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GAUTENG PREMIER AND POLICE TO BRIEF MEDIA ON MAZWI KUBHEKA CASE

Written by on 3 May 2026

VOSLOORUS- Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni are set to brief the media on developments in the Mazwi Kubheka case. The joint briefing will focus on updates regarding ongoing investigations and interventions by law enforcement authorities. The media briefing is scheduled to take place on 3 May 2026 at […]

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MUNICIPALITY REJECTS POLLUTION CLAIMS

Written by on 3 May 2026

VANDERBIJLPARK- The Emfuleni Local Municipality has dismissed claims that it is neglecting pollution, saying reports about worsening sewer spillages are misleading. It highlighted several projects implemented since 2018 to repair infrastructure, upgrade wastewater treatment systems, and reduce pollution in the Vaal River, noting that these efforts have already improved conditions. The municipality also admitted that […]

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BLOEMFONTEIN HIT BY WATER CUTS

Written by on 2 May 2026

FREE STATE- Water supply has been cut to parts of Bloemfontein following heavy rainfall that caused rising water levels in the Modder River. The increased flow has also affected the Rustfontein and Mockes dams, sending large volumes of water into the Maselspoort Water Treatment Works. According to the Mangaung Metro Municipality, the strong currents have […]

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FOUR KILLED IN INANDA SHOOTOUT

Written by on 2 May 2026

DURBAN- Four people have died following a shootout between community patrollers and suspected robbers in Bhambayi, Inanda, north of Durban. Police say the patrollers encountered three men believed to be involved in robberies, leading to a confrontation and an exchange of gunfire. One patroller and one suspected robber were declared dead at the scene. Two […]

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JOHANNESBURG BATTLES RISING POTHOLE CRISIS

Written by on 1 May 2026

The growing number of potholes across Johannesburg, particularly in areas like Randburg, is raising serious concerns about declining service delivery and the state of municipal infrastructure. Despite the city allocating nearly R150 million towards road maintenance, residents say conditions on the ground tell a different story, with damaged roads, crumbling pavements, and little visible progress. […]

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COSATU CALLS FOR ALLIANCE UNITY

Written by on 1 May 2026

BRAKPAN- Cosatu has urged workers to play an active role in maintaining unity between the ANC and SACP, amid tensions following the Communist Party’s decision to contest elections independently. The union says it hopes for a positive resolution during its upcoming elective conference in September. The federation emphasized that workers remain a powerful force for […]

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DA, EFF AND ACTIONSA WALK OUT OF EKURHULENI COUNCIL

Written by on 30 April 2026

GERMISTON- The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality council sitting in Germiston collapsed on Thursday after opposition parties the DA, EFF and ActionSA staged a walkout. The parties withdrew from the meeting because both Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza and Acting City Manager Tsholofelo Koopedi were not present. The council was expected to deliberate on ongoing court matters involving suspended […]

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