Westbury residents demand answers from Joburg Mayor amid water issues

Residents of Westbury, Coronationville, Newlands and surrounding communities block roads with burning tyres, rocks and branches during a protest over water shortage in Johannesburg Residents of Westbury in Johannesburg and surrounding areas have vowed to continue protesting until Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has visited the community and addressed them.  Locals want answers over the ongoing water outage and have taken to the streets to…

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Leukaemia most diagnosed childhood cancer in SA: Health Dept

A child in hospital Government has called for collective support from citizens, for children and teenagers living with cancer. The Health Department says childhood cancer is a major health concern worldwide, with the World Health Organisation reporting around 400 000 new cases each year. The department’s spokesperson Foster Mohale says according to the national cancer…

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Three suspended SAMRO publishers reinstated

Music sheet The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) says the three publishers listed in the Fundudzi Forensic Report on fraudulent activities, were reinstated after the majority of their members voted to have them back. Following SAMRO’s press conference held today, please find below the clarifications distinguishing fact from misinformation regarding SAMRO Governance Matters. Part…

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Two State arms take on Mkhwanazi’s corruption allegations

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Two of South Africa’s three arms of state, the Executive and the Legislature, are on a mission to get to the bottom of the allegations made by KZN Police Commissioner, Lt-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, of corruption and political interference within the criminal justice system. President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed a judicial commission…

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TRC Cases Inquiry sets tentative timetable for oral testimony

Retired Constitutional Court Judge, Justice Sisi Khampepe to head inquiry into apartheid crime investigations. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases Inquiry is considering a preliminary timetable that could allow the inquiry to begin receiving oral testimony by November 10. The filing of witness statements is expected to conclude by October 10, 2025. On Monday,…

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National Dialogue to be driven by the people: Ramaphosa

Delegates attend the National Convention at the University of South Africa (Unisa) in Pretoria on August 16, 2025. President Cyril Ramaphosa says the hosting of the upcoming National Dialogue will be driven by the people of this country. He was answering questions in the National Assembly on Tuesday. Ramaphosa says for the government, the dialogue will…

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