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In 2021 GroundUp reported on streetlights in Kariega, under Nelson Mandela Bay, that had been off for years despite complaints by residents. Archive photo: Thamsanqa Mbovane / GroundUp

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Ex-VBS Bank chair pleads guilty, gets 15 years

11 Jul 2024

Market for counterfeit goods in Africa on the rise

Market for counterfeit goods in Africa on the rise

Lucy Signorelli 3 Nov 2014

Police Minister Nathi Nhleko says South Africans from all communities and walks of life must join in the fight against crime and report known criminals to the SAPS. Image: GCIS

More calls for citizens to "mobilise against crime"

31 Oct 2014

Littering remains a significant problem in South Africa where bags full of garbage are dumped by communities causing environmental damage and posing health risks. Image:

NRCS destroys 1bn non-compliant plastic bags

More Matshediso 30 Oct 2014

National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega has set up a special task team to investigate the murder of Senzo Meyiwa. The reward for information has also been increased to R250,000.Image:

Special task team will investigate Meyiwa murder

28 Oct 2014

SA monitoring major rhino poaching case

SA monitoring major rhino poaching case

27 Oct 2014

Two South Africans, joint-owners of Out of Africa Adventurous Safaris have been indicted by the US Department of Justice in connection with alleged rhino poaching. Image:

SA citizens indicted in US rhino poaching case

27 Oct 2014

South African athlete and Olympic Gold Medal winner, Mbulaeni Mulaudzi died after a car crash last week. Image:

Condolences to Mulaudzi and Meyiwa

27 Oct 2014

A truck driver has blamed faulty brakes for the major accident that killed four, injured 20 an damaged almost 50 vehicles. Now there are calls for unroadworthy trucks to be impounded. Image:

Unsafe trucks should be confiscated, impounded

22 Oct 2014

The Lindela Repatriation Centre, in Krugersdrop, west of Johannesburg where illegal immigrants are held prior to being deported. Image:

Gigaba 'satisfied' with Lindela Repatriation Centre

21 Oct 2014

Head of Detectives in the SAPS, Vineshkumar Moonoo say misconceptions over government pension payouts were behind the resignation of 1,060 detectives in the past year. Image:

Cops 'crippled' by detective shortage

21 Oct 2014

Gauteng's Acting MEC for Health, Lebogang Maile has urged striking emergency workers to get back to work and to stop intimidating other workers who are not and strike and do not support the strike action. Image:

Emergency workers urged to end illegal strike

More Matshediso 17 Oct 2014

Gauteng Traffic Police spokesman Obed Sibasa said witnesses told him that the truck was speeding before it ploughed into at least 48 cars leaving two people dead and a number injured. Image: Facebook

Forensic team to take killer truck apart

15 Oct 2014

MEC Collen Maine has instructed the Lekwa Teemane municipality to comply with the audit report or face serious consequences from the provincial government. Image:

Municipality instructed to comply with audit report

15 Oct 2014

Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry Mzwandile Masina has embarked on a campaign to get rid of bogus agents issuing fake certificates of compliance to companies seeking certification. Image: GCIS

DTI seeks to prosecute illegal verification agents

14 Oct 2014

SARS has been accused of running a rogue unit to spy on prominent politicians and business people. Image: SARS

SARS 'rogue agency' claims may not be far-fetched

Mzilikazi Wa Africa, Piet Rampedi 13 Oct 2014

PSC Chairman Ben Mthembu says that greater transparency and accountability is needed among public servants in South Africa. Image: PSC

Transparency, accountability sought by PSC

9 Oct 2014

Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says some progress has been made in prosecuting companies and individuals for environmental crimes including rhino poaching.Image: GCIS

More than 1,000 rhinos poached last year

9 Oct 2014

North West MEC Collen Maine says that a Joint Operations Centre has been established to curb disturbances from community members who are disgruntled by the intervent of the province in the local affairs of the Ngaka Modiri Molema municipality. Image:

North West bracing itself for more protests

6 Oct 2014

A roadblock in the Northern Cape stopped 958 cars over the weekend and found just one overloaded truck but issued 75 summonses for unroadworthy vehicles or unlicenced drivers. Image:

Northern Cape road block stops faulty cars

More Matshediso 6 Oct 2014

Public Works Minister Thembelani Nxesi says that there is no place for fraud, corruption or mismanagement within the Department of Public Works. Image: GCIS

Public Works has wasted R34,9bn

30 Sep 2014

President Jacob Zuma has again been accused by the Sunday Times of involvement in the controversial Arms Deal but the Presidency says there is nothing new in the allegations. Image: GCIS

Presidency asks everyone to assist Seriti Commission

29 Sep 2014

Minister of Public Service and Administration Collins Chabane says government will establish a central database of all employees who have been suspended or are being investigated for alleged fraud, corruption or other illegal acts. Image: GCIS

Disciplinary cases to be centralised on database

29 Sep 2014

Police Minister Nathi Nhleko says that members of the community generally know who the perpetrators of crime are and need to inform the police so that these criminals can be arrested, detained and sentenced. Image: GCIS

Police have crime under control claims Phiyega

23 Sep 2014

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says people who have prevented children from going to school in Kuruman and burned down some schools will be prosecuted. Image: GCIS

Kuruman protesters face legal action

22 Sep 2014

Mahlamba Ndlopfu, formerly known as Libertas, is one of the heritage houses in Bryntirion that will be kept in tip-top condition for government officials. Image: Wikipedia

Government commits to looking after its own people

22 Sep 2014

Chief Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services James Smalberger, says that the department is urgently seeking more healthcare workers to provide professional services to prisoners. Image:

More healthcare workers needed in prisons

18 Sep 2014

Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe says that he is hoping to achieve at least 100 convictions of corrupt government officials this year. Image: GCIS

Corrupt officials - 100 convictions sought

11 Sep 2014

Right2Know Campaign releases its 2014 'Secret State of the Nation' report

Right2Know Campaign releases its 2014 'Secret State of the Nation' report

10 Sep 2014

Northgate Mall in Randburg, north of Johannesburg has been the target for a robbery by criminals. Shoppers have warned to be vigilant even though police are stepping up activity at malls around the country. Image:

Security boost for SA malls after thefts

10 Sep 2014

Cele wants stock theft to have same priority as cash heists

Cele wants stock theft to have same priority as cash heists

9 Sep 2014

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Police Minister Nathi Nhleko says South Africans from all communities and walks of life must join in the fight against crime and report known criminals to the SAPS. Image: GCIS

More calls for citizens to "mobilise against crime"

31 Oct 2014

Littering remains a significant problem in South Africa where bags full of garbage are dumped by communities causing environmental damage and posing health risks. Image:

NRCS destroys 1bn non-compliant plastic bags

More Matshediso 30 Oct 2014

National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega has set up a special task team to investigate the murder of Senzo Meyiwa. The reward for information has also been increased to R250,000.Image:

Special task team will investigate Meyiwa murder

28 Oct 2014

SA monitoring major rhino poaching case

SA monitoring major rhino poaching case

27 Oct 2014

Two South Africans, joint-owners of Out of Africa Adventurous Safaris have been indicted by the US Department of Justice in connection with alleged rhino poaching. Image:

SA citizens indicted in US rhino poaching case

27 Oct 2014

South African athlete and Olympic Gold Medal winner, Mbulaeni Mulaudzi died after a car crash last week. Image:

Condolences to Mulaudzi and Meyiwa

27 Oct 2014

A truck driver has blamed faulty brakes for the major accident that killed four, injured 20 an damaged almost 50 vehicles. Now there are calls for unroadworthy trucks to be impounded. Image:

Unsafe trucks should be confiscated, impounded

22 Oct 2014

The Lindela Repatriation Centre, in Krugersdrop, west of Johannesburg where illegal immigrants are held prior to being deported. Image:

Gigaba 'satisfied' with Lindela Repatriation Centre

21 Oct 2014

Head of Detectives in the SAPS, Vineshkumar Moonoo say misconceptions over government pension payouts were behind the resignation of 1,060 detectives in the past year. Image:

Cops 'crippled' by detective shortage

21 Oct 2014

Gauteng's Acting MEC for Health, Lebogang Maile has urged striking emergency workers to get back to work and to stop intimidating other workers who are not and strike and do not support the strike action. Image:

Emergency workers urged to end illegal strike

More Matshediso 17 Oct 2014

Gauteng Traffic Police spokesman Obed Sibasa said witnesses told him that the truck was speeding before it ploughed into at least 48 cars leaving two people dead and a number injured. Image: Facebook

Forensic team to take killer truck apart

15 Oct 2014

MEC Collen Maine has instructed the Lekwa Teemane municipality to comply with the audit report or face serious consequences from the provincial government. Image:

Municipality instructed to comply with audit report

15 Oct 2014

Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry Mzwandile Masina has embarked on a campaign to get rid of bogus agents issuing fake certificates of compliance to companies seeking certification. Image: GCIS

DTI seeks to prosecute illegal verification agents

14 Oct 2014

SARS has been accused of running a rogue unit to spy on prominent politicians and business people. Image: SARS

SARS 'rogue agency' claims may not be far-fetched

Mzilikazi Wa Africa, Piet Rampedi 13 Oct 2014

PSC Chairman Ben Mthembu says that greater transparency and accountability is needed among public servants in South Africa. Image: PSC

Transparency, accountability sought by PSC

9 Oct 2014

Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says some progress has been made in prosecuting companies and individuals for environmental crimes including rhino poaching.Image: GCIS

More than 1,000 rhinos poached last year

9 Oct 2014

North West MEC Collen Maine says that a Joint Operations Centre has been established to curb disturbances from community members who are disgruntled by the intervent of the province in the local affairs of the Ngaka Modiri Molema municipality. Image:

North West bracing itself for more protests

6 Oct 2014

A roadblock in the Northern Cape stopped 958 cars over the weekend and found just one overloaded truck but issued 75 summonses for unroadworthy vehicles or unlicenced drivers. Image:

Northern Cape road block stops faulty cars

More Matshediso 6 Oct 2014

Public Works Minister Thembelani Nxesi says that there is no place for fraud, corruption or mismanagement within the Department of Public Works. Image: GCIS

Public Works has wasted R34,9bn

30 Sep 2014

President Jacob Zuma has again been accused by the Sunday Times of involvement in the controversial Arms Deal but the Presidency says there is nothing new in the allegations. Image: GCIS

Presidency asks everyone to assist Seriti Commission

29 Sep 2014

Minister of Public Service and Administration Collins Chabane says government will establish a central database of all employees who have been suspended or are being investigated for alleged fraud, corruption or other illegal acts. Image: GCIS

Disciplinary cases to be centralised on database

29 Sep 2014

Police Minister Nathi Nhleko says that members of the community generally know who the perpetrators of crime are and need to inform the police so that these criminals can be arrested, detained and sentenced. Image: GCIS

Police have crime under control claims Phiyega

23 Sep 2014

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says people who have prevented children from going to school in Kuruman and burned down some schools will be prosecuted. Image: GCIS

Kuruman protesters face legal action

22 Sep 2014

Mahlamba Ndlopfu, formerly known as Libertas, is one of the heritage houses in Bryntirion that will be kept in tip-top condition for government officials. Image: Wikipedia

Government commits to looking after its own people

22 Sep 2014

Chief Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services James Smalberger, says that the department is urgently seeking more healthcare workers to provide professional services to prisoners. Image:

More healthcare workers needed in prisons

18 Sep 2014

Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe says that he is hoping to achieve at least 100 convictions of corrupt government officials this year. Image: GCIS

Corrupt officials - 100 convictions sought

11 Sep 2014

Right2Know Campaign releases its 2014 'Secret State of the Nation' report

Right2Know Campaign releases its 2014 'Secret State of the Nation' report

10 Sep 2014

Northgate Mall in Randburg, north of Johannesburg has been the target for a robbery by criminals. Shoppers have warned to be vigilant even though police are stepping up activity at malls around the country. Image:

Security boost for SA malls after thefts

10 Sep 2014

Cele wants stock theft to have same priority as cash heists

Cele wants stock theft to have same priority as cash heists

9 Sep 2014

Commissioner Riah Phiyega also urged people to speak out against police killings and contact the authorities with information they my have. Image:

SAPS commemorates fallen comrades

8 Sep 2014

Acting SARS Commissioner Ivan Pillay has appointed an external committee to investigate alleged malpractices by senior official Johann van Loggerenberg who has been placed on special leave. Image: SARS

Committee to probe allegations against tax official

4 Sep 2014

Jacob Zuma says that the SADC has agreed to send an observer team to Lesotho to work with officials to restore peace and security in that country. Image: GCIS

SADC sends observer team to Lesotho

2 Sep 2014

Gauteng Premier David Makhura wants to see greater coordination between ward councillors, representing the voters, and provincial government structures that determine service delivery priorities. Image:

'War Room' to help service delivery in Gauteng

2 Sep 2014

Protesting residents in Bekkersdal who caused millions of rands worth of damage to the local community. Now a probe into allegations of corruption will get underway as the Auditor-General looks into the allegations. Image:

AG to probe corruption in Westonaria

1 Sep 2014

Legal Journalist of the Year Award 2014 - enter now

Legal Journalist of the Year Award 2014 - enter now

28 Aug 2014

Eight suspects allegedly involved in a huge illicit diamond dealing syndicate have handed themselves over to The Hawks and are due to appear in the Kimberley Magistrate's Court. Image:

Diamond theft: suspects surrender to Hawks

26 Aug 2014

Cops roughed up our reporter, says The Times

Cops roughed up our reporter, says The Times

25 Aug 2014

Child labour remains a scourge in South Africa and the Department of Labour and various non-governmental organisations are working to prevent exploitation of children by ruthless adults. Image:

Measures implemented to reduce child labour and exploitation

21 Aug 2014

Minister of Home Affairs, Malusi Gigaba says that his department will ruthlessly prosecute individuals who are involved in corruption or fraud at any level in the department. Image: GCIS

Six years in jail for selling fake birth certificates

20 Aug 2014

Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has asked the communities of South Africa to work with law enforcement agencies to bring and end to the abuse of women and children. Image: GCIS

Killing of women and children condemned

More Matshediso 19 Aug 2014

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