The South African Police Service will embark on revised Station Post Requirement (SPR) Public Participation Consultation

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The South African Police Service will embark on revised Station Post Requirement (SPR) Public Participation Consultation 

BY : CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS ONLINE EDITOR KASiBC_AFRiCA©®™ 

The South African Police Service will embark on revised Station Post Requirement (SPR) Public Participation Consultation to introduce the Revised THRR Resource Methodology Tool, now renamed the Station Post Requirement (SPR) tool.

Why This Matters:

· Communities can give inputs on the allocation of human resources at their local police stations. 

· Ensure policing is effective, equal and responsive to local needs. 

· Build trust and collaboration between SAPS and the community. 

· Review how police personnel is allocated. · Communities have a voice in policing human resource allocation. 

· SAPS to gain valuable input for effective resource deployment. 

· Strengthened community-police collaboration. 

Public participation will cover an identified sample of 100 police stations, 11 stations in each province (and an extra 1), across South Africa. The sample is inclusive of including the top 30 high-crime contributing stations and both rural, urban/rural, and urban stations to ensure a broad stakeholder engagement. 

During public participation, communities will be afforded an opportunity to make representations on the revised station post requirement. These representations will be considered to further enhance the SPR tool to ensure that allocation of human resource meet local policing needs. 

This process forms part of the Minister and National Commissioner’s response to ensure that human resource allocation in SAPS aligns with both legal directives and community expectations.

Over the past years, SAPS has made significant strides in recruitment and resource allocation. 

The SPR public participation process provides an opportunity for the community to actively understand the type and quantity of personnel deployed in their stations.

This week, the following Gauteng stations will be visited:

08 April 2026 (10:00 to 13: 00) - Sandton

09 April 2026 (10:00 to 13: 00) - Alexandra 

09 April 2026 (10:00 to 13: 00) - Hammanskraal

10 April 2026 (10:00 to 13: 00) - Ratanda

10 April 2026 (10:00 to 13: 00) - Dube

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THE OFFICIAL HANDOVER AT GAUTENG TREASURY

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THE OFFICIAL HANDOVER AT GAUTENG TREASURY 

BY : CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS ONLINE EDITOR KASiBC_AFRiCA©®™

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Gauteng notes the official handover between the former MEC of Finance, Mr. Lebohang Maile, and the newly appointed MEC, Commissar Dunga Nkululeko, at the Gauteng Provincial Treasury. 

The handover meeting between former MEC for Finance, Lebogang Maile, and the newly appointed MEC marks a watershed moment, reflecting institutional maturity and a commitment to a smooth and responsible transition. We extend our sincere appreciation to MEC Maile for facilitating a seamless and dignified handover process. 

The EFF welcomes the smooth transition and the introduction of the new MEC to senior management within the department. This process is critical in ensuring continuity, stability, and accountability in the management of public finances in Gauteng. 

We note that the engagement included discussions on the final steps to complete comprehensive briefings and introductions, particularly focusing on immediate priority areas that require the attention of the MEC. 

This is essential to ensure that there is no disruption in the execution of the department’s responsibilities, especially in a context where the province faces significant fiscal and service delivery challenges. 

The EFF expects the new MEC to assert decisive political leadership over the Treasury, prioritise the efficient allocation of resources, and strengthen oversight mechanisms to ensure that public funds are directed towards improving the material conditions of the people of Gauteng. 

We further emphasise that the Treasury must play a central role in driving a developmental agenda, resisting austerity measures, and ensuring that budgeting processes respond directly to the needs of the working class and the poor. 

The EFF will continue to exercise robust oversight to ensure that the Gauteng Provincial Treasury works with the rest of the other departments in serving the people of Gauteng with integrity, transparency, and urgency. 

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$1 Billion Investment unlocked through Infrastructure South Africa

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$1 Billion Investment unlocked through Infrastructure South Africa

BY : CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS ONLINE EDITOR KASiBC_AFRiCA©®™ 

The Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has welcomed Infrastructure South Africa’s contribution to the successful hosting of the South African Investment Conference in Sandton on Tuesday, and in particular its role in helping to unlock a $1 billion investment pledge by global agricultural company UPL announced at the conference. The investment amounting to approximately R17 billion and led by UPL Chairman and Group CEO Jai Shroff, is linked to a large-scale bioethanol production facility in South Africa. 

The project will utilise sugarcane and maize as a feedstock and support the development of an integrated agricultural and energy value chain. Infrastructure South Africa, an entity of the Department of Public Works & Infrastructure, played a key facilitative role in advancing the project by bringing together stakeholders across the agricultural, energy, and financial sectors. This included supporting engagements between UPL and a major development finance institution to explore project preparation and financing opportunities, as well as broader collaboration to move the project towards implementation. 

The project has significant potential, including the cultivation of approximately 400,000 hectares of sweet sorghum and the production of up to 1.3 billion litres of bioethanol annually. This will inject significant amounts of money directly back to small and large scale farmers. This positions South Africa as a potential leader in the biofuels sector, while supporting rural development and job creation. 

Minister Macpherson said Infrastructure South Africa is playing an increasingly important role in unlocking investment by removing bottlenecks, coordinating stakeholders, and supporting project preparation. “When I was appointed Public Works & Infrastructure Minister 21 months ago, I committed to turning the Department into the economic delivery unit of South Africa to help grow the economy and create much-needed jobs. The $1 billion investment, facilitated by Infrastructure South Africa, is clear evidence of the progress we are making in achieving that goal,” Minister Macpherson said. 

“This investment demonstrates what is possible when government plays an active role in facilitating partnerships, removing obstacles, and aligning stakeholders behind a common objective. It also highlights the growing importance of Infrastructure South Africa in ensuring that projects of this scale move from concept to implementation as we work to build a better South Africa.” 

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Western Cape Mobility on 29 arrested during Easter Road Safety Enforcement

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Western Cape Mobility on 29 arrested during Easter Road Safety Enforcement

BY : CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS ONLINE EDITOR KASiBC_AFRiCA©®™ 

Provincial Traffic Services have intensified Easter road safety operations across major routes in the Western Cape, adopting a high-visibility, zero-tolerance approach to remove unsafe drivers and vehicles from the roads.

Over the past 48 hours, traffic officers stopped and checked 14 888 vehicles across the province. A total of 29 motorists were arrested, including 24 for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). Yesterday, three men were arrested for DUI at a roadblock on the R303 near Ceres, while a further three men and one woman were arrested for DUI during various operations on the R300 on the same day.

Officers also arrested three men for being in possession of false documents, including two at a roadblock on the R102 near Somerset West yesterday. In a separate incident, a man was arrested at a roadblock in Grabouw for failing to produce any valid documentation. In several cases, drivers were carrying passengers, turning what should have been holiday trips into stressful and difficult situations for families and friends.

Western Cape Minister of Mobility, Isaac Sileku, said the behaviour of some drivers remains deeply concerning. “These arrests show that some drivers are still putting lives at risk by ignoring the law. Because of these reckless choices, 29 individuals are now spending the long Easter weekend behind bars instead of with their loved ones. These situations could have been avoided if they had made responsible decisions and complied with the rules of the road.”

Enforcement outcomes:

642 unlicensed vehicles removed from the roads

104 unroadworthy vehicles taken off the road immediately

4 054 fines issued for vehicle and traffic offences

235 speeding cases recorded

219 cases of overloading

Every stop, arrest, and fine contributes to safer roads. By removing dangerous drivers and unsafe vehicles, traffic officers are actively protecting communities and saving lives.

Road safety teams are also conducting pedestrian awareness campaigns, while vehicle inspections were carried out ahead of the Easter rush to ensure roadworthiness, helping to protect pedestrians and all road users during one of the busiest and most high-risk travel periods of the year.

With wet weather continuing to affect major routes such as the N1, Provincial Traffic Services are advising motorists to exercise extra caution and adjust their driving to the conditions where necessary.

“Every traffic officer on the road is working hard to prevent crashes and save lives. We are visible, we are vigilant, and we will act. In wet conditions, there is no room for mistakes. We will continue removing unsafe drivers and vehicles until everyone reaches home safely,” added Minister Sileku.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to drive and walk sober, stay patient, and continue playing their part in helping everyone reach their destination safely.

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Gauteng Transport Inspectorate ( GTI ) Intensifies Law Enforcement

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Gauteng Transport Inspectorate ( GTI ) Intensifies Law Enforcement

BY : CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS ONLINE EDITOR KASiBC_AFRiCA©®™ 

The Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI), in collaboration with the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), continues to intensify law enforcement operations aimed at curbing lawlessness, combating criminal activity, and improving compliance with traffic legislation, particularly within the public transport sector.

During the month of March 2026, high-impact stop-and-search operations were conducted across Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, and Vereeniging. These targeted operations focused on major public and scholar transport routes identified as high-risk for non-compliance and road safety violations.

As a result of these operations, 17 vehicles were impounded in Ekurhuleni and 31 in Vereeniging for failing to meet essential road safety standards. Furthermore, 220 minibuses were discontinued due to serious mechanical defects, while an additional 227 vehicles were issued with discontinuation notices.

The defects identified included faulty brakes, worn tyres, broken headlights, defective brake lights or indicators, and cracked windscreens, posing significant risks to passenger safety and other road users.

In addition, officers issued infringement notices to non-compliant public transport operators:

• More than 3,000 manual infringement notices were issued.

• A total of 4,560 electronic infringement notices were processed using the inspectorate’s advanced e-Force devices.

Further violations uncovered during the operations include:

• 752 minibus taxi drivers operating without valid driving licenses.

• 394 minibuses found operating without valid licence discs.

Law enforcement efforts also led to the arrest of 36 motorists on charges of fraud, driving under the influence, bribery, defeating the ends of justice, and reckless and negligent driving.

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, commended the officers for their dedication and the impact of the operations:

“The results achieved in March demonstrate our unwavering commitment to restoring order and discipline on Gauteng’s roads. I commend our law enforcement officers for their vigilance, professionalism, and determination in ensuring that public transport operators comply with the law and that our roads are safer for all.”

The stop-and-search operations remain a key pillar of the province’s road safety and law enforcement programme.

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