The South African Local Government Association and The African Climate Foundation will launch a Local Climate Action Planning support project aimed at improving climate response in 35 district municipalities across South Africa. The project will assist municipalities in reviewing and implementing Climate Action Plans in line with national climate laws, Integrated Development Plans (IDPs), and […]
The Gauteng Department of Health has reported a significant increase in malaria infections and related deaths in the province. In the first quarter of 2026 alone, 414 cases and 11 deaths were recorded, a major rise compared to the same period in 2025. Health officials are urging residents to seek immediate medical care if they […]
Gauteng MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and Infrastructure Development, Jacob Mamabolo, has instructed the Emfuleni Local Municipality to investigate allegations of an irregular lease agreement involving municipal land. The concerns relate to approximately 2,895 m² of council property that was reportedly leased to private individuals who then established a pub on the site. […]
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, alongside Deputy Minister Andries Nel, will host a stakeholder engagement with legal practitioners on 20 April 2026. The meeting forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration and drive transformation within the legal sector, with a focus on empowering previously disadvantaged professionals. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development says the […]
The Emfuleni Local Municipality has opened a criminal case against several employees and service providers linked to a R16 million irregular expenditure in its fleet department. Municipal manager April Ntuli reported the matter to the Vanderbijlpark SAPS, citing serious concerns over mismanagement involving vehicle assets, procurement processes, maintenance, and insurance. In addition to the criminal […]
VAAL: Emfuleni Local Municipality has announced a planned water interruption in Sharpeville on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, from 07:00 to 17:00. The temporary shutdown will allow technicians to safely lower and maintain a major bulk water pipeline, a step aimed at improving long-term water supply reliability in the area. Residents are encouraged to prepare by […]
The Mamabolo-led leadership has ordered a formal investigation into the Emfuleni lease agreement amid growing concerns over possible irregularities in how the deal was concluded. The decision follows mounting pressure to review public sector transactions that may not have complied with proper procurement processes. Authorities say the probe will focus on how the lease was […]
UPDATE: Lekoa FM held a feedback and celebration session following the successful event hosted at Matlapeng Lodge on 28 March 2026. The gathering took place on 17 April 2026 at Lekoa FM premises and brought together presenters, news readers, and guests for a braai and reflection on the station’s recent activities. The occasion also marked […]
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has strongly condemned threats made on social media against State prosecutor Advocate Joel Cesar, who was involved in the Julius Malema firearm case. The NPA raised concern over posts circulating on platform X, allegedly linked to the Economic Freedom Fighters, which contain serious threats against Cesar, warning that such actions […]
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has expanded his crime-fighting role to the national level, where he will lead a new countrywide initiative targeting organised crime. Despite this added responsibility, Mkhwanazi will continue serving as the provincial police commissioner after recently renewing his five-year contract. Speaking on the sidelines of the launch of a new SAPS […]