Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi. The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) in Gauteng has called for the immediate resignation of Premier Panyaza Lesufi over his recent cabinet reshuffle. Last week, Lesufi reshuffled his executive committee in which the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Provincial Chairperson, Nkululeko Dunga, was appointed Finance MEC. SANCO has criticised the appointment…
[FILE IMAGE]: Broken glasses at an accident scene. The death toll in crashes on the Eastern Cape roads during the Easter long weekend has risen to 17. This follows the deaths of seven people in a collision between a car and a truck on the M17 between Motherwell and KwaZakhele in Gqeberha on Sunday. The…
FEDUSA is calling for stronger oversight and better management of GEMS to ensure the scheme remains financially stable and continues to protect its members. The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) has called for accountability on how South Africa’s Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) is run, in order to protect the scheme’s members. This…
FILE: N3 linking KZN and Gauteng The N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) says traffic has started to increase as travellers return home from various destinations after the Easter long weekend. At the end of last Friday about 1,300 vehicles per hour travelled south to the coast, while about 900 vehicles per hour headed…
[FILE IMAGE]: Traffic congestion on the highway. The Limpopo Transport Department says traffic officials are visible on all major routes. It says they are implementing operations which include patrols and roadblocks. This as traffic increases on the R71 linking Moria and Polokwane as well as the N1. Congregants of the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) and…
The Border Management Authority (BMA) Commissioner, Michael Masiapato conducts a walkabout to assess the Beitbridge Port of Entry. The Border Management Authority (BMA) Commissioner Doctor Michael Masiapato will, on Monday, monitor the processing of travelers and curbing of criminal activities at the Beitbridge Border Post in Musina, Limpopo. Authorities are anticipating an increase in traffic…
Deputy Executive Mayor: Cllr. Nokuzola P Kolwapi. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the Western Cape is yet to confirm when the Deputy Mayor of the Bitou Municipality in Plettenberg Bay in Garden Route area will appear in court. The Director of Public Prosecutions has formally charged Nokuzola Kolwapi. In a video that went viral…
Experts are now urging the public not to delay getting vaccinated. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases says the 2026 flu season has arrived earlier usual. It says the official start of the season around March 9th, has raised concerns about a potential surge in cases. Experts are now urging the public not to delay…
Prisoners behind bars in an overcrowded jail cell. The Correctional Services Department says overcrowding in prisons is placing an enormous burden on its officials. It says budget cuts are also hampering its officials’ ability to manage and provide services at correctional centres. Officials conducted a raid at the Pollsmoor Correctional Facility on Saturday night. Phones, drugs…
Prisoners behind bars in an overcrowded jail cell. The Correctional Services Department says overcrowding in prisons is placing an enormous burden on its officials. It says budget cuts are also hampering its officials’ ability to manage and provide services at correctional centres. Officials conducted a raid at the Pollsmoor Correctional Facility on Saturday night. Phones, drugs…
