# City Power has denounced reports of a raid and document seizure by the Hawks at its Johannesburg headquarters. Earlier claims suggested top executives, including CEO Tshifularo Mashava, were linked to dubious multi-million-rand contracts involving failed maintenance, inflated prices to purchase electricity infrastructure, and outsourced duties. City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena insists no raid, seizures, […]
# Judgment has been reserved in AfriForum’s court challenge against the Tshwane Metro’s new city cleansing levy. AfriForum’s Arno Roodt says that the 194-rand monthly charge affects nearly 260-thousand residents and businesses. Roodt argues it’s unfair double taxation, especially where private waste services are used. Roodt insists that the metro failed to submit key policy […]
# The ANC’s Lindiwe Zulu has urged African liberation leaders to defend past gains and unite for socio-economic progress. Speaking at the ANC’s Liberation Movements Summit, Zulu called for integrated development and stronger solidarity amid rising global challenges. She stressed to SABC News the need for good governance, institutional reform, and economic transformation to tackle […]
# Public Works and Infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson has received the final PwC forensic report into the 800-million-rand Oxygen Plant tender awarded by the Independent Development Trust. The probe followed allegations of procurement irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority rules. Macpherson says he is reviewing the findings and […]
# The Iranian Embassy has submitted a formal proposal to the City of Tshwane, requesting land or a building to establish a permanent Iranian Cultural Complex. Cultural Counsellor, Seyed Mostafa Daryabari, says the facility will include a museum, cinema, library, Iranian restaurant, and shops, serving as a hub for intercultural exchange. The complex aims to […]
# Grammy-winning jazz musician, Chuck Mangione, has died at the age of 84. Known for his 1978 hit Feels So Good, Mangione passed away in his sleep at home in Rochester, New York. The flugelhorn and trumpet player won two Grammys across a career spanning 30 albums. He was also known for his role on […]
# Aviation Co-ordination Services, ACS has rejected Airports Company South Africa’s claims after a man travelled to Ethiopia from OR Tambo International Airport with two deactivated grenades. ACS CEO Duke Phahla says the training items were mistakenly cleared due to outdated equipment. He insists ACSA cannot terminate the screening services and accuses the airport operator […]
# City Power will continue to eradicate illegal connections as the power utility lost 2.5-billion-rand in 2024 due to illegal connections. Speaking in Tsepisong, City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena said that suspended services to parts of Tsepisong is due to widespread illegal electricity connections. Officials say the community bypassed meters, vandalised infrastructure, and threatened technicians. […]
# The Western Cape Government has launched the Planet Youth programme in Mitchells Plain to create safer, healthier environments for young people. The initiative fosters dialogue with families, teachers, and caregivers. It includes the anonymous Planet Youth 2025 Survey, among Grade 8 and 9 learners to guide area-specific safety strategies. Provincial Health MEC, Mireille Wenger, […]
