South Africa Emergency Services Newswire

How US funding cuts are threatening South African families living with HIV

Johannesburg, South Africa – Last year, Mary* finally had the conversation she had been dreading for more than a decade. Mary has lived with HIV since 2008. But the 36-year-old has also carried the burden of another secret: Lita*, her daughter, was born …

US pastor abducted at gunpoint during sermon in South Africa

Gunmen in South Africa have abducted a US missionary from his church as he was delivering a sermon, police and a colleague said Friday. Pastor Josh Sullivan was abducted late Thursday at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Motherwell outside the coastal city …

American Pastor Kidnapped During Sermon In South Africa

Naija News reports that police and a colleague of the pastor confirmed in separate statements on Friday that Sullivan was kidnapped on Thursday at the Fellowship Baptist Church located in Motherwell, near the coastal city of Gqeberha. This incident is …

Shocking rise in sexual harassment cases in South African schools

In a crisis plaguing South African schools, the Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC) has confirmed 111 cases of sexual harassment and abuse of learners by teachers were referred to them in the 2024/2025 financial year.  The shocking figure is 29 …

PSiRA clarifies misconceptions about new firearm regulations for security firms in South Africa

The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) has rejected claims that the proposed regulations would impede security firms’ operations. PSiRA acknowledged the significant public and industry interest sparked by the recently published draft …

A 7-Year-Old's Alleged Rape Case Has Reignited GBV Protests in South Africa

In October 2024, a mother in Matatiele, a town in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, sent her then 7-year-old daughter to school, as she did every day. Over the next few days, the mother noticed that her daughter, who has been given the pseudonym “ …

Statistics South Africa on protecting Integrity of Stats SA’s National Data Collection

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) is aware of misinformation currently circulating regarding our data collection activities, including false allegations that our survey officers (fieldworkers) are involved in criminal activities. We want to assure the …

Whistle-blowers expose fear and bullying at police watchdog, IPID

Whistle-blowers at South Africa’s police watchdog, the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), have raised serious concerns over intimidation, bullying and political interference within the organisation. “We fear for our lives. We are told how …

Police to focus on reducing murder, GBV and more

JOHANNESBURG - Reduce murder, remove illegal firearms from communities, eradicate drugs, and fight gender-based violence and femicide.  These are the top priorities that police will focus on, according to resolutions coming out of the country's first …

Jacquin Appollis testifies in Joslin Smith kidnapping trial, details how police assaulted him

Jacquin “Boeta” Appollis took to the stand in the ongoing Joslin Smith trial on 11 April 2025 Appollis detailed how police tortured him while at the Sea Border office on 4 March 2024 Appollis is testifying in the trial-within-a-trial portion of the ongoing …

‘Police’: Kizz Daniel eyes Grammy with collaboration with Angelique Kidjo, Johnny Drille

Nigerian afrobeats star, Daniel Anidugbe, popularly known as Kizz Daniel, has released a brand new song, ‘Police,’ featuring five time Grammy-winning Beninese singer, Angelique Kidjo, and Johnny Drille. The upbeat track co-produced by Ghana’s MOG Beatz, …

South African rights commissions launch inquiry into justice system failures after Omotoso verdict

In response to concerns over the handling of gender-based violence (GBV) cases in South Africa, three key Chapter Nine institutions — the CRL Commission, the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE), and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) — …

Police arrest South African man with drugs worth N.dollars 1.3 million

South Africa could do far more for Congolese refugees

South Africa is better able than most African countries to offer refuge to those displaced by the long war in the Democratic Republic of Congo. So why aren’t we doing so? The fighting in the DRC since 1996, as ethnic wars have spilled over from …

Joslin Smith trial: Defence lawyer claims client was asleep during confession to police, SA laughs

A defence lawyer in the Joslin Smith case maintained that her client was asleep when police took his confession Advocate Nobahle Mkabayi used video evidence to show her client’s eyes closed while he was talking to the police Judge Nathan Erasmus warned …

PICS: Police seize counterfeit goods worth over R50 million in nationwide operations

In a series of operations over the past few months, authorities have seized counterfeit goods valued at more than R50 million. The National Counterfeit and Illicit Goods team seized counterfeit goods worth more than R7 million, following a community tip- …

Kenyan women open up about dating policemen: "Cried more than an ambulance"

Forget their tough side while maintaining law and order, police officers are great gentlemen, at least according to some women Kenyan women took to social media to share what it is like to date men in uniform, leaving netizens dumb folded Some revealed …

Police briefs media on successful conclusion of National Policing Summit, 11 Apr

Following the successful conclusion of the 3 day National Policing Summit, the Ministry of Police together with the SAPS top management, lead by the National Commissioner, will brief the nation on the outcomes of the Summit and measures to be implemented.  …

Unfit police to be enrolled into health and fitness programme: SAPS

The South African Police Service (SAPS) says it will identify unfit members for enrollment into a health and fitness programme. This came out on the last day of the three-day National Policing Summit in Ekurhuleni. The summit was convened to deliberate on …

CodaPet expands compassionate in-home pet euthanasia services in Augusta, GA

The veterinarian-owned startup empowers a network of veterinarians who provide in-home euthanasia to ease the passing of pets at home, surrounded by loved ones. AUGUSTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CodaPet has …

NoiseCure™ Named Exclusive Healthcare Partner for Loftwall in Acoustic Innovation Push

Collaborative Effort Aims to Educate Healthcare Administrators on Best Practices to Address Acoustic Challenges DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NoiseCure™, a leader in acoustic wellness solutions for healthcare …

Ayushman Diagnostics & Imaging Centre Launches New Online System for Easy Test Booking

NEW DELHI, DELHI, INDIA, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ayushman Diagnostics & Imaging Centre, a leading provider of diagnostic and pathology services located in Dwarka, Delhi, is pleased to announce the launch of its new, user-friendly …

Business Reporter: Improving the efficiency of public safety agencies

How assistive AI tools can help combat skills shortages and data abundance LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an article published on Business Reporter, Bill Campbell, Senior Vice President of Global Public Safety at …

770 Water Damage & Restoration Enhances Disaster Recovery Services Amid Rising Climate-Related Incidents

770 Water Damage & Restoration expands emergency services to meet growing need for disaster recovery as severe weather events rise in Southern California. CHATSWORTH, CA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With extreme …

Swarmed Crowdfunding Campaign Funds in Under 24 Hours Amid Record Bee Losses

Crowdfunded swarm rescue platform expands tools for beekeepers as U.S. faces historic honey bee losses and peak swarm season begins. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Swarmed (beeswarmed.org), the community …

CAL ACE Nursing Academy Featured on Forbes.com for Excellence in CNA Training

CAL ACE Nursing Academy, featured on Forbes.com, offers top CNA training with unique pinning ceremonies and nearly 500 five-star reviews in just over 3 years! SILICON VALLEY, CA, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CAL ACE …

NeuraSignal’s Automated TCD Proven to Streamline PFO Screening in New Real-World Publications

NeuraSignal is proud to announce the publication of two pivotal real-world clinical studies. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NeuraSignal is proud to announce the publication of two pivotal real-world clinical …

At A Safe Haven for Newborns Everyone is Helped

Every Call is Confidential, No Questions Asked or Judged MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Gloria M. Silverio Foundation, 501(c)(3), d/b/a A Safe Haven for Newborns, is a lifeline for teens and women …

CodaPet launches compassionate in-home pet euthanasia services to Jacksonville, FL, and surrounding areas.

The veterinarian-owned startup empowers a network of veterinarians who provide in-home euthanasia to ease the passing of pets at home, surrounded by loved ones. JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CodaPet has …

Black Box Safety Secures Spot on $25m/year Nationwide Sourcewell Contract for Body Armor

Black Box Safety Secures $25M Sourcewell Multiple Award Contract to Provide Cost-Effective Body Armor Solutions to Public Safety Agencies SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Black Box Safety Secures $25 Million …

Intersec Achieves Red Hat OpenShift Certifications

Red Hat OpenShift Certifications Enhances the Reliability, Security, and Scalability of the cloud-native Intersec products for Telecoms and Governments. PARIS, FRANCE, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Paris, April 10, 2025 – Intersec, leading …

Executive Shine Services Brings Commercial, Post-Construction, and Vacation Rental Cleaning to Delaware

MAGNOLIA, DE, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Executive Shine Services LLC, a minority- and women-owned cleaning company, proudly announces its official launch, providing professional and high-quality cleaning services across …

Black Dog Junk Removal Adds Light Demolition Services

Black Dog Junk Removal in Charleston, SC now offers light demolition services for customers clearing unwanted structures from their properties. CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, April 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Junk removal is a valuable service …

HONORING HEROES: 2025 BOYNTON BEACH FIRST RESPONDERS AWARDS LUNCHEON SET FOR APRIL 25

BOYNTON BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, April 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Boca Raton/Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce will host the 2025 Boynton Beach First Responders Awards Luncheon on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. …

TorchStone Global Welcomes Renowned Entertainment Security Specialist Nina Hobson as Executive Protection Manager

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TorchStone Global, a premiere security firm, is proud to announce that Nina Hobson, decorated former British Police detective and bodyguard to the stars has joined the firm’s …

EZDoff® Exam Glove Introduces Contamination-Reduction Features for Emergency Medicine

Innovative Removal System Reduces Cross-Contamination Risk for Emergency and Trauma Care Providers. CINCINNATI, OH, OH, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Innovative Removal System Reduces Cross-Contamination Risk for Emergency …

Pierce Aerospace & Skylark Labs Deploy Drone Detection and Artificial Intelligence at the USA-Mexico Border

Pierce Aerospace & Skylark Labs Deploy Remote ID and Artificial Intelligence to Detect Drones along USA-Mexico Border FISHERS, IN, UNITED STATES, April 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pierce Aerospace, a dual-use aerospace technology firm and …

Oregon UAS Accelerator Opens Applications for Summer 2025 Cohort

Join the Oregon UAS Accelerator Summer 2025 Cohort! Access $165K+ in funding, mentorship, flight testing, and pitch live to investors. Apply now! PENDELTON, OR, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Oregon UAS Accelerator, a …

GSB 2025 Unveils Critical Gaps in Global Security Preparedness and Culture, Reveals Need for Cooperation and Reform

Survey collected views from leading security executives. Responses offer the world a warning. ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Security Ligue’s Global Security Barometer 2025 (GSB 2025) warns of serious …