South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Monday 9 May 2022

In the latest news in South Africa on Monday 9 May, a police officer in Cape Town has died after being shot and wounded in a hospital.

South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Monday 9 May 2022 Photo: Stock/Canva

A lot can change overnight, but we’ll keep you in the know with the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Monday, 9 May.

In some shocking news, a police officer in Cape Town has died after being shot and wounded in a hospital. The police officer had reportedly taken a 35-year-old suspect to the hospital for a medical check-up.

The suspect shot two patients who were in his proximity, killing them instantly. He also shot the officer in the head.

Meanwhile, the South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed that two more suspects had been arrested in connection with the murder of Hillary Gardee, who was laid to rest on Saturday.

The far-reaching suffering and turmoil of rape and murder is an unenviable ordeal. So to endure it only to know offenders could repeat or go unpunished for other crimes is a pain.

That is what parliament has been accused of, giving these convicts a chance at evading the law and robbing victims of potential justice.

Lastly, job applicants are no longer required to attach certified copies of their educational qualifications and relevant documents when applying.

TODAY’S LATEST NEWS IN SOUTH AFRICA, Monday 9 May

Hospital shooting: Death toll rises after cop succumbs to injuries

A police officer in Cape Town has died after being shot and wounded in a hospital.

The Western Cape Government had previously said that a man who was ready to be discharged at New Somerset Hospital grabbed a police officer’s firearm and started shooting. The police officer had reportedly taken a 35-year-old suspect to the hospital for a medical check-up.

The suspect shot two patients who were in his proximity, killing them instantly. He also shot the officer in the head.

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Two more suspects arrested in connection with Hillary Gardee’s murder

The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed that two more suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of Hillary Gardee who was laid to rest on Saturday.

On Friday, a 28-year-old suspect who was supposed to get married on Saturday was arrested by Mpumalanga police.

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Parliament’s police committee accused of turning back on rape and murder victims

The far-reaching suffering and turmoil of rape and murder is an unenviable ordeal. So to endure it only to know offenders could repeat or go unpunished for other crimes is a pain in itself. That is what parliament has been accused of, giving these convicts a chance at evading the law and robbing victims of potential justice.

The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Police oversees the police department, South African Police Service (SAPS) and other statutory entities. These include the Independent Police Investigative Directorate, the Civilian Secretariat for Police Service, the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority, the National Forensic Oversight and Ethics Board (DNA Board), and the Hawks.

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Job applicants no longer required to submit certified copies on applications

Job applicants are no longer required to submit certified copies of their educational qualifications and other relevant documents on their applications.

This is because the Department of Public Service and Administration has issued a circular to all national and provincial departments giving the notice.

According to the department, job applicants must submit a duly completed Z83 form, copies of supporting documents and a detailed CV.

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Half a billion rand repairs planned by Government for two national roads

More than half a billion rand is needed to repair two of South Africa’s important national roads. The government is still calculating the total cost of damage caused by the floods that hit KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape last month.

The N2 and N3 repairs will cost South Africa a massive R542.5 million, according to Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula. The N2 follows the coastline from Cape Town, nearly reaching Mozambique.

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