SAPS members during Operation Shanela in Northern Cape. The South African Police Service (SAPS) says it has arrested over 16 000 suspects nationwide, between the 1st and the 7th of this month, during its intensified festive season safety operations. The suspects were arrested for various crimes including murder, rape, assault and possession of drugs. More…
Vehicles at an impound The City of Ekurhuleni has warned it may sell impounded vehicles if owners fail to collect them within 120 days of notification. This follows a call for owners to retrieve vehicles held by the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) between December 8th and January 27th. Authorities say the move is part…
File image| A red ribbon is put on the sleeves of a man by his friend to show support for people living with HIV Civil society, researchers, advocacy groups and government are calling for a collaborative effort to end stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV and AIDS. This emerged at the launch of…
FILE | Crime scene Some residents of Orange Farm, south of Johannesburg, say they continue to live in fear due the high and persistent crime levels in the area. This includes murders, gangsterism and robbery incidents. Frustrated residents are also complaining about lack of police visibility and are accusing police of always not being there…
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…
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…
