Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson speaking in Parliament. Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson says the report by PwC in the controversial R800 million Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Oxygen plant tender, awarded by the Independent Development Trust (IDT), represents a monumental failure in governance and adherence to the IDTs policies…
A 64-year-old man from Mamelodi, Pretoria has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the repeated rape of his daughter. He raped the now 19-year-old teenager when she was just nine years old. National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana says they welcome the sentence by the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court. “When the victim turned 16, she…
NSFAS Logo. The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has criticized the government for failing to address funding delays in the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). The bursary scheme funds tertiary tuition and accommodation. CGE presented a report indicating that sexual harassment is increasing in higher learning institutions. Advocate Nthabiseng Sepanya Mogale says landlords are…
Former President Jacob Zuma and the uMkhonto we Sizwe Party face off with President Cyril Ramaphosa and others in the Constitutional Court today over the President’s three decisions related to Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s leave of absence. LIVE STREAM:
Judgment is expected to be delivered today at the Pretoria North Magistrates’ Court in the bail application of one of the three men accused of killing Ditebogo Phalane. Pelia Maeko, Ali Sithole, and Nido Gumbo allegedly shot the child during a hijacking at his home in Soshanguve, in May last year. It is believed that…
FILE | Ditebogo Phalane Snr and Ditebogo Phalane Jnr. The Pretoria North Magistrates’ Court is expected to deliver judgment in the bail application of one of the three men accused of the murder of five-year-old Ditebogo Phalane. Pelia Maeko, Ali Sithole and Nido Gumbo allegedly shot Phalane junior dead when they hijacked his father’s bakkie…
Human trafficking Deputy Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development, Andries Nel says the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is designed to help end the trafficking of human beings. This year’s event will be observed globally under the theme “Human Trafficking is Organised Crime, End the Exploitation.” To mark this day tomorrow, the Department will…
EPWP workers on site Activist and citizens forum spokesperson Dennis Bloem has described the alleged use of Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) funding for inflated salaries of former councilors at Matjhabeng Municipality in the Free State as a disgrace. Bloem says poor people who depend on the programme to put bread on the table are…
Reservoir in the City of Tshwane The City of Tshwane says it’s investigating possible water contamination at its Montana reservoir, north of Pretoria. It says residents have complained about smelly and discoloured water. The reservoir is supplied by the Roodeplaat Water Treatment Works and it supplies water to areas such as Montana, Sinoville, Wonderboom, Annlin…
Suspected drug smuggler A 25-year-old alleged drug trafficker has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport. The suspect was arrested on arrival from São Paulo, Brazil, via Doha and was found with cocaine bullets worth over R4.5 million. Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk says the suspect was also examined to check if any drug-filled pellets…
