# The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union says poor infrastructure at Rooigrond Correctional Centre near Mahikeng in North West is putting prison security at risk following the escape of an inmate. The union says the facility has long faced problems including overcrowding, water shortages and damaged infrastructure. Popcru provincial secretary Johannes Dire calls for […]
# The South African National Defence Union is calling for an immediate inquiry into reports involving South African National Defence Force members in Cuba. They were allegedly asked to make voluntary payments of up to 15-thousand-rand from their allowances to help needy Cuban citizens. SANDU’s Pikkie Greeff wants an investigation into who authorised the payments, […]
# The City of Cape Town says Atlantis commuters will benefit from ongoing MyCiTi bus refurbishments and infrastructure upgrades. The project includes refurbishing buses and upgrading 45 temporary stops along the Atlantis, Pella and Mamre routes to permanent stops with modern shelters and improved pedestrian facilities. Mayoral committee member for Urban Mobility, Rob Quintas, has […]
# AfriForum plans to oppose Eskom’s proposed average electricity tariff increase of about 8.8-percent for 2027/2028. The organisation will submit formal objections to the energy regulator, Nersa, arguing that consumers should not have to pay for unnecessary or inefficient costs. AfriForum’s Morné Mostert says consumers are already struggling with rising living costs and high electricity […]
# The DA says ongoing electricity outages in Johannesburg are putting households and businesses under pressure. According to the party, some areas, including the Johannesburg CBD, Lombardy, Kew and Gresswold, have experienced outages lasting several days. It blames poor management, ageing infrastructure and failures by premier Panyaza Lesufi’s government. The DA’s Nico de Jager calls […]
# The Public Servants Association is calling for consequence management against officials who fail to address safety concerns at schools. This follows the death of a seven-year-old learner who was electrocuted at Mokutupu Primary School in Limpopo last week. The PSA’s Andry Mnisi says the union has repeatedly raised concerns about safety at schools. Mnisi […]
# The City of Cape Town has raised concerns about pedestrian safety after 40 pedestrian accidents were recorded over the past weekend. The city’s emergency centre received more than three-thousand-100 calls, including 107 motor vehicle accidents and 178 assault-related incidents. Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says traffic officers also arrested 65 […]
# KwaZulu-Natal premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has warned officials against sharing confidential information with criminals and undermining law enforcement operations. Ntuli was speaking during an intelligence-led operation at the Isithebe industrial zone. Employees at one company allegedly claimed that some law enforcement officials had tipped off employers about the planned operation. Ntuli says such actions will […]
# The Department of Correctional Services has launched a manhunt for an inmate who escaped from Rooigrond Maximum Correctional Centre near Mahikeng in North West. Edward Khomotso Madiba reportedly cut through a cell door to escape yesterday. The department’s Singabakho Nxumalo says eight officials face possible suspension as an investigation into the escape continues. Nxumalo […]
