# ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has welcomed the passing of Tshwane’s 2025/36 budget, calling it a win for residents. Mashaba says that this is the first fully funded budget in years, led by mayor Nasiphi Moya and the multiparty coalition. Mashaba highlighted billions for infrastructure, safety, and social services without sharp tariff hikes. He emphasised […]
# Four SAPS officers have appeared in the Stilfontein Magistrate’s Court on charges of defeating the ends of justice and aiding the escape of detainee Neo James “Tiger” Tshwaeli. Tshwaeli, a suspected illegal mining kingpin, vanished after being rescued from a Stilfontein mine shaft during the Vala Umgodi operation in the North West. The accused […]
# The Office of the Tax Ombud is investigating a surge in eFiling profile hijackings, where cybercriminals exploit taxpayer accounts to redirect refunds. The probe follows numerous complaints from taxpayers and industry bodies, highlighting vulnerabilities in SARS’s digital systems. Tax Ombud Yanga Mputa has initiated a systemic review, with findings to be reported to Finance […]
# Edu-sport co-founder in East London, Jono Kruger is taking on the Comrades Marathon to raise funds for Edu-Sport’s Cubs Rugby Learning Academy in Mdantsane. The academy empowers children through education and sport, tackling trauma, poor academics, and lack of resources. Kruger says the funds will support education, coaching, and nutrition. He says that every step […]
# South African National Parks has welcomed the arrest of three suspects targeting tourists near Lion’s Head in Cape Town. The suspects used a fake card device to attempt to scam international tourists. They left the card machine and took the credit cards belonging to the tourists. The metro police arrested them in Green Point […]
# The South African Social Security Agency has welcomed the appointment of Themba Matlou as its new CEO. His appointment was confirmed by Cabinet yesterday. With over 25 years’ experience in public service, Matlou has led SASSA operations across multiple provinces. Taking up the position of acting CEO since December 2024, he has been praised […]
# The City of Tshwane is urging residents in Regions 2, 3 and 6 to reduce water usage as reservoir levels drop. Rand Water will perform maintenance on the Mapleton System, halting pumping until Monday while a ten-hour shutdown of the Klipriviersberg Reservoir is also set for Tuesday next week. The city’s spokesperson Selby Bokaba […]
# The Independent Power Producer office will issue a request for qualification in July, ahead of a November tender for the first phase of Independent Transmission Projects. This phase involves one-thousand-164-kilometres of transmission lines and transformers across three provinces. Successful bidders will design, finance, build, and operate facilities before transferring ownership to the National Transmission […]
# The National Prosecuting Authority has welcomed the life sentences handed to Kelly Smith, Jacquen Appollis, and Steveno van Rhyn in the disappearance of Smith’s young daughter, Joslin, on the Cape West Coast in February last year. NPA spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila says the Western Cape High Court’s ruling is a rare but historic conviction for […]
