Johannesburg police recover 11 stolen vehicles

A JMPD truck seen towing a vehicle. Johannesburg police have recovered 11 stolen vehicles during operations from April 13 to 17. In a statement, police say that some of the vehicles were recovered during intelligence-driven operations, and others were recovered by Johannesburg Flying Squad members. Acting District Commissioner for Johannesburg, Egen Moodley, has praised officers…

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Millions of hectares returned to rightful owners: Nyontsho

File: Ploughed land seen on the image above. Rural Development and Land Reform Minister, Mzwanele Nyhontso, says his department has managed to redistribute 5.9 million hectares of land and restituted 3.9 million hectares to the rightful owners.  Nyhontso was addressing traditional leaders at the Mpondoland Kingdom in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape. Traditional leaders engaged the minister on various developmental programmes that should be…

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Ramaphosa warns global inequality threatens democracy

President Cyril Ramaphosa. President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent global action to tackle inequality, warning it remains one of the biggest threats to democracy. He was speaking at the plenary on Extremism and Inequality at the ‘In Defence of Democracy’ initiative during his working visit to the Kingdom of Spain. Ramaphosa emphasised that inequality…

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67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day hosts knitting drive

67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day movement hosts a knitting drive The 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day movement say knitting is more than just a hobby but a tool for connection and care. The group is hosting a blanket knitting drive at Steyn City, north of Johannesburg, bringing communities together through creativity and compassion….

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Thembi Simelane hits back at Eviction Bill criticism

Minister Thembi Simelane Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has refuted claims that the proposed Prevention of Illegal Eviction and Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill promotes homelessness. Civic Movement Abahlali boMjondolo rejected the bill, describing it as anti-poor. The Amendment Bill seeks to criminalise those who incite the unlawful invasion of land and properties. It…

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