PIETERMARITZBURG – Paul Mashatile will launch the uMgungundlovu District Municipality Multi-Stakeholder Anti-Crime Council in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, on 9 July at the invitation of the uMgungundlovu District Municipality. The initiative forms part of the District Development Model to improve municipal coordination and tackle crime, service delivery challenges, unemployment and poverty. The launch will see 300 Anti-Crime […]
JOHANNESBURG – Many undocumented foreign nationals are reportedly avoiding public healthcare facilities due to fears of being targeted, raising concerns among civil society groups about a possible humanitarian crisis. While some South Africans say clinics in Johannesburg are less crowded, others believe undocumented migrants are not the only reason for pressure on the public health […]
MUSINA – A Malawian national died shortly after leaving the Musina repatriation centre in Limpopo, prompting an investigation by the provincial Health Department. Officials say the man complained of feeling hot after boarding a bus, removed his shirt, and then collapsed. The bus returned to the repatriation centre, where the incident was reported.
RATANDA – Residents of Ratanda in Gauteng are demanding a reliable water supply after the community went without water for more than four weeks. Frustration over the prolonged shortages led to a protest in the area. The protest turned deadly, with the community claiming two people were killed during clashes with police. Community activist Bayanda […]
EASTERN CAPE – Foreign business owners in the Eastern Cape are calling on the government to protect lawful businesses while deporting undocumented migrants. The appeal follows tensions during anti-illegal immigration protests, where some spaza shops in Buffalo City Metro were looted despite most demonstrations remaining peaceful. Community leaders say many of the affected foreign shop […]
MEYERTON- A community prayer walk will be held on 4 July 2026 at 10:00am at the Meyerton License Department to pray for the safe return of Naledi Zwane, who is currently missing. Organisers are calling on residents to come together in faith, prayer and unity to support Naledi’s family and keep hope alive as efforts […]