The Gauteng Provincial Government has pushed back against claims by DA leader Solly Msimanga that Premier Panyaza Lesufi failed to release MEC performance agreements, saying the information is already public. Officials confirmed the agreements were published in October 2025 and accused the DA of spreading misleading claims. The government criticised the opposition for failing to […]
The bail application of Sergeant Fannie Nkosi of the Gauteng SAPS Organised Crime Unit will continue on 20 April at the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court. The state is opposing bail, arguing that its evidence links him to protecting individuals involved in serious and violent crimes. Nkosi was arrested earlier this month during a raid at […]
Parliament has confirmed that the African Transformation Movement (ATM) has submitted a request to impeach President Cyril Ramaphosa. The motion was formally lodged with National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza, marking a new political development against the president. The move follows a report by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), which raised concerns about the conduct […]
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has invited members of the public to participate in a consultation process regarding the proposed Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The initiative is aimed at boosting inclusive economic growth in Gauteng by expanding the province’s portfolio of SEZs. The proposed Vaal SEZ is strategically located near key population […]
Residents in Sharpeville, specifically in the Vuka area, will experience a temporary water supply interruption on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. This is due to the replacement of a faulty Pressure Regulating Valve (PRV), with the shutdown scheduled from 08:00 to 13:00. The municipality has advised affected consumers to store enough water for basic use during […]
A fleet of vehicles belonging to Fusion Tactical, linked to businessman Suliman Carrim, was seen arriving at Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg, where he has been admitted. Reports indicate that Carrim allegedly suffered a heart attack earlier today while at a gym in Sandton. Carrim is expected to continue with his testimony before the Madlanga Commission […]
The slain Emfuleni municipal worker, Martha Mani, had reportedly told her family that she feared for her life before she was shot dead near a police station in Vanderbijlpark last month. Mani worked in the municipality’s finance department. According to her family, she had raised concerns about alleged corruption linked to tenders and fake cheque […]
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has announced that it has enough evidence to pursue criminal charges in the Life Esidimeni tragedy, where at least 141 psychiatric patients died after being unlawfully moved from care facilities between 2015 and 2016. The charges are expected to include culpable homicide against those found responsible for the negligent actions […]
Suspended Organised Crime Unit member Sergeant Fannie Nkosi told the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court that he intends to plead not guilty to all charges against him. Nkosi was arrested on 2 April following a police raid at his home in Pretoria, where he faces charges including theft, defeating the ends of justice, and unlawful possession […]
Medical students at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University in Garankuwa say poor hygiene conditions in student residences are disrupting their studies and daily lives. They report unsanitary living conditions, including a lack of cleaning staff and no running water at the 4B female residence for about two weeks. Students say the situation is especially concerning […]