South Africa is moving ahead with one of the most significant immigration reforms of the democratic era after Cabinet approved the updated White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection (CIRP). The approval signals the start of sweeping legislative changes that could reshape how work visas, permanent residency and citizenship are granted in the country….
A helicopter that went missing during an operational mission in Kruger National Park has been successfully located, with all four occupants found alive after spending the night in a remote bush area. The aircraft disappeared on Monday while carrying out an investigation linked to an animal carcass discovered inside the park. Crew forced to spend…
South African motorists may be heading for another severe fuel price increase in May, with the latest projections pointing to further pain at the pumps as global oil markets remain under pressure. The latest Central Energy Fund data released on 6 April shows under-recoveries continuing to widen, raising concerns that fuel costs could climb sharply…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to receive the credentials of several newly appointed foreign diplomats on Wednesday, including United States ambassador-designate Leo Brent Bozell, in what may mark an important moment in the strained relationship between Pretoria and Washington. The official credentials ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential…
South Africa has taken another major step toward dismantling its controversial captive lion breeding sector after the National Council of Provinces approved a draft notice that would prohibit the establishment of new captive lion facilities nationwide. The decision, backed unanimously by all nine provinces, has been welcomed by National Council of SPCAs as a landmark…
South Africa’s Parliament has raised serious concerns over the lack of criminal accountability in corruption investigations involving the country’s water and sanitation sector, despite billions of rand linked to fraud, irregular procurement and failed infrastructure projects. A presentation by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation revealed that civil…
A devastating head-on collision on the M17 in Gqeberha has claimed seven lives, pushing the Eastern Cape’s Easter road death toll beyond 15 and renewing calls for stricter road safety during the holiday period. The fatal crash took place at around 3pm on Sunday between KwaZakhele and Motherwell. Authorities confirmed that a Renault Triber carrying…
A major surprise raid at Pollsmoor Correctional Facility over the Easter weekend has led to the seizure of drugs, cellphones and weapons as South African authorities intensify efforts to restore discipline inside prisons. The late-night operation, led by National Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale of the Department of Correctional Services, took place on Saturday at the high-security…
The United States ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, has called for a stronger economic partnership between Washington and Pretoria, saying future bilateral ties should be driven by trade and investment rather than aid. The remarks come at a time when diplomatic relations between the two countries remain under pressure following a series…
A South African Police Service captain assigned to the finance section of the Presidential Protection Services has been suspended following allegations of multi-million-rand fraud involving public funds. The officer, attached to the Protection and Security Services division, is accused of manipulating internal payment systems to divert money intended for official travel expenses. According to SAPS…
