GAUTENG – Johannesburg Water says most parts of the city’s network have recovered following Rand Water’s planned maintenance, but some communities are still experiencing water supply disruptions. Areas served by the Commando, South Hills and Midrand systems remain affected, with residents continuing to wait for water to return to their taps. The utility says the […]
PRETORIA – The testimony of KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Major-General Leseja Senona before the Madlanga Commission has been postponed after a member of his legal team fell ill. A new date for his appearance has not yet been announced. Meanwhile, Hawks Counter Narcotics Unit member Gavin Jacob has concluded his testimony before the commission. Jacob faced […]
GAUTENG – President Cyril Ramaphosa is hosting Kenyan President William Ruto on a State Visit to South Africa, where the two leaders are expected to discuss trade, investment, economic cooperation and regional development. The visit includes official talks at the Union Buildings and a South Africa-Kenya Business Forum at Gallagher Estate in Midrand. The visit […]
RUSTENBURG – Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, has called for urgent economic transformation in the Bojanala District to stimulate growth and tackle unemployment. Speaking at the Bojanala Economic Development Symposium in Rustenburg, he warned that South Africa’s projected economic growth of one to two percent is too low to address the country’s unemployment […]
Many Zimbabwean nationals are returning home amid growing concerns over anti-illegal immigration protests in South Africa. Bus operators have reported a sharp increase in passenger numbers, with many travellers transporting household items and furniture. While some say they are leaving temporarily until tensions ease, others have decided to leave permanently. One Zimbabwean national, Richard Sithumbe, […]
FREE STATE – The Special Investigating Unit has released preliminary findings into its investigation of the Free State Provincial Government Bursary Scheme, raising concerns over possible misuse of public funds. The probe, conducted under Presidential Proclamation 123 of 2023, focuses on bursaries administered by the Office of the Premier during the 2017/2018 academic year. The […]