Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Violence against women cannot be tolerated - Boshielo

 

Police Deputy Minister Polly Boshielo says gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) cannot and must not be allowed to persist.

“Gender-based violence and femicide remain rampant issues that continue to plague our communities creating an environment of fear and insecurity,” Boshielo said.

Speaking in Ivory Park in Tembisa during a GBVF

New King Nyabela Hospital offers suit of health care services

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially opened the new King Nyabela Hospital – fulfilling government’s commitment to universal health coverage for all.

With some 87% of people completely reliant on public healthcare in Mpumalanga, the 220-bed hospital goes a long way in serving the 240 000

Minister Gayton McKenzie clarifies funding framework of sport in South Africa

 In the interests of sport governance and healthy public education, the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has issued this reminder of how government funding of both local and international sporting events operates.

 
There have been numerous media reports and increasingly vitriolic public opinion largely

Minister Leon Schreiber launches new Home Affairs online services

Home Affairs launches new online service to make switching to the Smart ID Card easier than ever

The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, today launched a new online service that makes it easier than ever for South Africans to find their nearest participating bank branch to apply for a Smart ID Card during the Home Affairs Digital Partnership media event with FNB at Canal Walk in Cape Town.

Available at myhomeaffairsonline.dha.gov.za, the new platform enables citizens to instantly

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

SAPS salutes women in blue

As the country commemorates Women's Month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched its campaign, which celebrates the dedication, resilience and professionalism of female officers who stand at the forefront of protecting women, children and other vulnerable groups while helping to build safer communities.

As part of the campaign, the SAPS highlighted the work of 45-

President Cyril Ramaphosa pleased with Deputy President’s recovery

President Cyril Ramaphosa is pleased with the recovery of Deputy President Paul Mashatile following a minor surgical procedure.

The President visited the Deputy President this afternoon and was assured that his Deputy will soon be back at work.

Minister Dean Macpherson secures zero costs for fishermen and small businesses in Elands Bay

Public Works & Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has secured an agreement preventing Cederberg Local Municipality from charging local fishermen and SMMEs rental, fees or other charges for using the Elands Bay slipway and related harbour facilities.

Under the agreement, the municipality will assume responsibility for managing, securing