MMC for Roads and Transport in the City of Johannesburg Kenny Kunene. Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie has suspended his deputy, Kenny Kunene, from his role as Johannesburg’s MMC for Transport and from party political activities for one month. The one-month suspension is pending an investigation into Kunene’s presence at the home of a…
Bullet holes on a taxi’s windscreen. 3 minutes A crime expert says law enforcement in this country has enough capacity and resources to end the long, ongoing taxi warfare between taxi associations in Gauteng. Speaking to SABC News, Andy Mashaile, says the conflict of interest arises when some police have businesses in the taxi industry,…
File image: Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in Sandton, Johannesburg 2 minutes Stocks on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) opened in the red following a weaker session in Asia, with investors taking cover as new United States (US) tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China took effect, threatening to escalate global trade tensions. The All Share index…
Roadblock 1 minute Some motorists making their way into the Eastern Cape via the N6 from different provinces say other drivers need to be vigilant and considerate. Provincial authorities conducted a roadblock just outside of Komani as part of its safety campaign. A minibus taxi driver who was travelling from Johannesburg, Mphangeli Moyeni says his…
Image source: Sergii Gnatiuk – 123RF.com The decision was taken by Limpopo Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Advocate Mukhali Ivy Thenga. “This decision follows a comprehensive investigation process that was conducted by the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation [DPCI] following a complaint laid by Mr Arthur Fraser with the South African Police Service [SAPS]. “The…
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Chief, General Rudzani Maphwanya. South African National Defence Force (SANDF) General Rudzani Maphwanya has been officially reprimanded for reported comments he made against Israel and in support of Palestine during a recent visit to Iran. International Relations has issued a rare rebuke, stating that the department and the…
ActionSA Parliamentary leader, Athol Trollip. 2 minutes ActionSA Parliamentary leader, Athol Trollip, has backed a call for the establishment of a commission of inquiry into the state of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). ActionSA calls for the removal of the failed National Director of Public Prosecutions, Adv Shamila Batohi, and for a parliamentary enquiry into…
Rand note and coins. The South African Reserve Bank‘s (SARB) Prudential Authority says it is difficult to assess the potential impact of tariffs on the economy or financial systems at the moment. The regulator and supervisor for licensed financial institutions in the country says the financial stability committee has been in talks over tariffs. Businesses…
Bullets seen at a crime scene. 2 minutes The community of Bloekombos in Kraaifontein say they are still in shock following the fatal shooting of the principal of Ekuthuleni Primary. The 54-year-old was shot in his car on Thursday and his wife was wounded. Counselling is being provided to affected people and learners. “This is…
Police in Gauteng have shot and killed a wanted suspect, linked to the killing of a school principal in KwaZulu-Natal. Officers say the suspect was wanted for several other cases, including hijacking and possession of an unlicensed firearm. The South African Police Service (SAPS) National Intervention Unit (NIU) traced him to Soweto. National Police Spokesperson…
