‘Tswa Daar’ to tackle substance abuse amongst youth

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi launched “Tswa Daar” initiative in Ekurhuleni, October 27, 2025. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says if the country neglects the younger generation to be destroyed by drugs, it will have no future. He was speaking at the launch of “Tswa Daar” in Ekurhuleni, which is an initiative aimed at tackling substance abuse….

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Five killed on the Cape Flats, police launch manhunt

1 minute Police are searching for suspects following the fatal shooting of five men in the Madikizela informal settlement on the Cape Flats on Sunday. Western Cape Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile suggested the killings may be linked to extortion syndicates operating in the area. “We are on top of the game, but this incident has…

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CRL concerned about forced cremations as burial sites fill up

Graves are pictured at a section of the Westpark Cemetery in Johannesburg. 4 minutes Various religious groups and the Commission for Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Rights Commission (CRL) say cremation should not be forced on families. This comes after the City of Johannesburg announced that it was running out of burial space. The Metro has encouraged residents…

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SALGA calls on Treasury to release funds to 75 municipalities

Municipal workers are captured at Josiah Gumede Road in Pinetown where an illegal dump was removed in this image captured on 26 February 2024. The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has called on National Treasury to immediately release the Local Government Equitable Share tranche for 75 municipalities across the country. National Treasury issued two…

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