Ramaphosa Deploys 510 SANDF Soldiers to KZN as South Africans Question R34m Cost

President Cyril Ramaphosa has deployed 510 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members to KwaZulu-Natal to support police operations amid protests against illegal immigration that have taken place in parts of the province, including Durban.

The deployment, which will cost the government more than R34 million, is intended to assist the South African Police Service (SAPS) in maintaining law and order amid concerns about violent incidents linked to misinformation surrounding a Constitutional Court judgment on the Refugees Act.

According toREAD MORE

President Cyril Ramaphosa has received a report from a panel investigating the circumstances surrounding the controversial naval Exercise MOSI III Will of Peace 2026, which proceeded despite his instruction that Iran’s navy should no longer participate.

The President instituted the probe in February 2026 following questions about the failure to heed his instruction that the navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran must withdraw from the Chinese-led exercise, which took place in South African waters.

The panel was chaired byREAD MORE

The ANC Veterans’ League has called on South Africans to honour the legacy of former African National Congress (ANC) president Oliver Reginald Tambo by demanding ethical leadership, accountability and effective governance ahead of the November 4 local government elections.

In a statement marking the 109th anniversary of Tambo’s birth on Tuesday, October 27, the league said the true measure of respect for the struggle veteran was not simply celebrating the ANC’s liberation history, but translating the principles he fought forREAD MORE

South African actress and model Asavela Mqokiyana has been arrested for allegedly driving at 198km/h in a 120km/h zone along the N2 in KwaZulu-Natal, as authorities warn that reckless driving will not be tolerated during the upcoming festive season.

Mqokiyana, who rose to prominence for her role in the popular television drama Isibaya, was allegedly travelling 78km/h above the prescribed speed limit when she was stopped by the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI).

KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso DumaREAD MORE

South Africa escaped a 20-year, dollar-indexed gas bet on 1 220 MW of floating power. No one in authority stopped it; it collapsed after missing a deadline. The same unexamined bet is now being placed at five times the scale.

On 31 July 2025, the Pretoria High Court set aside the three generation licences NERSA had granted in September 2021 to Karpowership’s Coega, Richards Bay and Saldanha Bay projects.[4] NERSA signed a settlement recording that the matter had become academic,READ MORE

The technology guides stem cells towards bone formation using physical stimuli rather than chemical agents

Researchers at Amirkabir University of Technology in Iran have developed a smart scaffold that accelerates the differentiation of stem cells into bone-forming cells. The technology combines a surface pattern inspired by natural bone tissue with piezoelectric properties, which enable materials to generate an electrical response under mechanical stress. The findings could contribute to advances in bone tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, reports Nour News, a partnerREAD MORE

The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety has strongly condemned the behaviour of a Mercedes-Benz driver arrested for allegedly travelling at 194km/h on the N1 near Sondela in Modimolle on Monday morning.

The department expressed concern over motorists who continue to disregard road safety regulations, warning that reckless driving puts the lives of innocent road users at risk.

In a media statement, the department said Limpopo traffic officers arrested the driver after clocking 194km/h. The motorist was subsequently detainedREAD MORE

The facility at Konza City will support nuclear research, specialist training and the local production of medical radioisotopes

Kenya plans to begin construction of a nuclear research facility at Konza City next year as part of its efforts to develop nuclear technology for peaceful purposes. The project is expected to strengthen the country’s research capabilities and prepare specialists for future nuclear programmes, reports Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC).

Speaking at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review Mission for aREAD MORE

South Africa finds itself at a critical juncture in the reform of the South African Police Service (SAPS). Recent allegations of corruption, internal factionalism, political interference, and the exposure of criminal networks within policing structures have reinforced a reality many South Africans already understand: police reform can no longer be delayed. Public confidence in the police continues to decline, while concerns regarding accountability, professionalism, and ethical leadership become increasingly pronounced.

Against this backdrop, the announcement of the Police Advisory BoardREAD MORE

In addition to the business programme, cultural and sporting events await forum participants

The II Russian–Thai Investment Forum will take place in Bangkok from 29 to 31 October 2026. The main theme of the event is “Russia–Thailand: A New Era of Economic Partnership”. The first day of the business programme will be devoted to “Drivers of Key Sectors”: metallurgy, agriculture and food security, sustainable energy, transport and logistics, certification and standardisation. The theme for the second day is “Drivers of the NewREAD MORE