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Gauteng SAPS issues warning about identity fraud targeting businesses
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (361+ words) The profile being used by the criminals. Police in Gauteng are sending out a warning to businesses, especially those with accommodation establishments, about a scam involving the fraudulent use of a police official's identity." The police official, who is a…...
Domestic Animal Rescue Group fights back against shocking dog cruelty allegations
19+ min ago (529+ words) Animal welfare organisation, Domestic Animal Rescue Group (DARG), has denied any link to dogs shown in a viral cruelty video circulating on social media. Animal welfare organisation'the'Domestic Animal Rescue Group (DARG) has denied any connection to dogs shown in a…...
Ekurhuleni university: Minister Manamela unveils bold plans amid funding hurdles
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (761+ words) Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela says the construction of the Ekurhuleni University of Science and Innovation cannot commence until the feasibility studies are concluded, designs finalised, and funding secured. Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela said a confirmed location and exact…...
'This policy is reactionary, not proactive': Councillor challenges e Thekwini's disaster management framework
2+ hour ago (597+ words) This was the view of Dr Jonathan Annipen, IFP councillor in e Thekwini, at a council meeting on Thursday, when the revised framework, in accordance with the Disaster Management Act, was approved." The updated framework provides a strategic foundation to…...
17 years behind bars: The fall of corrupt ex-police officers
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (597+ words) Former detective Sergeant Bonginkosi Dlamini, who accepted a bribe to weaken evidence in a 2018 murder case and interfered with State witnesses, was sentenced to 17 years in jail. The Pinetown Regional Court recently sentenced two former senior police officers, Lieutenant Colonel…...
High Court rules in favour of elderly security guard in police shooting case
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (628+ words) Security guard Siphiwe Mbanga has been awarded full compensation by the High Court of South Africa after being shot in the leg by police during duty at a mushroom farm. Image: AI / RON A security guard is set to be…...
November 4 local govt election date: Eligible South Africans urged to register to vote
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (524+ words) The Electoral Commission of South Africa has urged eligible South Africans especially young people to register to vote. The local government elections will be held on November 4, 2026. Image: File: Henk Kruger / Independent Newspapers The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC)…...
No exam chaos: IEC promises seamless elections in November
6+ hour, 56+ min ago (963+ words) The IEC's decision to schedule the local government elections in November has received thumbs up as they will not disrupt school exams. The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has expressed confidence that November 4, the day for the local government…...
Urgent investigation demanded into Gauteng officer's suicide linked to workplace bullying
4+ hour, 1+ min ago (600+ words) Allegations of workplace bullying and harassment have surfaced at Sunnyside SAPS after a senior police officer took his own life. Image: Leon Lestrade / Independent Newspapers The Portfolio Committee on Police has expressed deep concern and dismay at allegations surrounding the…...
LOOK | Rats, rubble and rot grip police accommodation in Nelson Mandela Bay
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (635+ words) A dead rat lies in a corridor at the police accommodation block It's a case of no clean sweep yet at the building where Nelson Mandela Bay police members live, as rats, heaps of rubbish, broken taps, maggots, collapsing ceilings…...