KZN Premier concerned over Mkhwanazi contract renewal delay

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has expressed concern over the lack of clarity about the renewal of Provincial Police Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s contract. The contract expires on the 31st of March. Legislation provides for a premier to endorse the appointment of a provincial commissioner made by the national head of the…

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Ramaphosa advocates for municipal funding review, dedicated utilities

President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the need to review the funding model for municipalities and to establish ring-fenced utilities for water and electricity provision. He was speaking at the eighth stakeholder engagement with the Free State provincial and local government, held as part of his commitment to strengthening collaboration in addressing service delivery challenges. Ramaphosa…

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Shebe Maburna plans fresh bail bid citing new information

[File] Lekompo musician Lehlogonolo Chauke, known as Shebe Maburna in court A prominent lekompo musician, Lehlohonolo Chauke, better known as Shebe Maburna, intends to apply for bail based on new information. He has been in custody since his arrest in November last year on charges of attempted murder, malicious damage to property and unlawful possession of a…

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Overcrowding at SA’s correctional centres growing: Ntshalintshali

Department of FILE: Correctional Services inmates attend an event. Correctional Services Deputy Minister Lindiwe Ntshalintshali says the challenge of overcrowding in the country’s correctional centres is growing annually. Ntshalintshali says this in Parliament during the debate on the status of overcrowding in prisons. The debate called by African National Congress (ANC) MP Samuel Moela was…

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