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The joint task force comprising the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to tackle crime will not see soldiers performing ordinary policing functions. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

SANDF deployment to back police set to start on 31 March

National police commissioner Fannie Masemola said the army would play a supporting role to the South African Police Service

  • Eyaaz
3 min read
Many South Africans turn to community WhatsApp groups for safety because trust in police remains low but experts warn that misinformation, bias and poor moderation could turn the platforms into drivers of fear rather than protection

Community WhatsApp groups may be amplifying fear, not preventing crime

Many South Africans turn to community WhatsApp groups for safety because trust in police remains low but experts warn that misinformation, bias and poor moderation could turn the platforms into drivers of fear rather than protection

  • Sheree Bega
5 min read
Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientso Ramokgopa

Kgosientsho Ramokgopa: Electricity and Energy

SCORE: B+ A remarkable milestone under Ramokgopa’s leadership is an impressive and sustained electricity supply record, with over 196 consecutive days without loadshedding for the year 2025 and over 400 days of intermittent power supply. The department’s Generation Recovery Plan aimed at improving energy availability and reliability has resulted in a 71% average in the […]

  • Eyaaz
1 min read
‘Badge of honour’: According to South African law, Julius Malema will be ineligible to pursue his dreams of becoming president of the country if his appeal against both conviction and sentence fails. Photo: EFF

Where to from now for Malema after guilty verdict

EFF leader Julius Malema faces a major setback in his presidential ambitions after he was convicted on firearm charges, threatening his political future

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
The government did not specify which manufacturers or models are likely to be impacted by the rule, which will be open for public comment for 30 days. File photo

United States bans Chinese and Russian tech in vehicles over national security fears

China hit back by saying Washington was taking ‘discriminatory action’ against its companies

  • Des Erasmus
3 min read