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Operation Shanela nets over 13 000 suspects
Operation Shanela nets over 13 000 suspects
Police have, through their high-density operations known as Operation Shanela, arrested 13 996 suspects throughout the country over the course of this past week.
Through detectives and crime intelligence tracing operations, roadblocks as well as stop and searches, police said they have taken a “bold and decisive approach” in protecting the communities that they serve.
The operations, which take place across the country, are led by the Provincial Commissioner of each province.
The following arrests were made:
• 4 065 wanted suspects for crimes such as murder, rape, possession of illegal firearms and business robberies;
• 106 suspects for murder;
• 150 suspects for attempted murder;
• 182 suspects for rape, 80 of them were arrested in the province of KwaZulu-Natal;
• 134 suspects for being in the illegal possession of firearms, 66 of them were arrested in the Eastern Cape;
• 582 suspects for the illegal dealing in liquor, 262 of these arrests were effected in KwaZulu-Natal, and
• 240 drug dealers.
Police said assault grievous bodily harm continues to register a large number of arrests, with 1 372 suspects arrested.
A total of 158 firearms were confiscated during operations, 47 of these firearms were confiscated during police operations in KwaZulu-Natal.
“This is the second consecutive week in which police in KZN recover a high number of firearms. In the week from 21 July to 27 July 2024, the province seized 40 firearms,” SAPS said.
Also, 1 448 rounds of ammunition were confiscated and 74 hijacked and stolen vehicles were recovered during the week’s operations.
“Two kidnappers were arrested and 90 undocumented Ethiopian nationals were rescued from a suspected human trafficking ring in Johannesburg.
“The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, the Hawks, in the Eastern Cape shot and killed five cash-in-transit [heist] suspects, while three suspects were arrested during a tracing operation.
“R300 million worth of drugs suspected to be crystal meth were seized in Fourways, Johannesburg. In the same operation, a kidnapped businessman was rescued and eight kidnappers were arrested.
“Counterfeit goods worth R7 million were seized in Fordsburg and Dragon City in Johannesburg.
“KwaZulu-Natal police intercepted criminals involved in serious and violent crime across the province, including suspects wanted for murders, armed robberies and hijackings. During arrests, police were confronted by heavy gunfire. Two police officers were injured and hospitalised, while more than 10 suspects were fatally wounded.”
The SAPS said police would continue with their operations and stamp the authority of the State to ensure the safety and security of all people living in South Africa. – SAnews.gov.za
Edwin
Mon, 08/05/2024 - 13:18
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Minister acknowledges need for women to be equitably represented
Minister acknowledges need for women to be equitably represented
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has committed to ensure that women’s emancipation remains one of the department’s key focus areas, in line with government’s constitutional responsibility to protect, promote and advance the rights of women in all areas of the economy.
Briefing media on departmental plans and priorities for 2024/25 in Boksburg on Monday, Majodina said as the country celebrates 30 years of freedom and democracy this year, the month of August serves as an opportunity for the water sector to reflect on how women, in particular, are affected by a lack of access to clean water and safe sanitation.
“Women normally bear the brunt of the burden of fetching water from afar when they do not have access to clean running water. There is an ongoing need to ensure that women are equitably represented in the sector and have access to opportunities that are available in the sector,” Majodina said.
Community outreach programmes
Majodina said the department will be undertaking community outreach programmes to educate communities to understand that the provision of water services falls under the municipalities’ roles and responsibilities.
This follows numerous calls and messages received by the department, where the public, including local provincial leaders, share their challenges with water and sanitation service delivery at local level.
Among the challenges reported include lack of access to water, sewage pollution, and disruptions in water supply for various reasons.
According to the Minister, the callers do not seem to understand that the provision of water services is the responsibility of municipalities, not the national Department of Water and Sanitation.
“It will be a priority for us to correct this misunderstanding and to encourage communities and community leaders to hold their municipalities accountable for the delivery of water and sanitation services.
“When we receive calls related to the responsibilities of the national department or the water boards, we ensure that these issues are dealt with.
“The first point of call for residents to raise issues regarding municipal water and sanitation services must be their municipalities. However, when we receive calls related to water and sanitation services which are the responsibility of municipalities, we refer these to the relevant municipalities to resolve,” Majodina said.
Majodina reiterated that only the municipalities can resolve these issues, and “the national department cannot do maintenance or repairs to municipal infrastructure on behalf of a municipality”.
The call centre number where the department receives complaints and queries about all aspects of water and sanitation in the country is 0800 200 200.
Highlighting the department’s activities during its first 30 days, Majodina said the department has presented the Budget Vote Policy Statement for the 2024/2025 financial year to Parliament, followed by a series of appearances before various parliamentary committees.
READ I Majodina commits to improving water, sanitation services
“In addition, we have also met and had robust engagements with our seven water boards on their plans, the projects they are undertaking, and the challenges they face in their effort to provide potable bulk water services to their customers, who are municipalities and industries within their areas of service,” Majodina said.
Increase in water demand
While South Africa is one of the 30 most water-scarce countries in the world, Majodina said the consumption of water is 218 litres per capita per day, compared to the international average of 173 litres per capita per day.
“We have already captured 75% of the available surface water in dams, and the remaining opportunities for capturing surface water are expensive. At the same time, the demand for water in South Africa is increasing, as a result of population growth and economic growth.
“The average national access to at least an RDP level of water service has increased from approximately 60% in 1994 to approximately 90% currently. This is a major achievement,” Majodina said.
RDP or higher service levels are regarded as tapped (safe) water through a communal stand pipe within 200 metres from the dwelling, water in the yard or water in the dwelling. – SAnews.gov.za
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Mon, 08/05/2024 - 13:21
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Public servants urged to enrol for gender awareness courses
Public servants urged to enrol for gender awareness courses
Public Service and Administration Minister, Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi, has invited public servants to enrol for gender awareness courses at the National School of Government (NSG) to advance women’s socio-economic rights while promoting their safety and security.
This, according to the department, is part of marking National Women’s Month which South Africa commemorates annually in August.
This year the country marks National Women’s Month under the theme: Celebrating 30 Years of Freedom Towards Women’s Development.
READ | SA commemorates Women's Month
Buthelezi has urged public servants at national, provincial and local government to enrol for courses at the NSG as one of the institutions that plays critical role in promoting women’s development and well-being in the public sector and society in general.
The NSG offers a suite of courses promoting gender awareness and gendered policy making.
Some of the courses offered are:
- The Gender-Based Violence Course aims to improve capacity to identify and address the root causes of and eradicate gender-based violence in society and the workplace.
- The Mainstreaming Gender in the Public Service Course capacitates public servants to integrate gender considerations into daily planning and programme activities across all levels of the public sector.
- The Gender Responsive Planning and Budgeting Course builds the capacity of public servants to understand the importance of and acquire the necessary tools and skills for gender responsive planning and budgeting.
The Minister added that government needs to work harder to raise consciousness within the public sector and urged both men and women to enrol for the courses.
“We need to promote a positive attitude and awareness amongst those delivering services at the coalface.
“Staff in government facilities such as small business development centres, social security offices, police stations, courts, hospitals and municipal offices need to ensure that women are treated with respect and dignity.
“They need to understand that women’s rights are human rights, and that equality is a constitutional right for all. The NSG training equips public servants to gain consciousness that will enable them to deliver services in a more informed and gender-sensitive manner.”
Minister Buthelezi encouraged public servants to also take advantage of the courses to empower themselves with the knowledge and skills to fight the scourge through policy making, implementation and the day-to-day work of providing government services.
“Our country sadly faces the scourge of gender-based violence and women are at the receiving end. Many women have lost their lives while many face abuse, harassment and attacks. Survivors and their families need to find responsive and caring public servants in hospitals, police stations and welfare services.”
For enrolment, departments should contact the NSG on contactcentre@thensg.gov.za. – SAnews.gov.za
Edwin
Mon, 08/05/2024 - 14:02
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Gautrain partners with Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series for seamless Race Day travel between Tshwane and Joburg
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DWS priorities completion of bucket eradication projects
DWS priorities completion of bucket eradication projects
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says it will prioritise the completion of the remaining delayed Bucket Eradication Programme projects in the Northern Cape and the Free State.
Briefing the media on the department’s plans and priorities for the 2024/25 financial year on Monday, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina said of the 33 projects which formed part of the programme in the Free State, 26 have been completed (eradicating approximately 32 000 buckets).
“Approximately 10 000 buckets remain to be eradicated in the seven incomplete projects. Of 30 projects which formed part of the programme in the Northern Cape, 29 are completed (eradicating approximately 12 000 buckets), and 596 buckets remain to be eradicated in the one incomplete project,” Majodina said.
However, the Minister acknowledged that the programme will not result in the eradication of the “undignified” and “repugnant” bucket system altogether from the South African landscape. This is because the programme only focuses on eradicating buckets in certain towns in certain provinces, where they were identified in 2012.
She said since then, and on an ongoing basis, other municipalities elsewhere have introduced buckets systems in formal and informal settlements.
“The eradication of buckets is therefore a moving target. In order to address this, Cabinet has recently approved a National Sanitation Framework which will provide the basis for the department to issue new national minimum norms and standards for sanitation which will prohibit the use of the bucket system in both formal and informal settlements,” Majodina said.
Working together with the Water Research Commission, the department is developing new safe, dignified, on-site and non-sewered sanitation systems.
“These solutions will use much less water than water-borne sewered sanitation systems, which is necessary in a water scarce country such as South Africa. Such systems will need to be implemented by municipalities.”
Strengthening partnerships
The Minister added that the Ministry of Water and Sanitation will continue to collaborate with all sectors, especially the private sector, to contribute to resolving the country’s water and sanitation challenges.
This is in line with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s call to strengthen collaboration and social compacts with the private sector, labour, civil society and government.
In addition to partnerships with mining houses for water supply projects, the department is also facilitating partnerships between the private sector and municipalities, through its Water Partnerships Office, which was established in collaboration with the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and the South African Local Government Association (SALGA).
This includes finalising plans with the eThekwini, Mangaung, Buffalo City, Nelson Mandela Bay, and Tshwane municipalities to mobilise private sector finance for the replacement of leaking municipal water distribution pipes which are resulting in high levels of non-revenue water.
Water Services Amendment Bill
Meanwhile, the department will shortly be presenting the Water Services Amendment Bill to Cabinet for approval for it to be submitted to Parliament.
Majodina noted that despite the high level of support provided by the department to the municipalities, the municipal water and sanitation services continue to decline.
She said the Amendment Bill provides for the introduction of an operating license system for Water Services Providers, to enable Water Services Authorities to ensure that their providers have a minimum level of capability to provide water and sanitation services that meet national norms and standards.
“The amendments propose that this should be done through the introduction of an operating license requirement for Water Services Providers, to ensure that they have a minimum level of competency.
“The Bill also introduces measures to enable the national department to take regulatory action against municipalities which do not comply with national minimum norms and standards for water services,” the Minister said. – SAnews.gov.za
GabiK
Mon, 08/05/2024 - 14:23
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Siyavela Impact Launches Online to Connect and Support Changemakers Globally
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Fuel price decreases in August
Fuel price decreases in August
The Department of Minerals and Petroleum Resources has announced decreases for all grades of fuel for the month of August.
The price decreases expected to kick in on Wednesday are as follows:
• Petrol 93 (ULP and LRP): 15 cents decrease
• Petrol 95 (ULP and LRP): 15 cents decrease
• Diesel (0.05% sulphur): 28 cents decrease
• Diesel (0.005% sulphur): 17 cents decrease
• Illuminating Paraffin (wholesale): 22 cents decrease
• Single Maximum National Retail Price for illuminating paraffin: 29 cents decrease.
• Maximum LP Gas Retail Price: 14 cents per kg decrease
This means that a litre of 95 petrol, which currently costs R23.26 in Gauteng, will now cost 23.11 cents a litre as of Wednesday.
In a statement on Monday, the department explained the international and local factors leading to the price adjustments for this month.
“The average Brent Crude oil price increased from 82.24 US Dollars (USD) to 83.55 USD per barrel, during the period under review. The main contributing factors are the decline in US inventories, reduced production from Canada due to the wildfires, tensions in the Middle East as well as continued production cuts by OPEC [Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries].
“The average international product prices for petrol increased slightly on average as the summer seasonal demand in the Northern Hemisphere improved, while diesel and illuminating paraffin prices decreased on average during the period under review.
“The Rand appreciated on average, against the US Dollar (from 18.44 to 18.23 Rand per USD) during the period under review when compared to the previous one. This led to lower contributions to the Basic Fuel Prices of all products by about 14.00 per litre,” the department said. – SAnews.gov.za
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Mon, 08/05/2024 - 11:00
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Government activities for the week 05 – 09 August 2025
Government activities for the week 05 – 09 August 2025
On Monday, 05 August, Ministry of Water and Sanitation to brief media on departmental plans and priorities for 2024/25 at the Birchwood Hotel, Boksburg.
On Tuesday, 06 August, Minister Blade Nzimande addresses 32nd General Assembly of the International Astronomy Union in Cape Town. Also on Tuesday, the National Treasury launches the Money Smart Week South Africa 2024.
On Tuesday, 06 August the Department of Employment and Labour holds joint Employment Equity advocacy workshops in partnership with the CCMA kick off in the North West province.
On Wednesday, 07 August, the Department of Employment and Labour holds joint Employment Equity advocacy workshops in partnership with the CCMA.
Also on Wednesday, 07 August through till Saturday, the Basic Education and Sport, Arts and Culture departments host the 2024 ABC Motsepe South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod, at the Rhema Bible Church in Randburg.
Thursday, 08 August, no confirmed events.
Friday, 09 August, Women’s Day will be commemorated nationally by all South Africans.
Neo
Mon, 08/05/2024 - 11:14
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Nzimande to address the world’s largest astronomy meeting
Nzimande to address the world’s largest astronomy meeting
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande, will give the opening address at the world’s largest astronomy meeting, the 32nd General Assembly of the International Astronomy Union (IAU).
The two week-long meeting will kick off on Tuesday, 6 August, in Cape Town, South Africa.
Hosted for the first time in Africa, the in-person and virtual global gathering of astronomers and other experts in the field will also provide open access for anyone to attend from anywhere in the world.
According to the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), world-renowned astronomers Dr Mae Jemison and Dr Sian Proctor will address the assembly.
Jemison became the first female African American commercial astronaut and mission pilot to travel into space when she went into orbit aboard the National Administration and Space Administration’s (NASA) Space Shuttle Endeavour on 12 September 1992.
Proctor is an astronaut and was the first female pilot of a commercial spaceship.
The department said the two renowned experts will speak to over 2 000 astronomers from around the world at this event, which takes place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
“The assembly is an opportunity for astronomers to address key topics in contemporary astronomy and assess the latest scientific progress in various specialised areas,” the statement read.
This year’s General Assembly represents a significant milestone, highlighting Africa’s growing role in the global astronomical community and its potential for major contributions to astronomical research and development.
Meanwhile, the Minister’s address will underscore the commitment to advance Africa’s astronomy and science on the global stage as well as highlight South Africa’s massive investments in skills and infrastructure development.
His speech will also touch on the geographical advantages of clear southern skies in the Karoo, its engineering and scientific base, and its growing international ranking and partnerships.
“One highlight will be the opportunity for attendees to speak to the astronauts on board the International Space Station live from the conference venue via ham radio, in partnership with Amateur Radio on the International Space Station.”
Other guests include the former director of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), Dr Bernie Fanaroff, who will deliver a talk on ‘Innovating at the periphery: the development of SKA and MeerKAT’.
The IAU General Assembly is held every three years and is led by the African Astronomical Society.
Each event advances the astronomical sciences through international collaboration and celebrates Africa's rich astronomical heritage and commitment to advancing the field.
The hybrid event is being hosted by the National Research Foundation, supported by the DSI.
The academic programme will include over 2 000 presentations scheduled across more than 300 sessions.
The General Assembly will include six symposia and 12 multi-session focus meetings. There will also be poster sessions and prize lectures given by recipients of prestigious awards in astronomy.
According to the department, this meeting will have a societal impact that goes beyond national barriers in a continent-wide celebration of astrology.
Exhibitors will include the South Africa Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO), the South African Astronomical Observatory, NASA, the European Space Agency and the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, the US National Radio Astronomy Observatory, and several South African agencies. – SAnews.gov.za
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Mon, 08/05/2024 - 11:26
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Ramokgopa to visit Northern Cape accident scene
Ramokgopa to visit Northern Cape accident scene
The Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Maropene Ramokgopa will conduct a site visit to the Tsantsabane Local Municipality following the death of four passengers and the injury of two others in a collision between a train and a private truck.
The Minister will be briefed on the accident and also pay respects to the victims of the accident.
On Sunday four passengers died while two were injured during the collision between Tsanstabane and Groenwater in the Northern Cape.
“I am saddened at the loss of life in another level crossing accident in the country. This tragic accident highlights the importance for all stakeholders to work together to promote railway level crossing safety. I would like to express my deepest and heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased passengers,” Ramokgopa said ahead of Monday’s visit. -SAnews.gov.za
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Mon, 08/05/2024 - 09:56
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Police rescue 90 Ethiopian nationals, kidnap victim
Police rescue 90 Ethiopian nationals, kidnap victim
Ninety undocumented Ethiopian nationals, who were allegedly being kept against their will and under inhumane conditions, have been rescued in Sunnydale Ridge, Johannesburg by the South African Police Service (SAPS) Special Task Force (STF) unit.
“A multidisciplinary team, led by the STF, were tracing a victim of kidnapping for ransom when they they also made the discovery of the undocumented nationals who were found locked up, confined and packed into rooms.
“Investigations are underway as to how these nationals were trafficked into SA,” said the police in a statement on Sunday, adding that the Ethiopian nationals were all taken to hospital for medical care.
Among the Ethiopian nationals was the kidnapped victim who was also rescued.
The victim had been kidnapped in Benoni on Tuesday afternoon and his kidnappers immediately started demanding hundreds of thousands of ransom money from his family.
Two alleged human traffickers and kidnappers who were found on the property have been arrested and are likely to face charges of kidnapping and human trafficking.
They are expected to appear before the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court soon.
The case has been handed over to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations (HAWKS) for further investigations.
The police said the operation would not have been successful without the work of the crime intelligence unit, organised crime detectives unit, Sandringham and Daveyton SAPS as well as private security. – SAnews.gov.za
Janine
Sun, 08/04/2024 - 12:38
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Former DHA official sentenced to 12 years imprisonment
Former DHA official sentenced to 12 years imprisonment
The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has welcomed the sentence imposed on a former Home Affairs official by the Durban Commercial Crime Court.
Judy Zuma was sentenced to an effective 12 years imprisonment this week. She was part of a syndicate which delivered fraudulent passports for reward to foreign nationals who did not qualify for the documents.
The Minister described the sentence as a breakthrough in the fight against organised corruption.
“The message sent by this conviction is crystal clear: if you engage in corruption, we will find you and we will pursue you until you are locked up. We will not rest until we have cleansed the scourge of corruption from the face of Home Affairs,” Schreiber said.
The Minister said the sentence must signal a new culture of zero-tolerance towards corruption.
“The fight against corruption in this department, as demonstrated by the serious nature of the issues raised in this case, is particularly urgent given that Home Affairs sits at the heart of our national security apparatus,” Schreiber said.
The sentence imposed on Zuma translates into an effective 12 years of direct imprisonment, with another 24 years suspended.
She was originally arrested in a sting operation after she tried to bribe a Home Affairs Counter Corruption officer with R10 000.
The court confirmed that Zuma, who was convicted for multiple offences, was part of a syndicate issuing fraudulent passports to foreign nationals who did not qualify for the documents.
Zuma was found to have processed 192 passports between 28 May and 12 June 2021 for foreign nationals who did not qualify to have them. She was paid R4 000 for each passport. She left the department in December 2021, following an internal disciplinary process.
The department said all the affected passports have been red-flagged, meaning that anyone who tries to use these fraudulent documents at a port of entry will be immediately arrested.
“So far, two foreign nationals have already been locked away, serving time for their involvement in this corrupt scheme. Another two were sentenced to four years imprisonment [on Friday],” said the department.
To improve the security of travel documents, the department in 2022 introduced a requirement that passports be activated via fingerprints at the office of application. This means that passports can only be used after the owner has validated them with their own fingerprints.
It is alleged that Zuma was recruited into this scheme by another former Home Affairs official, Zima Shange, who was sentenced to an effective 10 years imprisonment in October 2023.
The Minister said the crackdown on both officials and foreign nationals involved in the syndicate strengthened his resolve to support the work of the Counter-Corruption Branch of the department as the successful convictions demonstrate that the “cancer of corruption can be defeated”.
“I am repulsed by the actions of Zuma and other members of such syndicates, who cheapen our documents, threaten our security, and undermine the work done by committed Home Affairs officials,” Schreiber said. – SAnews.gov.za
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Sun, 08/04/2024 - 12:25
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Electoral Commission receives clean audit
Electoral Commission receives clean audit
The Electoral Commission has received a clean audit report for the fourth time in a row.
“The Electoral Commission is proud to announce that the Auditor-General has concluded the external audit procedures on the 2023/2024 financial statements of the Electoral Commission as well as Party Funding. The outcome of both these external audits is clean audit opinion.
“This feat is achieved for the fourth consecutive time,” the Commission said in a statement on Thursday.
The commission said the clean audit opinions speak to the financial probity as well as the strength of internal controls which remain of the highest standards adding that the adherence to prescripts in the form of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and its corresponding regulations.
Electoral Commission CEO Sy Mamabolo welcomed the clean audit and commended staff for working tirelessly to ensure that accountability, proficiency, and transparency is always at the centre of the organisation’s business practices.
“Throughout the years we have implemented internal controls to manage performance of the organisation. We strive to maintain this standard going forward, even during busy election periods,” said Mamabolo.
He went further to say, “as the Electoral Commission we have not only committed ourselves to delivering reputable elections but have also made it our business to ensure our business practices are of the highest standard through the consistent implementation of internal controls.”
The audit report, together with the Annual Report, will be presented to the seventh iteration of the National Assembly in line with the provisions of the Electoral Commission Act and the PFMA. -SAnews.gov.za
Edwin
Fri, 08/02/2024 - 09:09
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