The Gauteng government has confirmed that it intends to open a criminal case against the Stellenbosch student who discovered flaws in the e-Panic Button App, a tool residents rely on in moments of danger. The computer science student allegedly discovered that the app exposed the most sensitive personal information of the users of the app to report crimes. Spokesperson for the Gauteng Provincial Government, Elijah Mhlanga says despite the student raising the alarm in highlighting the flaw, his actions remain an unauthorised access to the system...

The Gauteng government has confirmed that it intends to open a criminal case against the Stellenbosch student who discovered flaws in the e-Panic Button App, a tool residents rely on in moments of danger. The computer science student allegedly discovered that the app exposed the most sensitive personal information of the users of the app to report crimes. Spokesperson for the Gauteng Provincial Government, Elijah Mhlanga says despite the student raising the alarm in highlighting the flaw, his actions remain an unauthorised access to the system...

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Gauteng Government reported to be considering criminal charges against Computer Science student

The IEC has extended an opportunity to submit candidate lists to 32 political parties it says were in a similar position to the ANC, ahead of the November fourth local government elections. The Commission says the decision is aimed at ensuring equal treatment of political parties following the Constitutional Court ruling in favour of the ANC. The IEC says the 32 parties had nominated compliant candidates and paid their election deposits, but had not submitted their final candidate lists. IEC chairperson, Mosotho Moepya says excluding parties in similar circumstances would raise concerns about fairness in the electoral process. Bongiwe Zwane caught up with Professor Sethulego Matebesi. Political Analyst from the University of the Free State, Former IEC deputy chair and now executive chair of the Institute of Election Management Services in Africa, Terry Tselane together with legal expert and Senior Lecturer at the Wits School of Law, Dr Shadi Maganoe...

The IEC has extended an opportunity to submit candidate lists to 32 political parties it says were in a similar position to the ANC, ahead of the November fourth local government elections. The Commission says the decision is aimed at ensuring equal treatment of political parties following the Constitutional Court ruling in favour of the ANC. The IEC says the 32 parties had nominated compliant candidates and paid their election deposits, but had not submitted their final candidate lists. IEC chairperson, Mosotho Moepya says excluding parties in similar circumstances would raise concerns about fairness in the electoral process. Bongiwe Zwane caught up with Professor Sethulego Matebesi. Political Analyst from the University of the Free State, Former IEC deputy chair and now executive chair of the Institute of Election Management Services in Africa, Terry Tselane together with legal expert and Senior Lecturer at the Wits School of Law, Dr Shadi Maganoe...

IEC Affords 32 Political Parties an Olive Branch

The Madlanga Commission has been named South Africa's Word of the Year for 2026 by PanSALB and media research company Focal Points. It accounted for 47% of coverage among six shortlisted terms, followed by gender-based violence at 15% and illegal immigration at 12%. "Clock It" won the social media category, representing 85% of coverage among seven shortlisted expressions. The South African Sign Language Sign of the Year is "Oh, I see". PanSALB says the initiative reflects issues shaping public discourse and promotes language diversity. For the latest Bongiwe Zwane spoke to PanSALB CEO, Dr Keaobaka Seshoka 

The Madlanga Commission has been named South Africa's Word of the Year for 2026 by PanSALB and media research company Focal Points. It accounted for 47% of coverage among six shortlisted terms, followed by gender-based violence at 15% and illegal immigration at 12%. "Clock It" won the social media category, representing 85% of coverage among seven shortlisted expressions. The South African Sign Language Sign of the Year is "Oh, I see". PanSALB says the initiative reflects issues shaping public discourse and promotes language diversity. For the latest Bongiwe Zwane spoke to PanSALB CEO, Dr Keaobaka Seshoka&nbsp;

Madlanga Commission named South Africa's 2026 Word of Year

Eskom is warning political parties, candidates and campaign teams against placing election posters on electricity infrastructure ahead of the November local government elections. The power utility says attaching posters to electricity poles, transformers and substations poses serious safety risks, including electric shocks, severe burns and death. Eskom urges all election stakeholders to use authorised advertising structures and warns that unauthorised material may be removed to protect public safety and critical infrastructure.

Eskom is warning political parties, candidates and campaign teams against placing election posters on electricity infrastructure ahead of the November local government elections. The power utility says attaching posters to electricity poles, transformers and substations poses serious safety risks, including electric shocks, severe burns and death. Eskom urges all election stakeholders to use authorised advertising structures and warns that unauthorised material may be removed to protect public safety and critical infrastructure.

Gauteng Government reported to be considering criminal charges against Computer Science student

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