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Police in contact with SANDF but deployment would be premature, says Cele

Police minister Bheki Cele briefed parliament on plans to combat "zama zamas" and crime. He suspects human trafficking is related to illegal miners. He also mentioned police understaffing. The subject of zama zamas has been a hot topic after the arrest of 350 in connection with the gang rape of…

11 Aug 2022 10AM 4 min

Seven more suspects linked to Krugersdorp rape case

Seven more suspects linked to the rapes of eight women in Krugersdorp last month are expected to appear in court on Thursday, bringing the number of arrests for the attack to 14. Proceedings were delayed as an age assessment is being done on an alleged zama zama (illegal miner) who…

11 Aug 2022 9AM 5 min

You get the president you deserve, gangster or liberator: Malema

EFF leader Julius Malema has chastised the people of the Eastern Cape for voting ANC despite service delivery failure. Premier Oscar Mabuyane should be “rotting in jail” for corruption in the province, he alleged. Malema spoke on several issues, including GBV, farmgate, impeaching President Cyril Ramaphosa and ukuthwala. “SA, you…

10 Aug 2022 9AM 4 min

Catch up with the CEO of Nissan SA, Kabelo Rabotho

Kabelo Rabotho is tasked with steering the Tshwane based vehicle manufacturing towards a profitable, and an electric future.

10 Aug 2022 8AM 25 min

No justice for 52-year-old rape victim after case closed 

SA faces an an epidemic of sexual violence perpetuated against women. Studies show rape victims do not report the crime for a number of reasons, including stigma and distrust in the police. When cases are reported, sexual assault victims are often failed by law enforcement and the legal system. This…

8 Aug 2022 9AM 22 min

First KZN woman premier announced as ANC assures Zikalala was not pushed out

After the resignation of KZN premier Sihle Zikalala on Friday, the province announced Nomusa Dube-Ncube as its first ever woman premier on Monday. The party said the appointment reflected the ANC's belief in and commitment to gender equality.

8 Aug 2022 6AM 3 min

Kagiso residents block roads as police act to calm protest over zama zamas

Anger over the recent Krugersdorp mass rape by alleged illegal miners led to residents of Kagiso on the West Rand taking to the streets on Thursday morning, vowing to shut down zama-zama camps in the area.

4 Aug 2022 9AM 1 min

TL;DR: What you said about SA’s crime pandemic

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on what you had to say about claims ‘SA is infested by crime from head to toe’

4 Aug 2022 2AM 1 min

TL;DR: Mayor says ‘external forces’ are taking advantage in Thembisa

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on mayor Tania Campbell’s reaction to Thembisa unrest

3 Aug 2022 2AM 1 min

Look up for a job: 'There's no work stress, if you're not scared of heights'

A lunch box, two-litre bottle of water and safety gear are all Clarence Moshoane needs to start his day — though he could remain in the sky until sundown. It’s a Monday morning in Parktown, Johannesburg, when we speak to the 38-year-old to get a bird’s-eye view of his uplifting…

2 Aug 2022 9AM 1 min

TL;DR: Cele slammed over ‘empty promises’ and ‘grandstanding’

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on the DA’s criticism of police minister Bheki Cele.

2 Aug 2022 3AM 1 min

Makhura condemns violent service delivery protest in Tembisa

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has strongly condemned acts of violence and lawlessness demonstrated by residents of Hospital View, Tembisa during ongoing service delivery protests where two people have been killed. The residents, who are protesting over tariff increases and basic services amongst other things, have torched several buildings in the…

1 Aug 2022 10AM 1 min

‘No stone to be left unturned,’ say police after gang rapes

The country's top law enforcement officials gathered on Monday to reveal their plan to fight crime. Police assured South Africans the 84 suspects arrested in Gauteng after the gang rapes of eight women will be brought to book. National police commissioner Fannie Masemola and police minister Bheki Cele addressed the…

1 Aug 2022 6AM 3 min

TL;DR: ANC’s Pule Mabe responds to protest over unpaid salaries

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on the ANC’s response to staff protests over unpaid salaries.

1 Aug 2022 3AM 1 min

ANC retains step-aside rule

The ANC has “overwhelmingly” chosen to retain the step-aside provision, which calls for those facing criminal charges to step aside from their positions or be suspended. This was announced by party president Cyril Ramaphosa during his closing address on the final day of the ANC's sixth national policy conference on…

31 Jul 2022 11AM 4 min

'Streets are calling, we’re going to shut down SA to a standstill': Malema

The red berets celebrated their ninth anniversary in Mangaung, Free State. EFF leader Julius Malema used the celebrations to lament crime and the economic and leadership crises. Malema said “gangster” President Cyril Ramaphosa’s days in office are numbered. “The nose will be pulled from that office.”

30 Jul 2022 11AM 4 min

‘The ANC today is at its weakest and most vulnerable': Ramaphosa

Addressing the ANC's 6th National Policy Conference, its president Cyril Ramaphosa talked about the state of the party. He also touched on what needed to emerge from the conference. Top of the list was the fundamental renewal of the ANC movement. 

29 Jul 2022 11AM 5 min

How a racy Afrikaans series landed on Netflix

A giant stroke of serendipity – a script abandoned for nine years, the availability of a Hollywood star and a determined trio’s passionate pitch to Netflix - has led to a racy Afrikaans skop-skiet-en-donder series filmed in Pretoria making it onto the American streaming service. Next month Netflix will premier…

29 Jul 2022 6AM 5 min

What are you waiting for? Apologise to Mkhwebane, Mpofu tells witness

Dali Mpofu, acting for Busisiwe Mkhwebane, has asked a witness in her impeachment inquiry to apologise to the suspended public protector for "belittling" her. Sphelo Samuel has echoed claims by a former senior investigator in the public protector's office that Mkhwebane did not want adverse findings made against politicians. He…

28 Jul 2022 11AM 4 min

ANC is not running a cash-in-transit heist, says Pule Mabe

ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe's explanation as to why the ruling party can’t guarantee its staff will be paid on time has been met with mixed reactions, with some calling it irresponsible.  Speaking to SABC News at the ANC's gala dinner on Wednesday ahead of the party's national policy conference, Mabe…

28 Jul 2022 6AM 1 min