WC submits two requests to CoGTA for provincial disaster declaration

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says they’ve submitted two requests to the National Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister for a provincial disaster declaration.    This is to respond to the water and wildfires crises.  Winde says the water situation remains a serious concern in Knysna, Langeberg and Bitou.  He told the media in…

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Hani’s killer Janusz Walus to be deported to Poland

Former SACP leader Chris Hani’s killer Janusz Walus . 2 minutes Former South African Communist Party (SACP) leader Chris Hani’s killer Janusz Walus will be deported to Poland. The Ministers of Justice, Home Affairs,  Correctional Services and the Presidency made the announcement in a media briefing outside Hani’s home in Dawn Park, Ekurhuleni, today. Minister…

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Over 16,000 suspected nabbed during Operation Shanela

Police and immigration services are seen during a nationwide Shanela Safer Festive Season operation in the Free State on 31 December 2025. Police have arrested over 16,000 suspects between December 29th and 4th of January. They were arrested for drunk driving, illegal liquor trading, violent crimes and possession of unlicensed firearms during the nationwide Shanela…

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Makana Municipality residents face continuous water issues

Running water from a tap. 2 minutes The Makana Municipality in the Eastern Cape has been struggling to overcome water challenges for more than 10 years. Despite numerous interventions from national and provincial government to find lasting solutions, the residents are still subjected to water cuts. The Special Investigating Unit is currently investigating the municipality,…

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Scharnick denies being Sibiya’s close protector

Crime Intelligence Head General Dumisani Khumalo testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Stuart James Scharnick says Crime Intelligence Head General Dumisani Khumalo is seeking to mislead the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry by calling him a close protector of suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner General Shadrack Sibiya. This is after his name and criminal record featured…

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