Johannesburg: The South African Police Service (SAPS) has made a significant breakthrough in its nationwide crime-fighting initiative, Operation Shanela, by arresting 11,059 suspects between 11 and 17 November 2024. This large-scale operation involved coordinated efforts across various provinces, targeting serious and violent crimes with a series of high-impact activities such

Rio de Janeiro: President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the Group of 20 (G20) leaders to speak up against the violence in Gaza and work towards achieving a solution for both Palestinians and Israelis. ‘As the G20 collective, we need to add our voices to ensure that the carnage that is

Durban: Since 2019, construction site disruptions by criminal syndicates have disrupted over 180 projects worth R63 billion, using tactics such as extortion, intimidation, violence, and sabotage. ‘Their demands for up to 30% of contract value undermine the integrity of our procurement systems and delay critical infrastructure delivery,’ the Deputy Minister

Harare: Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile is set to participate in the Extraordinary Meeting of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government in Harare, Zimbabwe. Representing President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Republic of South Africa, Mashatile will attend the crucial meeting scheduled for Wednesday. According to

Pretoria: Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Deputy Minister Steve Letsike has highlighted the role of power relations in the violation of women’s rights. Letsike emphasized that societal conditioning has led men to feel entitled to women’s time, labor, and bodies, perpetuating a cycle of gender-based violence. According to South

Rio de Janeiro: International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola says global citizens must hold the leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) accountable. This comes after various declarations and commitments were made during the summit that opened on Monday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The first day of the