# The DA in Gauteng has extended its best wishes to all matric learners as they begin their final examinations. DA Gauteng Education spokesperson, Sergio Isa Dos Santos, commended learners for their resilience amid challenges such as overcrowded classrooms and infrastructure delays. Dos Santos also thanked teachers and parents for their support and urged the […]
# The DA has accused the Gauteng Health Department of wasting nearly 20-million-rand on constructing a wall at the new Boitumelo Clinic, while the existing facility remains in ruins. DA Emfuleni North constituency head, Kingsol Chabalala says the project, which began 15-years ago, shows no visible clinic infrastructure. He is demanding an independent audit and […]
# Johannesburg mayoral committee member for Public Safety, Mgcini Tshwaku, has expressed outrage over the unlawful arrest of five Johannesburg Metro Police Department Tactical Response Unit members and two Vehicle Recovery officers by police in Bekkersdal. The officers were detained during a legitimate vehicle recovery linked to an alleged illegal mining kingpin. Tshwaku says the […]
# The Congress of Democratic Taxi Associations Western Cape chairperson Nceba Enge has confirmed the reopening of key taxi routes following ongoing policy discussions with the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association and government. The routes, including Nomzamo–Somerset West, Khayelitsha–Somerset West, and Umfuleni, were closed for over 30 days due to violent clashes. Speaking to SABC News, […]
# The chairperson of Parliament’s Social Development Portfolio Committee, Bridget Masango, says inhouse disputes in the department are concerning. This also includes the recent dismissal of its spokesperson Lumka Oliphant over allegations of leaking sensitive information and breaching department rules. Masango says the committee will seek legal advice from Parliamentary Legal Services. She stressed to […]
# The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department has arrested 185 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol between Monday last week and yesterday. High-visibility roadblocks and continuous patrols removed dangerous drivers from city roads. JMPD spokesperson reiterated that offenders will face prosecution, urging motorists to prioritise road safety. He emphasised that the operations reflect JMPD’s […]
# Diwali’s celebration this year has been split between today and tomorrow, as the Amavasya period spans two days with varying sunset times. Cities where the sun sets after 5:30 p.m. celebrate today, while others observe it tomorrow. The festival symbolises the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. Temples […]
# The trial of the alleged killers of Hillary Gardee, daughter of EFF deputy president Godrich Gardee, resumes today at the High Court in Mbombela. Gardee’s body was found near Lydenburg in April 2022. Convicted murderer, Rassie Nkuna, stands accused of her murder and defeating the ends of justice. The case had been provisionally withdrawn […]
# Civic movement StandUpSA, in partnership with Enough Is Enough, is leading a “Ramaphosa Must Go” march in Pretoria today. Protesters will be heading to the Union Buildings to deliver a memorandum demanding the president’s resignation. Organisers accuse Ramaphosa of failing to tackle corruption, unemployment, and service delivery. StandUpSA says the peaceful protest reflects love […]
