Government Archives - News@Media https://news.media.co.za/category/all/government/ Latest News & Press Releases Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:02:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://news.media.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/cropped-SA-shines-as-a-prime-conference-destination-32x32.png Government Archives - News@Media https://news.media.co.za/category/all/government/ 32 32 South Africa hosts second G20 Health Working Group Meeting in KZN https://news.media.co.za/south-africa-hosts-second-g20-health-working-group-meeting-in-kzn/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:02:28 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9752 South Africa will next week (26-28 March) host the second G20 Health Working Group (HWG) meeting as part of a series of countrywide G20 events taking place throughout the year. This three-day meeting will take place under the theme “Accelerate Health Equity, Solidarity and Universal Coverage” and will consist of several side events which will […]

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]]> SUSPECT IN COURT FOR FAILING TO SUBMIT TAX RETURNS https://news.media.co.za/suspect-in-court-for-failing-to-submit-tax-returns/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:51:59 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9749 The Bellville Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team together with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has successfully secured the arrest of a 40-year old suspect on charges of alleged violation of the Tax Administration Act and the Income Tax Act. The arrest follows a warrant issued in November 2024. The case was subsequently referred to the […]

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]]> DRIVERS LICENCE TESTING EXAMINERS AND DRIVING SCHOOL OWNERS ARRESTED FOR FRAUD https://news.media.co.za/drivers-licence-testing-examiners-and-driving-school-owners-arrested-for-fraud/ Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:18:46 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9739 DRIVERS LICENCE TESTING EXAMINERS AND DRIVING SCHOOL OWNERS ARRESTED FOR FRAUD , CORRUPTION AND CONTRAVENING THE NATIONAL ROAD TRAFFIC ACT MPUMALANGA : Fourteen suspects between the ages of 34 and 59, were arrested during a multidisciplinary intelligence driven joint operation by a team, comprising of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation Mpumalanga , Road Traffic […]

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]]> COURT CONVICT TWO SAPS MEMBERS FOR THEFT https://news.media.co.za/court-convict-two-saps-members-for-theft/ Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:17:51 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9737 NORTHERN-CAPE: Upington Regional Court convicted and sentenced Michael Sibiya (48) and Tebogo Noe (46) for theft which took place in March 2014. Both accused, members of South African Police Service’s VIP protection unit were on duty in the Upington area. It is reported that the members visited the local mall, where they stumbled upon cash […]

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]]> ATTORNEY ARRESTED FOR THEFT AND MONEY LAUNDERING https://news.media.co.za/attorney-arrested-for-theft-and-money-laundering/ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:41:14 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9733 WESTERN CAPE: The Hawks’ Bellville based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team have on 11 September 2024 arrested a 55 years old Kobie Nieuwenhuis on a warrant. It is reported that the accused was a duly admitted attorney, notary and conveyancer. She practiced as such under the name, Nieuwenhuis Attorneys, for her own account from October […]

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]]> Health Department confirms one more positive mpox case https://news.media.co.za/health-department-confirms-one-more-positive-mpox-case/ Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:21:33 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9730 The Department of Health calls for continued public vigilance as the country records one more laboratory-confirmed case. The patient is a 38-year-old man who sought medical intervention at a private medical practice in Cape Town, Western Cape on 4 September 2024 after he experienced typical mpox lesions on the face, trunk, thorax and genitals, and […]

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]]> HAWKS LAUNCHES A MANHUNT FOR MURDER OF A POLICE OFFICER https://news.media.co.za/hawks-launches-a-manhunt-for-murder-of-a-police-officer/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:20:25 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9726 The Hawks’ National Head, Lieutenant General (Dr/Adv) Lebeya has directed a multi-disciplinary team to investigate the murder of Lieutenant Colonel Frans Mathipa in a bid to apprehend those responsible for the murder. He further passed heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased member. Last night, 6 August 2023, Lieutenant Colonel Mathipa […]

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]]> FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE AT HELM OF NEW STATE FORENSIC CAPABILITY https://news.media.co.za/financial-intelligence-centre-at-helm-of-new-state-forensic-capability/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 11:34:40 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9723 The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has established a new shared forensic service initiative termed a state forensic capability (SFC) unit within the FIC, which will see specialised resources in forensic accounting, financial analysis and related services working together to support the work of law enforcement and other competent authorities in their pursuit of high priority […]

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]]> MODERN SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING REPORT PROVIDES VALUABLE INSIGHTS FOR BANKING SECTOR https://news.media.co.za/modern-slavery-and-human-trafficking-report-provides-valuable-insights-for-banking-sector/ Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:14:05 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9720 COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH REPORT BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING INTEGRATED TASKFORCE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH REFINITIV, ON MODERN SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING PROVIDES VALUABLE INSIGHTS FOR BANKING SECTOR. Wednesday, 22 March 2023: A research report, compiled by the South African Anti-Money Laundering Integrated Task Force (SAMLIT), in partnership with Refinitiv, on modern slavery and human […]

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]]> HIGH COURT JUDGE TO APPEAR IN COURT FOR FRAUD https://news.media.co.za/high-court-judge-to-appear-in-court-for-fraud/ Fri, 17 Feb 2023 14:56:16 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9717 Free State High Court Judge will appear in the Specialised Commercial Crime Court in Kroonstad to face charges of theft, money laundering and contempt of court. This morning, the Judge was served with a (J175) court summons as a form of securing the attendance of an accused person in court by the Hawks Serious Commercial […]

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]]> ADVOCATE PRIYA BISESWAR APPOINTED AS EXECUTIVE MANAGER FOR MONITORING AND ANALYSIS AT THE FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE https://news.media.co.za/advocate-priya-biseswar-appointed-as-executive-manager-for-monitoring-and-analysis-at-the-financial-intelligence-centre/ Tue, 31 Jan 2023 08:40:08 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9714 The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Advocate Priya Biseswar as executive manager for the Monitoring and Analysis division of the FIC, effective from 1 February 2023. Adv Biseswar will oversee the Monitoring and Analysis division, which receives and analyses information and data to identify the proceeds of crime, money […]

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]]> NEW REPORTING STREAM TO SHED LIGHT ON ELECTRONIC CROSS-BORDER TRANSACTIONS https://news.media.co.za/new-reporting-stream-to-shed-light-on-electronic-cross-border-transactions/ Wed, 25 Jan 2023 10:19:23 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9708 The President signed a proclamation  on 13 December 2022, for the commencement on 1 February 2023 of sections 31 and 56 of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FIC Act). On Friday, 20 January 2023, the Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwana, gazetted [http://www.fic.gov.za/Documents/Proclamation%20IDTR%20Gazetted.pdf] the commencement of sections 31 and 56 and the relevant regulations. Section […]

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]]> DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE RECOGNISED FOR INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CRIME FIGHTING EFFORTS https://news.media.co.za/director-of-financial-intelligence-centre-recognised-for-international-financial-crime-fighting-efforts/ Tue, 20 Dec 2022 10:03:41 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9700 The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) is pleased to announce that its Director, Advocate Xolisile Khanyile has been given a top accolade by the Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime (GCFFC). In announcing Adv Khanyile as the Financial Crime Fighter of the Year for 2022 on 15 December, the GCFFC said the award was granted “… […]

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]]> SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY INSTIGATING VIOLENCE https://news.media.co.za/suspect-arrested-for-allegedly-instigating-violence/ Tue, 20 Dec 2022 09:59:09 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9698 NORTHERN CAPE – A 51-year-old suspect is expected to appear before Kimberley Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 19 December 2022 for allegedly instigating violence against Kimberley High Court. The suspect was arrested on Thursday, 15 December 2022 by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation team with the assistance of Crime intelligence. The information was received of […]

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]]> MINISTER AMENDS THE SCHEDULES TO THE FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE ACT https://news.media.co.za/minister-amends-the-schedules-to-the-financial-intelligence-centre-act/ Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:16:48 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9695 Wednesday, 30 November 2022: The Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwana, has amended the Schedules in the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, 2001 (Act 38 of 2001) (FIC Act), which comes into effect from 19 December 2022. The amendments, contained in Government Gazette 47596 [http://www.fic.gov.za/Documents/GG%2047596%20-%2029%20Nov%202022%20(002).pdf] published on 29 November 2022, relate to changes affecting accountable institutions […]

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]]> NATJOINTS PUTS MEASURES IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF ALL IN SOUTH AFRICA AMIDST THREATS OF A NATIONAL SHUTDOWN ON 10 JUNE 2022 https://news.media.co.za/natjoints-puts-measures-in-place-to-ensure-the-safety-and-security-of-all-in-south-africa-amidst-threats-of-a-national-shutdown-on-10-june-2022/ Thu, 09 Jun 2022 10:22:32 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9689 Pretoria: 09 June 2022 – The NATJOINTS is aware of unsigned messages and posters circulating on various social media platforms calling for a National Shut Down. Those behind these messages are warned and reminded that prohibiting people’s freedom of movement is a criminal offence. Members of the public are therefore cautioned against spreading such messages […]

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]]> TAKE A CHILD TO WORK DAY https://news.media.co.za/take-a-child-to-work-day/ Thu, 19 May 2022 12:14:19 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9678 South African Police Service to expose children to workplace experience during the ‘Take a child to Work’ campaign. PRETORIA: 19 May 2022 – The South African Police Service will on Friday, 20 May 2022 open its doors to children and expose them to the functioning of various disciplines within the SAPS as part of the […]

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]]> Steer clear of large bodies of water during the Easter holiday https://news.media.co.za/steer-clear-of-large-bodies-of-water-during-the-easter-holiday/ Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:18:45 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9630 The Department of Water and Sanitation would like to caution people of faith to steer clear of water bodies during the coming Easter weekend. During Easter holidays, people of different faiths traditionally go to rivers to perform their religious activities such as baptism amongst others. This practice has proven dangerous in most cases as the […]

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]]> ATTORNEY ORDERED TO FORFEIT MONEY TO THE STATE https://news.media.co.za/attorney-ordered-to-forfeit-money-to-the-state/ Sun, 20 Mar 2022 07:15:28 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9607 WESTERN CAPE – The Bellville Serious Commercial Crimes Court ordered the attorney, Brian Albertus Bauman on 18 March 2022 to hand over more than R62 800 allegedly stolen from his clients who were meant to benefit from the Road Accident Fund (RAF). The court ordered that the money be paid into the Criminal Asset Recovery […]

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]]> POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED FOR TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE https://news.media.co.za/police-officer-arrested-for-tampering-with-evidence/ Sat, 19 Mar 2022 10:01:46 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9605 A 53 year old police officer attached at Thembalethu SAPS has been arrested today, 18 March 2022 for tampering with evidence in connection to a business robbery at Puma garage in Thembalethu, George on 31 January 2022. This comes after a search and seizure operation was steered by the Hawks’ team in the office of […]

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]]> AN ENTIRE FAMILY WIPED OUT AND AN IMMEDIATE MANHUNT FOR SUSPECTS LAUNCHED https://news.media.co.za/an-entire-family-wiped-out-and-an-immediate-manhunt-for-suspects-launched/ Wed, 09 Mar 2022 09:22:53 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9596 Nelspruit: 09 March 2022- The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela has strongly condemned the brutal murder of the father and his entire family members while at the same time launched a massive manhunt for suspects following a sad and horrific incident in which the entire family of a […]

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]]> ELEVEN SUSPECTS ARE DUE TO APPEAR IN COURT FOR THEFT OF ESKOM ALUMINIUM https://news.media.co.za/eleven-suspects-are-due-to-appear-in-court-for-theft-of-eskom-aluminium/ Wed, 09 Mar 2022 08:40:18 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9594 MPUMALANGA – Eleven suspects, aged between 17 and 27 were arrested during a multidisciplinary approach operation conducted by the Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation Middelburg, DPCI CATS Section Head Office, Witbank VISPOL and Afri- Guard Security on Tuesday, 08 March 2022 around Vosman – Witbank. On Tuesday 08 March 2022, the Afri’-Guard Security found suspects […]

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]]> TRAFFIC OFFICER OUT ON BAIL ON CORRUPTION CHARGES https://news.media.co.za/traffic-officer-out-on-bail-on-corruption-charges/ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:33:53 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9591 KWAZULU-NATAL – The Greytown Magistrates Court released 44-year-old Dumisani Mchunu on R1000 bail on Friday, 4 March 2022. It is alleged that last month, a traffic officer from the local municipality in Greytown stopped a male driving a suspicious motor vehicle with Gauteng registration plates on Durban Road in Greytown. He allegedly informed him that […]

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]]> SAPS LAUNCHES MANHUNT FOR GROUP OF SUSPECTS FOLLOWING A CIT HEIST THAT CLAIMED THE LIFE OF A POLICE OFFICIAL https://news.media.co.za/saps-launches-manhunt-for-group-of-suspects-following-a-cit-heist-that-claimed-the-life-of-a-police-official/ Fri, 04 Feb 2022 13:04:25 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9580 The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service(SAPS), General Khehla John Sitole has directed the Provincial Commissioner of the Free State to activate the 72-hour activation plan following a Cash-In-Transit (CIT) heist that claimed the life of a police officer attached to the Sedibeng Tactical Response Team(TRT). At around 09:45 this morning, a cash […]

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]]> SUSPECT SOUGHT FOR FRAUD https://news.media.co.za/suspect-sought-for-fraud/ Mon, 24 Jan 2022 13:43:16 +0000 https://news.media.co.za/?p=9571 KWAZULU NATAL – Brendan Mark Pillay (37) who masqueraded as a tax consultant in 2015, is being sought in connection with theft and fraud. On 15 April 2015 the complainant employed Pillay as an accountant who would also be responsible for tax matters for his entity. During Pillay’s employment, the owner of the business received […]

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