Minister Macpherson plans to tackle mafia and infrastructure issues

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson speaking in Parliament. 2 minutes Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, says his department is working closely with various communities to deal decisively with the so-called construction mafias. Macpherson says these are organized groups that extort money from construction companies. They are targeting construction companies…

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Why is it cold in parts of SA?

The South African Weather Service graphic showing the outlook for April 2-3, 2025. 2 minutes Meteorologist Azwi Tuwani says the cold snap experienced in parts of the country is caused by clouds covering the systems, that are moving along the coastal areas and pushing in cooler air to the interior. Gauteng, Free State and the…

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Soshanguve murder suspect abandons his bail application

[File photo] An empty court room 1 minute The 27-year-old man linked to the murder of six patrollers at Marry Me informal settlement in Soshanguve, Pretoria, has abandoned his bail application. He appeared in the Pretoria North Magistrates’ Court facing 16 counts, including murder, premeditated murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm. His co-accused has…

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Mchunu applauds SAPS for conducting high-profile operations in GP

Minister Senzo Mchunu delivers the 2024 third quarter crime stats. 2 minutes Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has commended a multi-disciplinary task team for successfully conducting two high-profile operations in Gauteng. The first operation involved the interception of a cash-in-transit heist in Dobsonville, Soweto. Two suspects were fatally wounded and five others arrested. A hijacked vehicle…

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