South Africa continues to grapple with the bucket toilet system, a challenge that affects the dignity and health of many communities.
Minister Leon Schreiber has deployed AI-powered drones and body-worn cameras at South Africa's borders ahead of Easter weekend, with early trials showing a 215% increase in preventing illegal crossings.
Minister Leon Schreiber has deployed AI-powered drones and body-worn cameras at South Africa's borders ahead of Easter weekend, with early trials showing a 215% increase in preventing illegal crossings.
The South African Human Rights Commission has subpoenaed the Emfuleni Local Municipality after years of sewage spillage complaints dating back to 2022.
More than five months after Operation Vala Umgodi in Stilfontein, police confirm 156 cases involving 1 831 suspects remain pending. While over 1 000 miners have been found guilty on charges ranging from illegal mining to immigration violations, human rights organisations argue these are 'crimes of poverty' that could be resolved through proper regulation of abandoned mines.
Macua has made submissions to the South African Human Rights Commission ahead of the national inquiry into illegal mining.
Eskom said the case was reported via email and channeled through to its confidential whistleblowing hotline this month.
The Helen Suzman Foundation applied to be admitted as an ‘amicus curiae’ in the case brought by the families of the victims who were killed and disappeared during the apartheid era.
A shocking UN Human Rights Council report reveals an alarming surge in child trafficking worldwide, with four in 10 victims being children. Despite government efforts, trafficking networks are growing more sophisticated, using artificial intelligence to evade detection.
Eskom faces scrutiny over an alleged job-for-pals scandal involving an HR executive and a finance employee, leading to a whistleblower investigation.
A shocking UN Human Rights Council report reveals an alarming surge in child trafficking worldwide, with four in 10 victims being children. South Africa faces particular challenges, with approximately 30 000 children trapped in exploitation networks. Despite government efforts, trafficking networks are growing more sophisticated, using artificial intelligence to evade detection.
A shocking UN Human Rights Council report reveals an alarming surge in child trafficking worldwide, with four in 10 victims being children. South Africa faces particular challenges, with approximately 30 000 children trapped in exploitation networks. Despite government efforts, trafficking networks are growing more sophisticated, using artificial intelligence to evade detection.
Eskom confirmed the allegations, adding that the case was reported via email and channeled through to its confidential whistleblowing hotline.
Eskom confirmed the allegations, adding that the case was reported via email and channeled through to its confidential whistleblowing hotline.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged past failures in education reform.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged past failures in education reform.
The Public Protector has vindicated former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter in a high-profile investigation into allegations of nepotism and procurement irregularities. The investigation focused on the controversial R200 000 monthly appointment of Werner Mouton and found that all proper procedures were followed, despite claims of impropriety by former chief procurement officer Solly Tshitangano.
The Public Protector has vindicated former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter in a high-profile investigation into allegations of nepotism and procurement irregularities. The investigation focused on the controversial R200 000 monthly appointment of Werner Mouton and found that all proper procedures were followed, despite claims of impropriety by former chief procurement officer Solly Tshitangano.
A critical crisis unfolds as the SAPS DNA backlog surpasses 140 000 cases, forcing criminal cases to be withdrawn and leaving thousands of victims without justice.
A critical crisis unfolds as SAPS DNA backlog surpasses 140 000 cases, forcing criminal cases to be withdrawn and leaving thousands of victims without justice. Portfolio Committee warns of systemic failure in South Africa's criminal justice system as violent offenders remain free while crucial evidence goes unprocessed.
A critical crisis unfolds as SAPS DNA backlog surpasses 140 000 cases, forcing criminal cases to be withdrawn and leaving thousands of victims without justice. Portfolio Committee warns of systemic failure in South Africa's criminal justice system as violent offenders remain free while crucial evidence goes unprocessed.
The brutal murder of anti-crime activist Pamela Mabini highlights an alarming pattern of violence against South African whistle-blowers, with many facing death threats, job losses, and assassination attempts. As calls for stronger protection grow, this latest killing underscores the desperate need for immediate legislative action.
The assassination of Pamela Mabini, a key whistle-blower in the high-profile Timothy Omotoso case, has ignited nationwide outrage and urgent demands for stronger whistle-blower protection laws. Civil society organisations are condemning government delays in implementing crucial protective legislation while activists continue to pay with their lives.
Amid outrage over a racially biased job advertisement, Giwusa demands the removal of Minister McKenzie, spotlighting the ongoing struggle for racial equality in South Africa.
The General Industries Workers of South Africa has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to fire Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie over a job advertisement that favoured certain racial groups and excluded black candidates.
