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President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation on the government’s management approach to illegal migration and the recent surge in protests against foreign nationals. South Africa. (GCIS)

Migration tensions test Pretoria’s African ambitions

The diplomatic effort follows Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on Sunday, in which he announced a raft of measures aimed at tackling illegal immigration, including immigration…

Gauteng experienced a notable 15% decrease in murders and a 9.9% drop in rape cases but kidnapping increased by 1.6% and sexual assault by 5.2%

Murders in Gauteng decrease while sexual assault and kidnapping trend upwards

Gauteng experienced a notable 15% decrease in murders and a 9.9% drop in rape cases but kidnapping increased by 1.6% and sexual assault by 5.2%

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Sunday night address to the nation was a clear attempt to show that the state is taking control of South Africa’s migration crisis. (GCIS)

The president has spoken but whether he can deliver hangs in the balance

Opposition parties are highlighting the massive gap between the government’s policy goals and its capacity to execute them as it tackles migration management

Crime intelligence head Major General Feroz Khan

Feroz Khan to appear before Madlanga commission after dropping court bid

He is out on R20 000 bail and is expected to appear in the Kempton Magistrate’s Court in July

Musa Mbhele, the eThekwini city manager fires back, saying his detractors must prove their sexual claims.

eThekwini city manager fires back at accusers, asks them to prove sexual allegations against him

‘People have created this monster that has a libido on steroids he cannot control … The emotional scars inflicted on me because of these unsubstantiated claims is unexplainable’

Eastern Cape judge president, Selby Mbenenge. (Judges Matter)

Mbenenge fights JSC bid to recommend that Parliament impeach him

The Eastern Cape judge president says the Judicial Service Commission ruling that he committed gross misconduct is irrational and procedurally flawed

King MisuZulu’s right-hand man embarks on a new economic trajectory for hostels and townships

‘I was assigned a mammoth task by his Majesty the King. All hands are on deck and we are determined to transform the economy of the townships and hostels. We must transform these…

Hawks Lieutenant Colonel Nkoana Sebola Photo: Supplied

Madlanga commission hears businessman was tracked alongside 715kg cocaine shipment from Durban to Joburg

Hawk Lieutenant Colonel Nkoana Sebola presented a text message that links businessman Tumelo Nku and police officers to disputed Aeroton cocaine bust

President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation on the government’s management approach to illegal migration and the recent surge in protests against foreign nationals. South Africa. (GCIS)

Ramaphosa unveils immigration crackdown, warns against xenophobia

Ramaphosa said South Africa could protect its borders while upholding constitutional values and human dignity.

Richard Shibiri was found guilty of misconduct that brought the SAPS into disrepute, including associating with known criminal Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. Photo: Screenshot from proceedings

SAPS head of organised crime Richard Shibiri axed

Shibiri was found guilty of misconduct that brought the SAPS into disrepute, including associating with known criminal Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala

Balancing act: As a country heavily reliant on imported fuel and road transport, increases in diesel and petrol costs affect everything from farming
and food processing to distribution and retail. Photo: File

South Africans hit hard by the rising cost of living

As fuel prices increase, interest rates soar and food prices hit through the roof, citizens face tough times with many households battling to put food on the table

Distancing himself: Hawks officer Colonel Gavin Jacob testifying at the Madlanga commission. He said a
polygraph test had vindicated him of being involved in the drug theft. Photo: Supplied

Team probing the Hawks ‘was biased‘

Hawks Colonel Gavin Jacob told the Madlanga commission the internal investigation into the drug theft was aimed at creating a false narrative

The cost of living does not reward breaks of any nature.

The cost of living does not reward breaks

It does not pause because you have given birth. It does not soften because you are tired. It demands that you keep moving, bruised and battered if necessary.

Strict bail conditions: Businessman Rafik Mohamed has been charged with fraud, theft and contravention of the Companies Act. Photo: Screenshot

Rafik Mohamed out on bail

Ongoing investigations linked to SA Steel Mills

Rafik Mohamed to remain in custody as court postpones bail bid

Former SA Steel Mills owner Rafik Mohamed’s bail application was postponed until 4 June and the case transferred to the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court

Ernst Marais (71) and Dina (73).

Two suspects arrested in Mozambique over Kruger National Park murder of Marais couple

Two suspects have been arrested in Mozambique over the murder of South African tourists Dina and Ernst Marais in Kruger National Park near Crooks Corner

Former SA Steel Mills owner Rafik Mohamed has been detained at the Midrand police station in a development that could mark a significant escalation in investigations surrounding the troubled steel manufacturer.

BREAKING: Former SA Steel Mills owner detained

Sources familiar with the matter confirmed to the Mail & Guardian on Tuesday night that Mohamed was being held at the police station.

Acting head of the SIU Leonard Lekgetho. (SA government/Facebook)

SIU to recover R8 million bursary funded to deceased students, foreign nationals and officials

The SIU has made 36 referrals for disciplinary action against officials, including human resources personnel, administrative clerks and directors, for contravening the Public…

KZN Public Works and Infrastructure MEC Martin Meyer and HOD Dr Vish Govender at the KZN DPWI Technology & Innovation Summit in Durban on Monday. Source: DPWI

KZN Public Works slashes wasteful expenditure to zero, invests R20m to go paperless

The second-smallest provincial department by budget allocation is leveraging its savings to bankroll a R20 million digital overhaul aimed at eradicating paper-based bureaucracy,…

Brother’s keeper: Lesetja Senona, KZN head of the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (the Hawks), at
the Madlanga inquiry. Photo: Screenshot

Hawks boss Senona to face Madlanga commission over Port Shepstone cocaine theft

Madlanga commission to focus on Port Shepstone cocaine theft as Hawks boss Senona prepares to testify