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All eight police officers that were involved in the N1 assault case have been suspended in terms of the South African Police Service (SAPS) disciplinary regulations, as of Monday, 10 July 2023. Last week, Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola announced that the eight members of the South African Police Service have been issued with suspension …

On 12 June 2023, the National Assembly (NA) passed the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill. The NHI Bill seeks to provide universal access to health care services in the country in accordance with the National Health Insurance White Paper and the Constitution of South Africa. The Bill envisages the establishment of a National Health Insurance …

South Africa’s justice system considers all accused persons innocent until proven guilty. Yet, for many, the idea of justice being extended to all seems unpalatable in light of the country’s high crime rate. The recent attempt by a community mob to assault a Legal Aid South Africa (Legal Aid SA) legal practitioner in the Zebediela …

President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the passing of struggle stalwart and former Minister in the Presidency Essop Pahad. Mr Essop Goolam Pahad has passed away at the age of 84. President Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to the family, friends and comrades of the late veteran. President Ramaphosa said: “We mourn the passing …

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is investigating allegations of assault against members of the Protection Security Services unit in the South African Police Service (SAPS). IPID Executive Director Dikeledi Jennifer Ntlatseng received a complaint from Members of Parliament Andrew Whitfield and Ockert Terreblanche regarding an incident of assault that took place on the N1 …

The Electoral Commission (IEC) has partnered with social media giants Google, Meta, TikTok and non-profit organisation Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) to curb disinformation ahead of South Africa’s 2024 National and Provincial Elections. In a crucial step towards safeguarding the integrity of information and preserving the fundamentals of South Africa’s electoral processes, the parties signed a …

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) announced on Tuesday that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.4% in the first quarter of 2023. Data show that the manufacturing and finance industries were major drivers of growth on the supply side of the economy. “The demand side was lifted by exports, with smaller positive contributions …