File image| Sewer spillage due to a sanitation pipe burst. A resident of Saaiplaas at Virginia in the Free State has lamented her 18 years of struggle while living in a house surrounded by sewage. Dikeledi Mokhosi says the situation has remained unchanged despite repeatedly reporting the issue to Matjhabeng Local Municipality. Mokhosi says her…
Nkosana Makate, ‘Please Call Me’ originator, speaking to SABC News. An attempt by Black Rock Mining to temporarily freeze a portion of the ‘Please Call Me’ settlement paid by Vodacom to Nkosana Makate has been dismissed in the High Court in Johannesburg. The court ruled that Black Rock, represented by businessman Errol Elsdon, failed to…
The Mangaung Metro Municipality The Mangaung Metro Municipality has placed its Communications General Manager, Qondile Khedama, on special leave after the resurfacing of sexual harassment allegations against him. City Manager Sello More says the decision was motivated by a report from the Employee Wellness Division following a grievance hearing. He says an independent team has…
Primary school learners The Department of Education in Eastern Cape has warned schools that anyone who deliberately withholds academic reports will be dealt with decisively. The department says withholding of these report cards is illegal and contravenes the South African Schools Act. Department Spokesperson, Malibongwe Mtima, says it’s within learners’ rights to know how…
FILEPHOTO | A sinkhole The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport’s spokesperson Lesiba Mpya says they will continue to monitor the sinkhole at the R500 road in Carletonville, west of Johannesburg, and provide updates of any developments. Mpya’s sentiments come amid motorists being to avoid the road due to a sinkhole that has caved in…
Benches inside of a court. The Mutale Magistrate’s Court outside Thohoyandou has postponed a case of murder and two attempted murders against a man who allegedly shot dead a complainant in a rape case. Andani Madzhie allegedly shot and killed Ndinainwi Mabuke and injured a taxi driver and another passenger last month at Thengwe village. Mabuke was…
Two senior Hawks officers accused of corruption in Polokwane Specialised Commercial Crimes Court. The Polokwane Specialised Commercial Crimes Court, in Limpopo, has set the trial date in the corruption case of two senior Hawks officers, accused of covering a politically related murder case. The case against Captain Virginia Kupa and Brigadier Mapone Mohajane has been postponed…
Finance minister, Enoch Gondogwana. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says the key message being taken to Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum in January, is that South Africa is ripe for investment and ready to do business. Speaking to the media at a pre-WEF business breakfast, Godongwana said trade negotiations with the United States are…
Traffic law enforcement members conducting a roadblock. Mpumalanga traffic authorities are cracking down on unroadworthy vehicles as part of their festive season operations. Nearly 30 000 vehicles have been stopped and checked, with over 4 600 summonses issued for various offenses from the beginning of December. Authorities urge motorists to ensure that their vehicles are…
Fikile Mbalula delivering the ANC National General Council Midterm Report in Bokburg. The African National Congress’s (ANC) Mid-term report, delivered by Secretary General Fikile Mbalula, paints a grim picture of the party’s current state. Around 2000 delegates have gathered at the Birchwood Hotel for the party’s National General Council (NGC), which is reviewing its performance,…
