EVATON- A group of ANC councillors from Emfuleni, Lesedi, and the Sedibeng District Municipality is expected to hold an urgent media briefing in Evaton on Wednesday, raising concerns over what they describe as a worsening governance crisis in the region. The councillors are set to call for a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) proclamation into Emfuleni […]
VEREENIGING- The Gauteng Provincial Labour Desk launched a campaign in Vereeniging on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, aimed at removing foreign nationals from the area. The campaign started along Voortrekker Street near Mark Park Shopping Centre and was attended by community members, police, and other stakeholders. Provincial chairperson, Veli Mcinga said the initiative was intended to […]
PRETORIA- Suspended National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola is set to appear again in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, this time alongside alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, directors linked to Medicare24, and 12 senior police officials. The group faces allegations connected to a R228 million tender fraud case involving violations of the Public Finance […]
SEDIBENG DISTRICT- The Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, together with the Gautrain Management Agency, will officially launch the upgraded Vereeniging Intermodal Facility in Sedibeng on 14 May 2026. The modernised facility features solar power, CCTV cameras, high-mast lighting and other smart infrastructure aimed at improving safety, efficiency and commuter experience. It also […]
MEADOWLANDS- The Gauteng MEC for Finance, Nkululeko Dunga, will host a media briefing on Thursday, 14 May 2026, to present the province’s financial status and outline key departmental priorities. He recently took over the finance portfolio and will address how the Gauteng Provincial Government manages its R179.2 billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year. The […]
VEERNINGING- The Emfuleni Local Municipality has distanced itself from a planned march by the MK Labour Desk scheduled for Wednesday, 13 May 2026 in Vereeniging. The municipality says it has not received any formal written notification for the demonstration and has rejected claims that its Public Safety Department is involved, calling them incorrect and misleading. […]
BOTHAVILLE- South African farmers are facing rising financial pressure due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, climate change challenges, and the national Foot-and-Mouth Disease disaster. Speaking at the NAMPO Harvest Day in Bothaville, Standard Bank AgriBusiness head Brendan Jacobs said tensions involving the US and Iran have pushed up fuel and fertilizer costs, affecting local […]
PRETORIA- Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to challenge Parliament’s Independent Panel report following the Constitutional Court ruling on the Phala Phala matter. The court found that the rules governing Parliament’s impeachment process were unconstitutional, prompting Ramaphosa to address the nation on Monday. During his address, Ramaphosa also […]
EVATON- Residents in Evaton have removed illegal foreign national informal traders operating at Evaton Mall, saying the action was taken to restore trading opportunities for South African vendors. Community members claimed the traders were operating without proper authorization and were limiting access to business space for local traders. According to residents involved in the operation, […]
Amapiano sensation Young Stunna is trending online after businessman and life coach St Paul Hagiazo accused the star of refusing to perform at his daughter’s graduation celebration. According to Hagiazo, the “Adiwele” hitmaker allegedly declined to take the stage because the private venue was “not full”. The intimate celebration, attended by around 60 guests, was […]