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400 Peace Officers Sworn In to Strengthen PRASA Security

Johannesburg: The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has bolstered its internal security capacity with the swearing in of 400 peace officers. This brings the total number of PRASA Peace Officers to 686. The officers will be responsible for safeguarding rail infrastructure, ensuring the safety of commuters, and protecting

Investing in Research Key to Combating Inequality in Africa

Ekurhuleni: Africa must strengthen its research infrastructure – particularly public research capabilities – if it is to meaningfully address inequality. Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, emphasized the importance of research in addressing structural inequality, poverty, and unemployment, which are rooted in the continent’s colonial past. He

Suspect in Bronkhorstspruit Tavern Shooting Arrested

Bronkhorstspruit: The Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Investigations team, in collaboration with members from SAPS Bronkhorstpruit, has successfully apprehended a suspect involved in a tavern shooting incident that took place on 5 October 2025. The suspect is set to face the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s Court today, charged with five counts of

Home Affairs Launches Doorstep Passport Delivery for South Africans Overseas

Cape town: In another major step towards fulfilling the Home Affairs vision of delivering ‘Home Affairs home’, Minister Leon Schreiber announced the introduction of doorstep delivery of passports for South African citizens living abroad. According to South African Government News Agency, the service will commence on 1 November 2025. This

Tech Solution Boosts SA’s Fight Against TB

Johannesburg: The Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, will officially launch a publicly accessible, near-live tuberculosis (TB) dashboard on Friday. This initiative is part of a collaborative effort between the Department of Health, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), and the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) to reduce TB

No Official Changes to Name of Kruger National Park

Pretoria: No changes have been made to the name of the Kruger National Park, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr. Dion George, has confirmed. The Minister has not approved any changes to the name, and no notice has been published in the Government Gazette regarding such a