Festive season data puts adolescent pregnancy back in the national spotlight. Picture Credit: iStock By Aisha Zardad South Africa – The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has called for intensified national efforts to prevent adolescent pregnancy following reports that more than 30 teenage mothers gave birth in…
Festive season overshadowed by court decision affecting Western Cape anti-gang officers. Picture Credit: Stockcake By Aisha Zardad Western Cape – The South African Policing Union (SAPU) has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Athlone Magistrate’s Court following its decision to deny bail to ten members of the Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit, who now face spending the…
The festive season marred by tragedy as Limpopo police confirm a seventh fatality following a Christmas Day crash. Picture Credit: IOL By Aisha Zardad Limpopo – Limpopo police have confirmed the recovery of a seventh body following a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred on Christmas Day along the R518 near Mogalakwena Bridge, between Tinmyne…
High volumes, heightened vigilance: Border officials stay alert during Christmas and Boxing Day travel. Picture Credit: BMA.Gov By Aisha Zardad South Africa – The Border Management Authority (BMA) prevented 88 individuals classified as “undesirable” foreigners from entering South Africa on Christmas Day, while also intercepting a suspected smuggling attempt involving counterfeit Nike sneakers during heightened…