Topic
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.... →
Police committee says it is ‘unacceptable’ that Saps failed to meet most of its targets in annual report
By: Thabi Shomolekae 10th October 2024 The Portfolio Committee on Police chairperson Ian Cameron said while the South African Police Service’s achievement of an unqualified audit opinion... →
Steenhuisen vows more targeted approach to resolving food security challenge
By: Marleny Arnoldi 10th October 2024 About 20-million South Africans, or 63% of households, are food insecure, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen revealed at the unveiling of the... →
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... →
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... →
