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NPA won’t prosecute in Phala Phala case 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 11th October 2024 The Director of Public Prosecutions in Limpopo, advocate Mukhali Ivy Thenga has said that there is no reasonable prospect of a successful... →
EFF will elect new leadership in December 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 10th October 2024 The Economic Freedom Fighters will hold its third National People's Assembly to elect new leadership between December 12 and 15, as party leader... →
POPCRU congress flags poor police and prison conditions in Western Cape
10th October 2024 The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union’s (POPCRU) 10th Western Cape Provincial Congress convened on 6 and 7 October 2024 at the Century City... →
Defence committee warns that underfunding the defence force poses security threats to the country
10th October 2024 The Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans has raised concerns about the ongoing reductions in funding for the Department of Defence.... →
Parly committee warns of threats to SA’s security if defence is underfunded 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 10th October 2024 The Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans said on Thursday a strong defence force is critical for a safe environment that encourages... →
SAPS unqualified opinion masks deeper undeperformance on critic crime trends
10th October 2024 The Portfolio Committee of Police has welcomed the achievement of an unqualified audit opinion for the South African Police Service (SAPS) but has... →
The AU takes aim at Africa’s new brand of mercenaries
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 9th October 2024 A draft convention against mercenarism is a welcome step, but must include a strong oversight committee and clear reporting lines. The often... →
Clarifying ‘any other arbitrary ground’ - a decade-long legal debate resolved
9th October 2024 The phrase 'any other arbitrary ground', introduced into section 6(1) of the Employment Equity Act (EEA) in 2014, has been the subject of debate... →