# The ANC is ready to successfully defend any motion of no confidence in president Cyril Ramaphosa, should the DA bring it to Parliament. DA leader John Steenhuisen threatened to table the motion following the axing of former Trade deputy minister Andrew Whitfield. Party spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu says such a move would signal the DA’s […]
# A decomposed body of an unidentified man was found under the roof tiles of Hazyview Police Station, Mpumalanga, on Wednesday after a foul smell raised suspicions. Police spokesperson, Donald Mdhluli, says initially thought to be a dead animal, the search uncovered the body during roof tile removal. Preliminary reports suggest electrocution after tools were […]
# The Engineering Council of South Africa has signed a memorandum of agreement with the City of Tshwane to enhance municipal engineering services and develop a resilient workforce. The partnership aims to promote professional registration, ethical practices, and capacity building aligned with national standards. The council’s CEO Bridget Samula said Tshwane could become the first […]
# The SAPS Anti-Kidnapping Task Team rescued a 30-year-old man and arrested two suspects during an operation in Germiston on Friday. The victim’s car was found abandoned in Dawnpark, leading police to a Germiston address where he was rescued within 24-hours. Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk says a shootout occurred, and some suspects escaped. She […]
# The ANC says its parliamentary caucus may review its position on certain Budgets after DA leader John Steenhuisen threatened not to support funding linked to compromised ANC ministers. Steenhuisen also confirmed the DA’s withdrawal from the National Dialogue. ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri says the DA must decide if it’s part of the Government of […]
# Police minister Senzo Mchunu has condemned the latest mass shooting in Kanana, Gugulethu, Cape Town, where seven people were killed, describing the Cape Flats the killing fields of the Western Cape. Mchunu urged police to abandon routine methods and fully implement strategic plans. Operation Shanela 2 has now been launched to target illegal firearms, […]
# Western Cape police commissioner Thembisile Patekile has condemned the mass shooting that left seven men dead at a home in Kanana Informal Settlement, Gugulethu. Patekile says police are in search of two men linked to the murders. The commissioner says that the deceased aged between 26 to 30 were reportedly ambushed while socialising in […]
# EFF leader Julius Malema has slammed the DA for its ultimatum to president Cyril Ramaphosa over the dismissal of Trade and Industry deputy minister, Andrew Whitfield. Malema says the DA must respect government protocol and the presidency. He argues the DA’s complaints are unjustified, given their choice to join a coalition with the ANC. […]
# Cape Town has approved four major informal trading plans, creating nearly 800 new trading opportunities across the city. Key areas include the Mamre, Pella, Elsies River, 416 bays at Grand Parade and 265 bays in Gatesville. Mayoral committee member for Economic Growth, James Vos, says the initiative aims to improve infrastructure, support unpermitted traders, […]
