The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) says national government’s prompt intervention in under-performing municipalities is a step in the right direction. SALGA believes that this will improve the delivery of basic services. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced in the State of the Nation Address that national government would not hesitate to intervene in failing municipalities….
SANDF soldiers. The well-being of the country’s soldiers deployed in peacekeeping missions such as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has had a negative impact on their lives. That’s according to primary research conducted by the Department of Sociology at Stellenbosch University. The research’s findings were presented to the Joint Standing Committee on Defence on…
FILE | SANDF soldiers on patrol Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says the province is ready to receive members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). He says their deployment to the province is a decisive and necessary intervention in light of the growing threat of illegal mining activities. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the deployment…
Three logistics companies have reached a deal to halt their court order against truck drivers alleged to have disrupted their business operations. The Pietermaritzburg High Court granted a draft consent order between the companies and All Truck Drivers Forum and Allied South Africa. Diraro Logistics, Logita Logistics and Nalindo had tried to get the leaders…
Handscuffs indicating an arrest made. A statement by Norman Kgosiyagofa Montjane, Attorney for the Phenya Family says Johannah Phenya, widow of the assassinated whistleblower, Marumo Eric Phenya, has confirmed that the Gauteng Provincial Office of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) has advised her of the arrest of one of the alleged hitmen linked…
Deputy President Paul Mashatile. The Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, has convened a meeting with the Water Task Team to lay out interventions aimed at stabilising Gauteng’s water supply. Officials say electro-mechanical failures at Rand Water pump stations, and a major pipe burst, in late January temporarily reduced bulk supply. Highlights: “To ensure water security in…
Handcuffs depicting an arrest. Police in Gauteng have arrested a female suspect after an e-hailing driver was allegedly killed while inside the car in Pretoria West on Wednesday. The video was circulating across all social media platforms, and police urged the public and social media users not to share, forward, or repost the video. Police say preliminary…
The Gauteng Health Department is urging STI prevention through the distribution of free condoms ahead of Valentine’s Day. As the world celebrates Valentine’s Day, on February 14th, on Saturday, the Gauteng Health Department is encouraging all residents to visit their nearest public health facility and access free male and female condoms. The department’s Maeshela Maheya…
EMPD vehicles. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has heard how Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) officials together with a civilian allegedly stole precious stones that were valued at R14 million. Images shown at the Commission have displayed Aiden McKenzie and Kersha Lee Stols from the EMPD and Etienne van Der Walt, an ordinary civilian at…
The accused, Imanuwela David, Froliana Joseph and her brother Ndilinasho Joseph, who are linked to the theft of $580,000 at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm, Phala Phala appear in the Modimolle Magistrate’s Court in Limpop on October 7, 2024. Transactions on the bank accounts of the first accused in the case of theft from President Cyril…
