerted efforts and repeated promises,…
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…
In a decisive move to steer South Africa’s strained public finances toward a more sustainable path, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana presented a Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) that signals a significant shift in fiscal strategy. The centrepiece of his address to Parliament on Wednesday was the aggressive phasing out and scaling down of what the…
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has expressed deep concern following a frightening incident in which a scholar transport bus carrying learners from Thutong Junior Secondary School caught fire on Thursday morning in Soshanguve. According to preliminary reports, the bus was transporting 65 learners from Soshanguve Extension 1 to school when it suddenly caught fire along…
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has expressed deep concern following a frightening incident in which a scholar transport bus carrying learners from Thutong Junior Secondary School caught fire on Thursday morning in Soshanguve. According to preliminary reports, the bus was transporting 65 learners from Soshanguve Extension 1 to school when it suddenly caught fire along…
In a move designed to sharply differentiate his new political venture from the established order, Floyd Shivambu, leader of the fledgling Afrika Mayibuye Movement (AMM), has issued a clarion call for a special Commission of Inquiry dedicated solely to eradicating Black poverty in South Africa. The demand was the centrepiece of a public meeting held…
In a firm attempt to quell rising political whispers, the camp of suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has categorically denied that his decision to take special leave from African National Congress (ANC) duties is a strategic gambit to position himself for a run at the party’s presidency in 2027. The denial comes as Mchunu, a…
In a decisive move to tackle persistent service delivery challenges, the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality has deployed a fleet of 22 new specialized vehicles across its core departments, marking a significant investment in its operational backbone. The rollout, which commenced in early November, is designed to enhance response times, improve maintenance efficiency, and restore public confidence…
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed its official payment schedule for December 2025, offering a measure of predictability and temporary relief for over 18 million grant beneficiaries. In a move welcomed by recipients, the agency has adjusted its payout dates earlier in the month to accommodate the festive season, aiming to ease…
In a budget defined by tight constraints and strategic reprioritisation, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has tabled a 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) that navigates between global ambition and domestic fiscal reality. A central feature of the announcement was the adjustment of R100 million to the Department of International Relations and Co-operation’s (DIRCO) budget to…
