# The Tshwane Metro Police Department has described the recent attack on its members as barbaric and unacceptable. Two TMPD officers were left injured after being attacked by a group of drunk drivers during a patrol in Pretoria West on Sunday. A police vehicle was also damaged. TMPD’s spokesperson, Puleng Motholo, says four suspects have […]
# The South African Communist Party says that if the government adopts the growth and inclusion strategy without consultation, it would mark a new low in the surrender of national sovereignty. The strategy drafted by the ministers of Finance and Trade, Industry and Competition sets an ambitious plan to turbocharge economic growth to 3.5-percent and revive […]
# Gauteng police arrested 777 suspects who have been on the run as part of Operation Shanela 2 over the weekend. Police spokesperson, Mavela Masondo, says 255 of these wanted suspects were apprehended in the Tshwane District alone. He says as part of the operation, 265 other suspects were arrested as police embarked on roadblocks, stop-and-searches, […]
# Education activist Hendrick Makaneta says the South African Human Rights Commission must be commended for its unwavering commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of all people, regardless of nationality or documentation status. This comes as the commission has accused the government of failing to act against vigilante groups, preventing non-nationals and undocumented individuals […]
# The Democratic Alliance condemns calls by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to investigate or imprison journalists for misinformation. The party’s Willie Aucamp stresses that media freedom is a cornerstone of democracy and essential for exposing corruption, including scandals like Tembisa. Aucamp says while supporting press self-regulation, the party vows to defend journalists’ safety, press […]
# The DA in the Western Cape Government has procured 172 New Energy Vehicles, surpassing its two-point-five-percent fleet transition target ahead of schedule. Departments, including Social Development and Government Motor Transport, are using NEVs, while electric vehicle charging points are being installed across Cape Town. DA’s Nomafrench Mbombo says this bold move positions the province […]
# Road running: Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, says the Region 5 Marathon is not just about running, it’s about showing the world the strength, unity, and talent of Africa. Organised by the African Union Sports Council, the marathon is set to take place in Tshwane on Sunday. The main event is the […]
# The City of Johannesburg is one of the finalists for the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Local Leaders Awards. The awards recognise innovative policies, projects, and programmes led by local leaders that have effectively addressed climate change over the past three years. Mayor Dada Morero says this recognition is a powerful validation of the metro’s Just Transition approach. He says they are pioneering a decentralised, […]
# The City of Cape Town says partnerships with organisations such as the Bicycling Empowerment Network and the Pedal Power Association strengthen and amplify the message of sharing the road responsibly. As part of the metro’s National Transport Month programme, a cycling awareness event was held in Khayelitsha yesterday. The event placed a strong focus on […]
