Ekurhuleni Mayor Xhakaza reshuffles Mayoral Committee

Nkosindiphile Xhakaza , Ekurhuleni Mayor Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has reshuffled the city’s Mayoral Committee.  The reason for the reshuffle is not immediately clear although it comes amid tension between coalition partners, the  African National Congress (ANC) and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).   Xhakaza says there were extensive consultations with the multi-party organisations represented in council.  The ANC…

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Shebe Maburna’s case postponed to 27 March 2026

[File] Lekompo musician Lehlogonolo Chauke, known as Shebe Maburna in court The case against a Limpopo musician accused of attempted murder and assault has been postponed to next month by the Polokwane magistrate’s court.   The accused, Lehlogonolo Chauke, known as Shebe Maburna, had his case postponed for the arrangement of a regional court date where he will be tried. …

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Hlabisa commends Ramaphosa for establishing Water Crisis Committee

A dry tap. Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister and Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader, Velenkosini Hlabisa has commended President Cyril Ramaphosa for establishing the National Water Crisis Committee aimed at addressing the country’s ongoing water crisis. The committee, which will be chaired by the President, will deploy technical experts and resources from national…

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Over 20 criminal cases were opened against me: Sibiya

FILE | Deputy National Police Commissioner General Shadrack Sibiya. Suspended deputy national police commissioner for crime detection, Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya has laid out allegations of criminality and charges he says have been laid against him during the course of his career. He has been testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria. Sibiya says…

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Hormone‑disrupting chemicals found in sanitary pad brands sold in SA

Picture of sanitary pad and pantyliner A study by the University of Free State has found hormone-disrupting chemicals in every sanitary pad and pantyliner tested from brands sold in South Africa.   They include those labelled organic or chemical-free.   The university’s scientists have warned that millions of women face regular exposure.  They have called for clearer labelling,…

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