# The director-general in the Department of Water and Sanitation, Sean Phillips, says South Africa is on the brink of a severe water crisis, with ageing infrastructure, weak governance, and underinvestment fueling concerns. This comes as residents nationwide are experiencing dry taps and unreliable water supplies. He warns that urgent action is needed to prevent […]
# Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi will unveil a tamper-proof, smart number plate system today at Nasrec Expo Centre. The new plates feature forensic QR codes, tamper-evident decals, and a digitised back-end portal to combat vehicle theft, fraud, and cloning. G-Fleet vehicles will pilot the system over six months before a full rollout. The initiative aims […]
# Renowned South African jazz photographer and political photojournalist Rashid Lombard has passed away. The 74-year-old was a recipient of the Order of Ikhamanga in Silver. Lombard founded the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, boosting tourism and creating jobs. He was celebrated for using the festival to promote inclusivity and development. Over 500-thousand of his […]
# The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union has condemned the violent attack on SAPS officers during a drug-related operation in Westbury, Johannesburg. Officers were pelted with stones and bottles after arresting a suspect, forcing them to withdraw. POPCRU spokesperson Richard Mamabolo praised the police for exercising restraint and urged the community to engage constructively, […]
# Government has strongly condemned a deadly shootout between illegal miners and the police in Riverlea, Johannesburg, which left at least one person dead. Government says that such lawlessness endangers communities and law enforcement. Citizens are urged to cooperate and report criminal activity. Officials stressed that violence has no place in society and called for […]
# Government has strongly condemned violent protests at Walter Sisulu University’s Mthatha campus in the Eastern Cape, after the release on bail of acting residence manager Manelisi Mampana, charged in a student’s fatal shooting. Protesters barricaded the N2 highway with burning tyres, disrupting services and endangering lives. While government supports the right to protest, it […]
# DA Tshwane leader Cilliers Brink has urged the national government to withhold funds from the Gauteng Provincial Government over unpaid municipal debt. In his letter to Finance minister Enoch Godongwana, Brink says frontline services like Weskoppies Hospital have faced credit action due to non-payment. He says that the Gauteng government is failing, and ordinary […]
# The International Air Transport Association confirms seven of the top ten countries blocking airline fund repatriation are in Africa, with Mozambique now leading. IATA director-general Willie Walsh says airlines face 23-billion-rand globally in blocked revenues, including three-billion-rand trapped in Mozambique. The blockage stems from a foreign currency shortage, particularly US dollars. Walsh warns this […]
# Today marks the start of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, a sacred journey for Muslims worldwide. The pilgrimage begins on the eighth day of Dhul Hijjah, the twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar. It lasts five to six days and includes key rituals such as circling the Kaaba at the centre […]
