The embattled Emfuleni Local Municipality in the Vaal, south of Johannesburg, has reportedly spent nearly R700 million on employee overtime, according to the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. The figure was revealed in response to questions from the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature. The municipality continues to struggle with basic […]
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has reiterated that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu did not consult or inform him before deciding to disband the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT). Masemola made the remarks during his appearance as a repeat witness before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating national security matters. Masemola told MPs that the decision to […]
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has returned to the Ad Hoc Committee to address concerns regarding alleged infiltration of criminals into the national security complex. His appearance comes as lawmakers seek clarity on security lapses and the measures the police are taking to safeguard sensitive operations. Last year, Masemola testified on the disbandment of the […]
Municipalities have only two weeks left to submit their electricity tariff applications for the 2026/27 financial year. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has set a deadline of 31 March, and all submissions must include cost-of-supply studies. Eskom will increase electricity prices by 8.76% for customers supplied directly by the utility. Most municipalities, […]
Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, will visit Reagile Primary School in Tembisa on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, to introduce the law firm appointed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Milton Neo Mokgoatsane, a Grade 5 learner. Milton tragically passed away on Monday, 16 February 2026, following an incident at the school. During the […]
The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements has launched an investigation into allegations that RDP houses in Devon are being illegally sold to foreign nationals. The department says the government-subsidised homes are meant only for qualifying South African citizens and permanent residents. Officials have been instructed to verify the ownership of the properties and determine whether […]