Police Minister Urges Judges to Deny Bail to Dangerous Suspects Police Minister Bheki Cele has urged the judiciary to exercise caution in granting bail to suspected criminals, saying that it should not be given out like “hot scones,” reports IOL. Speaking at a conference on the integrated criminal justice system, Cele expressed concerns about the release…
The armed conflict in Sudan has resulted in thousands of civilians killed, millions displaced, property looted and children conscripted, as fighting has spread to more regions of the country since the conflict began last April, according to a wide-ranging report from the UN Human Rights Office released on Friday. “For nearly a year now, accounts…
Progress towards credible elections in Libya is impossible without an agreement between the key political players, the UN’s top envoy to the north African country said on Thursday. They must put aside self-interest, negotiate in good faith and reach an agreement on a unified government, while also ensuring national polls go ahead to avoid it…
As we mark the International Day against the use of Child Soldiers, commonly known as the Red Hand Day, the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Virginia Gamba, reaffirms her commitment to the protection of children affected by armed conflict in all regions of the world. The recruitment and use of children by armed…
Government is working tirelessly to ensure that unemployed doctors who want to join the public service are placed by 1 April this year, Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla has announced. This follows an ongoing public outcry over doctors who have completed statutory community service programmes but remain unemployed. “I am, therefore, happy to announce that…
As the country marks 30 years of democracy, President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated government’s commitment to tackling the pressing issue of youth unemployment. Delivering the final State of the Nation Address (SONA) for the sixth administration, President Ramaphosa emphasised that government is determined to take immediate action in providing employment opportunities for young individuals, underscoring…
Government’s “single-minded focus” on implementing plans to urgently address the energy crisis are making gains – with the end of load shedding “firmly within reach.” This according to President Cyril Ramaphosa who delivered the State of the Nation Address at the Cape Town City Hall, on Thursday evening. The President said government has a clear…