Hope Ntanzi

Junior Multimedia Journalist

Here’s how Correctional Services is cracking down on prison cellphone smuggling

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Minister Pieter Groenewald outlines intensified searches, staff vetting and stricter controls to curb cellphone smuggling in prisons, as Parliament raises alarm ...

Ramaphosa: 250,000 jobs created as South Africa’s economy shows signs of recovery

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is showing signs of economic recovery, with falling unemployment, improved government finances, and progress on structural ...

Nkabinde admits using 'thumb sucked' dates over Mchunu-Mogotsi meeting

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Cedric Nkabinde, Chief of Staff, faced scrutiny in Parliament after admitting confusion over meeting dates with Minister Senzo Mchunu and Brown Mogotsi, describing ...

Nkabinde tells Parliament: Cele used whistleblower report to block McBride’s contract

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Cedrick Nkabinde told Parliament that former police minister Bheki Cele used his whistleblower report to block Robert McBride’s IPID contract renewal after exposing ...

Mashatile outlines legislative reforms to boost growth, reduce poverty and strengthen the state

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile told the NCOP that government is fast-tracking legislation and reforms to drive inclusive economic growth, reduce poverty, improve ...

Home Affairs minister reveals over 4.4 million South Africans without IDs

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Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber reveals that over 4.4 million South Africans aged 16 and older are without identity documents. Schreiber said mobile services, ...

Nzimande proposes special congress to reassess SACP’s 2026 election decision and strengthen party unity

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Prof Blade Nzimande calls for a Special National Congress to reassess the SACP’s 2024 resolution on contesting 2026 elections, addressing internal weaknesses, restoring ...

Ramaphosa urges G20 leaders to address global inequality

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President Cyril Ramaphosa urged the G20 to tackle global inequality, highlighting a new report recommending policies such as debt reform, national inequality reduction ...

Ramaphosa warns employers hiring undocumented migrants will face fines or jail

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President Ramaphosa says illegal immigration strains social services and national security, as government strengthens border controls with guards, drones, electronic ...

Despite crippling water issues, Morero insists Johannesburg is G20-ready

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Amid criticism from opposition parties and civil society over water and leadership issues, Mayor Dada Morero maintains Johannesburg is fully prepared to host the ...

Minister Kubayi studying Malawi ruling that blocks Bushiris’ extradition to South Africa

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Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi is analysing the Malawi High Court' s recent ruling that blocks the extradition of Shepherd and Mary Bushiri to South Africa.

Border chaos: too few soldiers, too little tech, warns Gigaba

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Dr Malusi Gigaba cautions that gaps in the SANDF and Border Management Authority, including insufficient technology and staff, threaten South Africa’s ability to ...

Godongwana appointed acting president as Ramaphosa embarks on international visits

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Enoch Godongwana will serve as Acting President from 21 to 27 October as President Ramaphosa visits Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Switzerland to bolster ties ...

DBE ready for 2025 matric exams as 900,000 candidates prepare to write

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The Department of Basic Education says it is fully prepared for the 2025 matric exams, with nearly 900,000 candidates registered and all nine provinces confirming ...

Mbalula says Madlanga Commission prevented possible repeat of July unrest

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ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula says the party fully supports President Ramaphosa’s Madlanga Commission, warning ignoring serious allegations by KZN police ...

'An Avoidable Crisis': Parliament hits out at Fort Hare over student unrest

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Parliament’s Higher Education Committee will visit Fort Hare after student protests caused up to R500 million in damage. The committee hopes to uncover root causes ...

Gwarube to outline readiness for 2025 matric exams

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Minister Siviwe Gwarube will in a briefing outline the education system’s readiness to administer the 2025 matric exams, including learner support, exam centre details, ...

Sibiya denies personal ties to Mogotsi and Matlala | SAPS Inquiry

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Lt General Shadrack Sibiya tells Parliament he received warnings and information from activist Brown Mgotsi but never had a personal relationship with him, and that ...

SAPS Inquiry | I had a good relationship with Mkhwanazi but AKA murder arrests broke us - Shadrack Sibiya

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Sibiya emphasised the fallout wasn’t personal but a result of misunderstanding and power dynamics.

ICYMI: 10 key highlights from Mkhwanazi’s testimony on SAPS corruption

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Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee heard damning allegations from KZN’s police commissioner, who linked top politicians, SAPS officials, and rogue operatives to efforts ...

'Eight years of losses end today' - Ramaphosa celebrates Eskom profitability

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Eskom’s improved performance reflects South Africa’s broader recovery efforts, says President Ramaphosa, who credits coordinated government action and policy reforms ...

ANC not damaged by honest criticism, says Mbalula amid backlash over Ramaphosa, Mantashe comments

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ANC secretary- general Fikile Mbalula says the ANC is not damaged by self-criticism, arguing that honesty about poor municipal performance shows accountability, ...

Gayton McKenzie to resign as minister, PA to exit all ANC coalitions over 'disrespect'

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McKenzie announced his resignation and the PA's coalition exit, blaming the ANC for ignoring agreements, rejecting PA appointments, and mishandling the Westbury ...

Watch VideoPresident Ramaphosa calls for urgent action on climate justice and multilateral reform at the UN

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President Cyril Ramaphosa urges world leaders at the UN General Assembly to unite against pressing global crises, advocating for climate justice, economic equality, ...

'Our towns are hijacked': ANCYL leader calls for crackdown on illegal foreigners and crime in South African towns

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ANCYL president Collen Malatji has warned that crime and undocumented foreigners are overrunning towns, leaving South Africans feeling like outsiders in their own ...