The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has dismissed allegations that ballot papers were stolen in Ward 19 in Rustenburg, following an incident involving an electoral official transporting ballot boxes after the conclusion of special voting. The allegations surfaced after political party representatives allegedly confronted an IEC area manager who was travelling with ballot boxes in her vehicle. The representatives reportedly suspected that the official was stealing ballot papers after noticing the boxes inside the vehicle. However, IEC Deputy Manager…
The North West Provincial Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (PROVJOINTS), led by the Acting Provincial Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, has reassured the people of the North West that it will be business as usual on 30 June, the deadline set for illegal migrants to leave the country. Naidoo made the remarks on Wednesday during a media briefing in Mahikeng on the province’s security preparedness. The briefing followed the PROVJOINTS operational planning process and a meeting attended by…
South Africa’s law enforcement agencies have vowed to prevent a repeat of the devastating July 2021 unrest as the country prepares for planned nationwide demonstrations on 30 June. Speaking at a joint media briefing in Centurion, Pretoria, Acting National Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane said the South African Police Service (SAPS), together with private security firms and other law enforcement agencies, has finalised extensive operational plans to maintain peace and stability. The demonstrations, expected to take place across the country, are…
The Gauteng Department of Education is facing delays in the issuing of June report cards due to technical challenges affecting its system. The department has appealed for patience and apologised for delays in the distribution of learners’ report cards at certain public schools. The disruption has been attributed to technical issues with the South African School Administration and Management System (SA-SAMS). This software streamlines school administration and provides data required by provincial departments to print report cards. The Education MEC,…