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Ramaphosa appoints Gwede Mantashe as Acting Police Minister

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Ramaphosa appoints Gwede Mantashe as Acting Police Minister

Bulelwa Hoala Gwede Mantashe | GCIS President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Gwede Mantashe as Acting Minister of Police, effective immediately. Mantashe will serve in this role until Professor Firoz Cachalia takes over in August after retiring from Wits University. Mantashe will continue his duties as Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources during the interim period. President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the appointment of Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede […]

today16/07/2025

KZN marches in support of Commissioner Mkhwanazi

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KZN marches in support of Commissioner Mkhwanazi

Kaya News Images: Karinda Jagmohan for Kaya News Political and civic groups are marching in Durban today to support KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi amid whistleblowing controversy. Demonstrators claim the Commission of Inquiry announced by President Ramaphosa will only confirm Mkhwanazi’s explosive allegations against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. President Ramaphosa placed Mchunu on leave on 13 July after Mkhwanazi accused him of links to criminal gangs and interference in murder […]

today15/07/2025

Taps flow again for Rand Water customers after maintenance

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University study detects traces of ARVs in South Africa’s water

North-West University (NWU) researchers have uncovered a serious environmental issue: widespread antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) in South Africa's water. Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock The comprehensive report found high concentrations of ARVs, especially lopinavir and efavirenz, downstream of wastewater treatment plants, often exceeding global norms. This is attributed to South Africa's vast HIV treatment programme. The study highlighted alarming effects on aquatic life, with altered embryonic development in snails and […]

today15/07/2025

PICS: King Misuzulu and fourth wife Queen Sihle Mdhluli visit the UK

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PICS: King Misuzulu and fourth wife Queen Sihle Mdhluli visit the UK

Bulelwa Hoala Images: @kingmisuzulu on Instagram AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini is currently on a diplomatic visit to the United Kingdom, accompanied by his fourth wife, Mpumalanga Princess Sihle Mdhluli, and a 12-member official royal delegation. According to reports, the visit aims to strengthen ties with the British royal family. This past weekend, the King was honoured with two accolades, the African Impact Award and the Humanitarian Impact Award, at the […]

today14/07/2025

Floyd Shivambu’s Mayibuye Consultation Process rejects Ramaphosa’s inquiry into Mchunu

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Floyd Shivambu’s Mayibuye Consultation Process rejects Ramaphosa’s inquiry into Mchunu

The Mayibuye Consultation Process (MCP) has objected to President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to set up a Commission of inquiry into serious allegations against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and other senior police officials. Zuko Komisa Image | @FloydShivambu/X The MCP, led by National Convener Floyd Shivambu, stated on Monday, 14th July 2025, that it regards the commission as a "factional manoeuvre" intended to safeguard Minister Mchunu and protect implicated parties from […]

today14/07/2025

SASSA social grants to increase by R10 in October

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SASSA confirms social grant payments remain unaffected by ongoing reviews

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has moved to allay fears among social grant beneficiaries, confirming that no payments have been suspended or halted as a result of the ongoing social grant review process. Zuko Komisa Image | @OfficialSASSA/X Speaking on Monday, 14 July, SASSA CEO Themba Matlou reiterated that all approved and valid grants remain active, with payments continuing as scheduled. "Any beneficiary with an active and valid […]

today14/07/2025

Joburg mother charged with murder of 11-year-old son Jayden-Lee Meek

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Joburg mother charged with murder of 11-year-old son Jayden-Lee Meek

Mapaballo Borotho video screenshot @KayaNews Gauteng police have made a breakthrough in the tragic case of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek, who was found unresponsive on a staircase at his residential complex in Roodepoort two months ago. Jayden was reported missing by his mother in May 2025. He was later discovered on a staircase and declared dead at the hospital. According to police, his body had multiple bruises but was still warm […]

today14/07/2025

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Alleged poacher found dead in Kruger National Park after shootout

Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock The body of a suspected poacher was discovered in the Kruger National Park following a shootout with park rangers Authorities believe the man may have been fatally wounded during the exchange of gunfire. According to a statement released by the South African Police Service (SAPS) on Saturday, park rangers on patrol in the Lower Sabie region on Thursday night, 11th July, at approximately 9:00 […]

today14/07/2025

Four suspects were shot and killed in a fierce gun battle with police and private security officers today, following a retail store robbery in the Johannesburg city centre.

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Four robbery suspects killed in Johannesburg CBD shootout

Zuko Komisa Image | @@_ArriveAlive /X Four suspects were shot and killed in a fierce gun battle with police and private security officers today, following a retail store robbery in the Johannesburg city centre. Authorities reported that the confrontation erupted shortly after a brazen daylight robbery targeting a retail outlet. Law enforcement and private security personnel responded swiftly, tracking the suspects, which led to a dramatic exchange of gunfire. At […]

today14/07/2025

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THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT FORMS PART OF KAYA 959’S TERMS OF USE POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ANY TERM OF THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT, YOU MUST CEASE YOUR ACCESS OF THIS WEBSITE IMMEDIATELY. 

POPIA ActTo promote the protection of personal information processed by public and private bodies; to introduce certain conditions so as to establish minimum requirements for the processing of personal information; to provide for the establishment of an Information Regulator to exercise certain powers and to perform certain duties and functions in terms of this Act and the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000; to provide for the issuing of codes of conduct; to provide for the rights of persons regarding unsolicited electronic communications and automated decision making; to regulate the flow of personal information across the borders of the Republic; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

RECOGNISING THAT—

  • section 14 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, provides that everyone has the right to privacy;
  • the right to privacy includes a right to protection against the unlawful collection, retention, dissemination and use of personal information;
  • the State must respect, protect, promote and fulfil the rights in the Bill of Rights;

AND BEARING IN MIND THAT—

  • consonant with the constitutional values of democracy and openness, the need for economic and social progress, within the framework of the information society, requires the removal of unnecessary impediments to the free flow of information, including personal information;

AND IN ORDER TO—

  • regulate, in harmony with international standards, the processing of personal information by public and private bodies in a manner that gives effect to the right to privacy subject to justifiable limitations that are aimed at protecting other rights and important interests,
  1. Definitions and Interpretation

1.1.“Personal Information” means information relating to an identifiable, living, natural person and where it is applicable, identifiable, existing juristic person, including all information as defined in the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013. 

1.2  Parliament assented to POPIA on 19 November 2013. The commencement date of section 1Part A of Chapter 5section 112 and section 113 was 11 April 2014. The commencement date of the other sections was 1 July 2020 (with the exception of section 110 and 114(4). The President of South Africa has proclaimed the POPI commencement date to be 1 July 2020.

 
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3.2.2. KAYA 959 will only process personal information in a manner that is adequate, relevant and not excessive in the context of the purpose for which it is processed. 

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3.2.4. KAYA 959 will keep records of all personal Information collected and the specific purpose for which it was collected for a period of 1 (one) year from the date on which it was last used. 

3.2.5. KAYA 959 will not disclose any personal information relating to you to any third party unless your prior written agreement is obtained or KAYA 959 is required to do so by law. 

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4.2.2. The following classes of information may be collected in respect of users who have enabled cookies: 

4.2.2.1. The browser software used; 

4.2.2.2. IP address; 

4.2.2.3. Date and time of activities while visiting the website; 

4.2.2.4. URLs of internal pages visited; and 

4.2.2.5. referrers. 

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