The party will hold its national congress at the weekend, where John Steenhuisen and Helen Zille will be running for re-election in their respective positions as the DA’s federal leader and its federal council chairperson. Political analysts believe that the Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen will have to prove that can lead without the shadow the […]
Cilliers Brink said if they don’t put Tshwane’s finances on a healthy footing, it will compromise service delivery. The City of Tshwane’s newly elected Mayor, Cilliers Brink said that if they do not get the city’s finances back on track, they risk becoming a c-grade metro. Brink was elected by the Democratic Alliance (DA)-led multiparty coalition on […]
A truck rammed into at least 15 vehicles on the M41 in Umhlanga on Monday morning. Many people, including a pregnant motorist, were injured when a truck rammed into at least 15 vehicles on the M41 in Umhlanga on Monday morning. Emer-G-Med spokesman Kyle van Reenen said on arrival at the scene, emergency teams were […]
Residents asked to remain cautious of flash flooding. The City of Joburg said on Saturday morning that several homes were reportedly flooded and even sinking in Winnie Mandela, Zone 5, Tembisa, due to heavy rainfall in Johannesburg overnight. The SA Weather Service forecast partly cloudy conditions on Saturday with isolated showers and thundershowers expected to […]
Allison Plaatjies was brutally murdered by her ex-boyfriend Phillip April, in October 2019. Warning: This story contains graphic details about child rape and abuse. Relatives of murdered Clanwilliam teacher Allison Plaatjies said they hoped the sentencing of her killer would finally bring them some closure. The 26-year-old woman was found dead in her flat in […]
The red berets said that if Williams failed to resign, they would table a motion of no confidence against him. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Tshwane has called for the resignation of City of Tshwane mayor Randall Williams, accusing him of failing to manage the metro’s finances. The call came after the auditor general’s […]
Police said the shootout occurred before the R562 turnoff on the highway, after the guards chased a vehicle occupied by the suspects. Three people have been shot dead in a highway shootout between security guards and suspected robbers along the R21 near Thembisa on Wednesday morning, police confirmed. Police said the shootout occurred before the […]
Professor Sakhela Buhlungu said a number of incidents were being investigated, including one of a bogus professor and inflated invoices. Fort Hare University Vice Chancellor (VC) Sakhela Buhlungu has lamented widespread corruption at the institution. Buhlungu said incidents of corruption ranged from his signature being forged to attempts to stop cases from being taken to […]
The operation, targeting residents, businesses, and government institutions that owe the city money, is part of the its revenue collection campaign. Newly elected Joburg mayor Thapelo Amad was expected to lead an electricity cut-off operation against non-paying residents in Roodepoort on Wednesday. Amad would be accompanied by City Power CEO Tshifularo Mashava. In January, City […]
The 45th Cape Town Cycle Tour will be held on Sunday 12 March. Those wanting to participate in the world’s biggest timed bicycle race have until January 31 to enter the race. The 45th Cape Town Cycle Tour will be held on Sunday 12 March. This year, there are two versions of the race; the […]