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Political party ActionSA has escalated its call for the removal of National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head Shamila Batohi, delivering a formal demand to Justice Minister Ronald Lamola. The party argues that Batohi’s leadership has been marked by repeated failures, undermining public trust in the country’s prosecutorial authority. Growing List of Failures ActionSA National Chairperson Michael […]

The Department of Home Affairs has dismissed claims of a 250,000-case backlog in late birth registrations, stating that only 33,000 applications remain unresolved. This comes after the Legal Resources Centre (LRC) took the department to court, demanding a clear plan to address delays in processing late registrations, which have left thousands without identity documents (IDs).

The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has issued a stern warning to the public following a sharp rise in criminal attacks targeting hitchhikers across the province. In response to the alarming trend, a specialized task team has been assembled to investigate and dismantle the criminal

A 30-year-old KwaMashu resident was held at gunpoint and robbed of cash and valuables this afternoon (Wednesday) after withdrawing money from an ATM in Phoenix. The victim reported the incident to Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) at approximately 17:35, seeking assistance. According to his statement, he was walking through a shortcut at the corner of Torevale Close and Bridge

Mbombela, Mpumalanga – The Mpumalanga High Court has reserved judgment in an urgent application brought by members of the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU) Ehlanzeni Region, who are challenging the legitimacy of the delegate list for the union’s upcoming provincial congress. The dispute arose after members of the regional executive committee accused the

The City of Cape Town, in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs and the Department of Public Works, has filed an application in the High Court to evict the remaining foreign nationals occupying two sites in the metro—Wingfield and the so-called “Paint City” in Bellville. The occupants, primarily refugees and asylum seekers, were relocated

Frustrated residents of Carolina took to the streets today, marching to the Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality to protest poor service delivery and the municipality’s decision to block electricity purchases for those owing rates and taxes. The demonstration comes after the municipality implemented a policy on June 1 preventing residents with outstanding municipal debts from buying

The construction sector is taking proactive steps to mitigate the impact of worsening weather patterns, industry leaders announced at the Big 5 Construct South Africa and South Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo in Midrand this week. With extreme weather events—such as heavy rainfall, storms, and temperature fluctuations—increasingly disrupting project timelines and safety, experts emphasized the need for climate-resilient building

Public Protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka has revealed findings of improper conduct and maladministration by officials of the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality in the controversial construction of the Lesseyton sports field near Komani. The R20 million stadium, which drew public outrage for its shoddy workmanship, was found to have been marred by financial mismanagement, lack of oversight, and procurement irregularities.

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is grappling with a staggering backlog of 15,000 cases involving alleged crimes committed by police officers, according to a parliamentary reply from the Police Ministry. The figures reveal deep concerns over accountability within the South African Police Service (SAPS), with Gauteng emerging as a hotspot for serious offences. While