Suspended Crime Intelligence boss Feroz Khan has been shot in an incident that has triggered a high-level investigation by the South African Police Service (SAPS). The shooting comes just days before Khan was expected to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, where he is due to testify in connection
South Africa has seen a sharp rise in anti-immigration protests and attacks targeting foreign nationals in recent weeks, as tensions over undocumented migration continue to intensify. Many migrants have reported incidents of intimidation, harassment, and assault, with growing fears for their safety ahead of the nationwide March on March demonstrations
North West businessman Brown Mogotsi may return to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, depending on developments linked to upcoming evidence, as he remains in custody after his second attempt to secure bail failed in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. Mogotsi is facing charges including perjury, defeating the ends of justice, and
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has approached the High Court in Pretoria seeking an urgent interdict to halt the implementation of phase two of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act. The legislation is designed to deal with traffic offences through an administrative system, easing pressure
After years of delays, amendments, and extensive public consultation, South Africa is moving closer to implementing stricter tobacco control measures following Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health’s endorsement of the desirability of the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill. The proposed legislation seeks to significantly tighten the regulation of
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has begun conducting lifestyle audits of senior officials within the Department of Basic Education, focusing on staff in procurement and human resources, which are regarded as high-risk areas for corruption. The audits aim to detect unexplained wealth and strengthen oversight within the department responsible for
by: Odwa Mkentane Community activist and founder of the Nehemiah Call Initiative Pastor Dean Ramjoomia held a protest outside the Home Affairs building in the Cape Town CBD on Thursday against the call by the March and March group to deport illegal foreigners, stating that the call is only targeted
The Siyafana Sonke Action Campaign has urged government to take stronger action to protect migrant communities, saying its response to recent incidents of violence and intimidation remains inadequate. The call follows a meeting on Thursday between the civil society coalition, which represents more than 160 organisations, and a government delegation
The Western Cape Department of Mobility, the City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate, and Sibanye Bus Services have strongly condemned the ongoing attacks on buses operating in and around Dunoon. According to the organisations, the repeated stoning incidents have not only caused extensive damage to public transport vehicles but
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
