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Govt must be tough on criminals: Sanco

File image: Sanco protest in Daveyton on the East Rand. 1 minute The South African National Civic Organisation (Sanco) members have started gathering at Paul Kruger Square in the Pretoria CBD ahead of their march to the Union Buildings. The aim of the march is to demand action from government on issues including illegal mining…

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Hung Thabazimbi council set to elect mayor, councillors

Outside the Thabazimbi Local Municipality offices. 1 minute The hung Thabazimbi Municipality in Limpopo will today hold its first council meeting in which councillors and a Mayor will be elected. Last week’s by-elections didn’t produce an outright winner. This is the third electoral process in which a hung council has been produced since the 2016 Local Government Elections….

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Aaron Mokgehle removed as Lephalale Municipality Mayor

The Mayor of Lephalale Municipality, Aaron Mokgehle. 2 minutes The African National Congress (ANC) in the Waterberg region in Limpopo has confirmed that Aaron Mokgetle is no longer the Mayor of the Lephalale Municipality. The ANC says it has removed him and the political management team, following its sub-regional structure’s recommendation. This comes after the…

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Calls for SIU to investigate Matjhabeng Mayor’s alleged corruption

Offices of the Matjhabeng Municipality. 2 minutes Angry residents of Matjhabeng municipality are calling for the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to probe corruption allegations levelled against the convicted executive mayor Thanduxolo Khalipha. Residents marched to the streets of Thabong for service delivery and job opportunities. The march takes place a day before Khalipha is scheduled…

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‘Govt using alcohol industry as a scapegoat’

File image: A security guard stands in front of a liquor store. 2 minutes The National Liquor Traders Council (NLTC) has accused government of continuing to use the alcohol industry as a scapegoat for its failure to fight crime in the country. This comes after National Treasury announced its intention to increase the excise tax…

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