# Activists and Citizens Forum call for strong legal action against controversial businessman Brown Mogotsi who is in custody facing several charges including perjury, defeating the ends of justice, and illegal possession of a firearm. His formal bail application has been set for 25 May 2026. The forum’s Dennis Bloem accuses Mogotsi of undermining legal […]
# The Western Cape Agriculture Department is assessing the significant impact of last week’s severe weather conditions. A series of intense cold fronts resulted in widespread flooding, infrastructure damage and disruptions to farming communities, and claimed the lives of eleven people. MEC for Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Ivan Meyer, says the knock-on effects are […]
# The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department says Von Wielligh Street in the CBD is closed. This is due to mayor Dada Morero, currently leading a strategic blitz at the Marble Towers precinct. JMPD spokesperson, Xolani Fihla, says motorists are urged to use alternative north‑south routes, such as Troye Street or Delvers Street, where possible. He […]
# The Cape Winelands District Municipality says the fire at Bainskloof has been largely contained following intensive overnight efforts by firefighters. No damage to property or loss of livelihood has been reported. The municipality’s Jo-Anne Otto says there are still a few smouldering spots which require attention, but there are no flames:
# The South African Human Rights Commission will convene an inquiry from today until Thursday to investigate the water crisis in Gauteng. The inquiry follows numerous complaints concerning persistent and widespread water shortages, recurring service delivery disruptions, ageing infrastructure, governance failures, and the deteriorating reliability of water supply systems. The commission says the inquiry will […]
# Eskom has threatened to cut electricity supply to the City of Johannesburg due to the metro’s failure to honour the terms of a settlement agreement relating to outstanding debt, and the payment of its current electricity account. The power utility is owed 5.25-billion-rand by City Power. Eskom says it has resumed the process of […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says Africa is emerging as a leading destination for global infrastructure investment, with institutional investors increasingly seeking stable, long-term opportunities. He was speaking at the SA Infrastructure Investment Summit. Ramaphosa highlighted the country’s large, diversified economy, strong financial sector, and growing urban population as key advantages. He referenced a nine-billion-rand commitment […]
# The South African Social Security Agency is urging Social Relief of Distress grant beneficiaries to check their application status ahead of May payments. The 370-rand grant payouts are expected to be processed in batches between 24 and 30 May. Beneficiaries can verify their status through the SASSA website, WhatsApp service, mobile codes, or the […]
# The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation condemns racist, xenophobic, tribalistic, and misogynistic remarks allegedly made on the Bhinca Nation podcast by host Ngizwe Mchunu and co-hosts. The foundation’s Anele Gcwabe says the rhetoric is harmful and risks inflaming tensions in South Africa. Gcwabe called on the South African Human Rights Commission and other authorities to take […]
