Zille raises alarm over financial irregularities in Joburg’s budget

DA Federal Chairperson, Helen Zille Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Chairperson, Helen Zille has raised red flags over Johannesburg’s finances, saying a review of the City’s budget revealed irregularities such as duplicated jobs and inadequate funding for maintenance. On Saturday, the party announced Zille as its Johannesburg mayoral candidate for the 2026 local government elections. In…

Read More

JMPD warns of delays as G20 Summit blocks key roads

Motorists travelling around the vicinity of the Nasrec Expo Centre, South of Johannesburg, are advised to expect major traffic delays this weekend, due to road closures as a result of G20 Leaders’ Summit. The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department says motorists will face delays on roads that have been blocked due to the summit. Some roads…

Read More

ANC confirms expiration of Brown Mogotsi’s membership

A delegate stands near a banner during the 55th National Conference of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa December 18, 2022. The African National Congress (ANC) has now confirmed that Brown Mogotsi, an alleged associate of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu who has been placed on leave…

Read More

‘Unfinished houses harbouring thieves’

A BULAWAYO councillor has urged the local authority to engage owners of unfinished houses to come up with a way forward amid indications some of the properties are now hideouts for criminals. A BULAWAYO councillor has urged the local authority to engage owners of unfinished houses to come up with a way forward amid indications…

Read More

Security Strategy flags possible coup threat in SA: Ntshavheni

Minister in the Presidency responsible for State Security, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni The Minister in the Presidency responsible for State Security, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, states that one of the country’s risks identified in the National Security Strategy for 2024-2028 is a possible coup d’état. She was briefing the media at Parliament after the debate of her department’s budget…

Read More

Motorists urged to be patient ahead of Seshego Marathon on Sunday

Seshego Marathon Comrades Runners There will be some road closures in Polokwane, Limpopo, due to a highly anticipated road race. Thousands of runners will participate in the Seshego Ultra-Marathon, running either 50 kilometers or 21.1 kilometers. The half-marathon features the SAPS national championships. The affected roads are R71 from Mankweng to Polokwane and the Nelson…

Read More

Mkhwanazi files interdict against security firm owner

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has lodged an application for an interdict against the owner of a security firm in connection with alleged defamatory statements. According to court papers, Calvin Mathibeli accused Mkhwanazi of being corrupt, involved in unlawful killings, and being captured by private interests. Mathibeli allegedly made these…

Read More