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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... →
World Teachers' Day: A vocation that shapes the world
8th October 2024 Every year on October 5th the global community takes a day to celebrate and memorialise teachers around the globe. Teachers play a critical role in... →
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Mantashe reaffirms support for oil and gas
By: Rebecca Campbell 8th October 2024 Ensuring the security of the country’s energy supplies and addressing energy poverty were objectives of the South African government, Mineral and... →
Ramaphosa mourns patrollers killed in Qumbu 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 8th October 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed sadness at the killing of six community patrollers in Qumbu, in the Eastern Cape, saying this should strengthen... →
Israel defense chief to head to US as response to Iran looms
By: Bloomberg 8th October 2024 Israel’s defense minister is traveling to Washington soon as the country continues to weigh how to respond to an Iranian missile attack and the US... →
US rules on conflict minerals have not reduced violence in Congo, GAO says
By: Reuters 8th October 2024 A US congressional watchdog has found no evidence that a 2012 Securities and Exchange Commission conflict minerals disclosure rule has reduced... →
Parly committee impressed by ‘seamless’ Home Affairs processes
By: Thabi Shomolekae 8th October 2024 The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has praised the Department of Home Affairs for reducing the visa permit backlog, saying it is impressed by... →
