ActionSA President Herman Mashaba has issued a strongly worded statement declaring that his party will not be dictated to by other political parties, commentators or supporters of rival organisations. In a statement issued on Saturday, Mashaba said political disagreements must be distinguished from outright disrespect. He added that he had reached a point where he would no longer remain silent while people attempted to “bully, undermine and dictate” to him and the organisation he leads. His remarks come amid growing…
Investigators working on the murder case of Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart have been placed under 24-hour police protection after receiving a series of threats and intimidation attempts, the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry heard on Monday. Testifying before the commission, Witness A, a detective attached to the SAPS Organised Crime Unit in Gauteng, revealed that a group of 10 officers has been assigned specifically to protect members of the investigative team. He said the threats began shortly after several suspects —…
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says the department has implemented contingency measures to ensure that this year’s matric examinations proceed smoothly, even in the face of unexpected disruptions. More than 900,000 candidates are expected to sit for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, which officially begin on Tuesday. Gwarube said all provinces have developed comprehensive plans, including alternative examination venues, to deal with emergencies such as natural disasters, civil unrest, power cuts, or water outages. “One of the things that…
Over 185 motorists were arrested by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officers for driving under the influence of alcohol across all regions of the city. According to the JMPD, these arrests took place across the city between 13 October and 19 October. “These arrests confirm a robust week of operations aimed at enhancing public safety and ensuring road traffic compliance, resulting in the apprehension of a significant number of offenders. The high visibility of officers and continuous roadblocks were instrumental…