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Western Cape authorities convened on Wednesday to discuss the role of public-private partnerships in tackling the province’s escalating crime crisis. With five of South Africa’s top 10 highest-crime police stations located in Cape Town and gang-related murders surging annually, officials emphasized the urgent need for collaboration with the private sector to strengthen crime-fighting efforts. Inadequate […]

As crime rates remain alarmingly high in South Africa, particularly in the Western Cape, experts emphasize the need for stronger collaboration between public and private sectors to bolster policing efforts. Willem Els, Senior Training Coordinator and Researcher at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), highlighted the importance of these partnerships during a recent interview. Despite

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has convened a two-day symposium in Durban to assess the impact of the Political Party Funding Act, implemented in 2021, and discuss whether the commission should be granted greater powers to oversee party finances. The event brings together political representatives, researchers, and electoral officials to reflect on the successes and challenges

South Africa’s annual inflation rate remained unchanged at 2.8% in May, matching April’s figure, according to the latest data from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). However, rising food prices and persistent economic pressures continue to strain household budgets, leaving consumers with little relief. Food Inflation Outpaces Overall CPI While the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Health facilities in the flood-ravaged Eastern Cape are under severe strain, with many clinics and hospitals sustaining significant damage due to recent extreme weather. The disaster has disrupted essential health services, leaving vulnerable communities struggling to access medical care. This marks the latest in a series of annual flooding events since 2022, which have damaged

Lichtenburg, North West – A prolonged electricity outage in Itsoseng township, outside Lichtenburg, has left residents battling the winter chill without power, with some households enduring blackouts for over two months. Frustrated locals say they have been forced to find alternative ways to cook, boil water, and keep warm, severely disrupting daily life. Many rely on

The death toll from the devastating floods in Mthatha has climbed further as rescue teams recovered another body, this time a young woman believed to be between 17 and 20 years old. The discovery adds to the growing tragedy, with the latest official death toll standing at 91, though authorities warn the number may still

Hoopstad, Free State – The African Farmers Association of South Africa (AFASA) in the Free State has raised concerns over the persistent challenges black farmers face in accessing land, while white commercial farmers retain control over vast portions of arable land. The organization argues that this imbalance perpetuates historic inequalities and stifles the growth of emerging

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has formally referred Higher Education Minister Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane to Parliament’s ethics committee, accusing her of lying about the independence of a panel tasked with selecting board chairs for Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). The controversy stems from Nkabane’s recent release of the panel members’ names after missing previous deadlines

City Power has called on qualifying low-income households to register for free basic electricity (FBE) in an effort to improve compliance and reduce electricity theft. The initiative comes as the utility faces financial difficulties, including a reported negative bank balance of nearly R17 million. Program Aims to Assist Vulnerable Communities City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena