Leadership and Oversight of SAPS Under Fire Amid Structural Reforms and High Crime Rates
June 13, 2025

Leadership and Oversight of SAPS Under Fire Amid Structural Reforms and High Crime Rates

Concerns over the politicisation of South Africa’s policing leadership have resurfaced, with Aidan David, chairperson of the eThekwini District Policing Board, criticising the appointment of “unqualified politicians” to key safety and security roles. His comments follow Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s address in Pretoria on Friday, where he outlined human resource and structural changes aimed at bolstering the South African Police Service (SAPS).

Y Yashmika Dukaran
ActionSA Supports Inquiry into Alleged Corruption Within the NPA
June 13, 2025

ActionSA Supports Inquiry into Alleged Corruption Within the NPA

ActionSA Parliamentary leader Athol Trollip has welcomed growing political support for the establishment of a commission of inquiry into the state of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), following explosive claims of internal corruption.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
London-Bound Air India Jet Crashes in Ahmedabad, Killing at Least 265
June 13, 2025

London-Bound Air India Jet Crashes in Ahmedabad, Killing at Least 265

A London-bound Air India passenger jet crashed into a densely populated residential area of Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff on Thursday, killing at least 265 people on board and on the ground. One passenger miraculously survived the fiery crash.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
Boeing Pledges Support to Air India Following Deadly Dreamliner Crash
June 12, 2025

Boeing Pledges Support to Air India Following Deadly Dreamliner Crash

U.S. aerospace giant Boeing has expressed its condolences and pledged full support to Air India following the tragic crash of Flight AI171 in Ahmedabad on Thursday. The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 242 people, went down shortly after takeoff, with officials confirming no survivors.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
China Grants Zero Tariffs to 53 African Nations in Major Boost for Trade Ties
June 12, 2025

China Grants Zero Tariffs to 53 African Nations in Major Boost for Trade Ties

In a significant move to deepen trade and economic cooperation, China has announced it will grant zero-tariff access on all tariff lines for 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations. The announcement was made at the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), held in Changsha.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
Parliament Approves 2025 Fiscal Framework Amid Fuel Levy Controversy
June 12, 2025

Parliament Approves 2025 Fiscal Framework Amid Fuel Levy Controversy

Parliament has officially passed the 2025 fiscal framework and revenue proposals, following last month’s Budget Speech delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. The approval comes amid heated debate over controversial tax measures, particularly the increase of the fuel levy.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
Over 6,000 Learners Affected as Floods Devastate Eastern Cape Schools
June 12, 2025

Over 6,000 Learners Affected as Floods Devastate Eastern Cape Schools

The Department of Basic Education has announced urgent interventions to assist learners and restore damaged school infrastructure in the Eastern Cape following deadly floods that have disrupted the education of more than 6,000 pupils and left over 70 schools severely damaged.

Y Yashmika Dukaran