Ntuli praises SIU over R84m border wall fraud probe

KwaZulu-Natal–Mozambique border where the halted R84m wall project exposed tender fraud and corruption. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has commended the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) after its probe put a halt to a multi-million rand border wall due to tender fraud allegations. This comes after a Special Tribunal set aside the R84 million border wall project,…

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KZN scholar transport on brink of collapse amid budget cuts

The provision of scholar transport in KwaZulu-Natal is on the brink of collapse as the Department of Education removes tens of thousands of learners from the programme due to severe budget cuts. Director for Learner Transport Vukani Khumalo told the portfolio committee that the budget for the service has been cut from R669–million to R366–million. Khumalo said the…

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Diepkloof hostel residents vow ongoing protests over power outage

Diepkloof residence protesting. Angry residents of Diepkloof hostel in Soweto have vowed to continue protesting until electricity supply is restored to their area. Earlier, residents clashed with police when their protest intensified, prompting officers to fire rubber bullets. WATCH | SABC News reporter Calvin Dludla is tracking developments at the protest in Diepkloof, Soweto, where…

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Heavy rains to continue in Joburg over the long weekend

File: Vehicle seen in rainy conditions The South African Weather Service has forecast persisting heavy rains and cooler temperatures in most of the country this long weekend. The rains could lead to localised flooding. Meanwhile, a cold front will hit the Western Cape. Forecaster, Puseletso Mofokeng.  “Temperature conditions could be expected to be cooler in Mpumalanga, Gauteng, North West and…

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Security guard shot dead in Limpopo mine robbery

File: Accident scene graphic. A security guard has been shot dead during an armed robbery at the Tweefontein chrome mine outside Burgersfort in Limpopo. Police say when another guard went to investigate the sound of gunshots, he was accosted and robbed of his firearm on Friday. Eight suspects fled with the firearms from the two…

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