President Cyril Ramaphosa says a rogue criminal justice system can be detrimental to South Africa’s economic growth and job creation. He says the value of commissions, such as the previous Zondo Commission and the Madlanga Commission currently under way, probing allegations of corruption and mismanagement in the criminal justice system, will soon be realised by many South Africans. Ramaphosa was …

The Gangsterism and Social Dysfunction seminar has heard that police alone cannot deal effectively with the sub-culture of gangs and the evolution of gangsterism. It is hosted by University of the Western Cape (UWC). The seminar brought together key stakeholders from civil society organisations, including police, government and communities to reflect on the roots, consequences and possible responses to the …

Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe says the evolving tensions in the Middle East is having a negative impact on global oil prices. Mantashe says oil prices are expected to increase sharply next month due to the conflict in the region. He was delivering the keynote address at the 5th annual Southern Africa Oil and Gas Conference, in …

The South Africa National Zakah Fund (SANZAF) says the Fitrah Hampers Campaign remains an important component of the holy month of Ramadan, as it breaks the cycle of poverty. This comes as the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close for Muslims countrywide. This year, SANZAF will distribute 50 000 Fitrah Hampers, packed with essential food staples for the …

The late iconic South African comedian and actor, Soli Philander has been described as a father figure to many. Family and friends paid tribute to Philander at his funeral service at the New Apostolic Church in Athlone, Cape Town. He died last week at the age of 65. Philander was renowned for his work in TV, radio and theatre over …

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the International Relations Department is in the process of identifying a number of South Africans who are trapped in the Middle East. This follows the escalation violence in the region. Ramaphosa says government is committed to ensuring that South Africans who are stranded are brought home safely. He was speaking on the sidelines of the 18-th …

The Western Cape Police top brass has announced the return of 62 senior detectives who had either resigned or retired from the South African Police Service. This was revealed at a media briefing in Cape Town during the release of the crime statistics for the province for third quarter, from October to December 2025. The return of these senior detectives …

There is high police visibility in Atlantis on the Cape West Coast, following the murder of a 14-year-old teenager at Atlantis High School on Wednesday. It is alleged that the teen was shot and killed, when an unidentified man approached the driver of a mini-bus taxi who was waiting outside the school to load the children and randomly started shooting …