# The DA in KwaZulu-Natal says it is now offering a one-million-rand reward for information that leads to the conviction of the murderers of it’s chief whip in the uMngeni Local Municipality, councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu, on Tuesday. The DA’s Dean Macpherson says the party will spare no expense and leave no stone unturned to hold […]
# Minister of Police Bheki Cele is concerned about the spate of alleged kidnappings of young girls and women in the Free State, in the midst of the 16 days of activism for no violence against women and children campaign. Two young women, 22-year-old Lesego Motaung and 23-year-old Lerato Masiu, remain missing. Cele’s spokesperson, Lirandzu […]
# Everest Wealth CEO Thys van Zyl says South Africans have been severely punished financially this year by the government’s various missteps and political and economic uncertainty continues in the midst of many crises. He adds government has many plans and ideas but most do not work and have destructive consequences. Van Zyl highlights the passing of […]
# The City of Cape Town says the festive season is upon South Africans and the MyCiTi bus service has adapted its service schedules to suit the needs of residents and visitors over the holiday period for the late night shoppers and beach goers. Mayoral committee member for Urban Mobility, Rob Quintas, says MyCiTi is a convenient, affordable travel […]
# The EFF is concerned about the unsurprising failure of the newly reinstated Prasa-run Shosholoza Meyl trains to reach their destinations after their relaunch. Earlier this month, Prasa announced Shosholoza Meyl would resume its Johannesburg to Durban and Cape Town route. EFF spokesperson, Leigh-Ann Mathys, says the resumption has come to a grinding halt, as […]
# The DA in Tshwane has expressed excitement in response to the agreement between Tshwane Taxi Associations and Menlyn Park Shopping Centre for the construction of permanent taxi facilities at the centre. The party’s Kwena Moloto says for years, the presence of taxis on Atterbury Road and Lois Avenue has not only been an eyesore, […]
# Johannesburg Water says Sandton’s water system is expected to recover today after unprecedented water demand in the area as result of the persistent heatwave in Gauteng. Interventions were undertaken by both Rand Water and Johannesburg Water to mitigate a possible system collapse. Johannesburg Water spokesperson, Nombuso Shabalala, says certain systems were isolated, including the Sandton system, resulting […]
# The National Union of Mineworkers in North West says Bakubung Platinum Mine workers are demanding the resignation of the general manager, John Benekes. Workers are angry after Benekes recently addressed a mass meeting at the mine in Rustenburg where he announced that the company plans to issue a Section 189 notice to retrench 530 […]
# The DA has rejected the decision taken by Eskom to confirm the appointment of Dan Marokane, the former CEO of embattled sugar producer Tongaat Hulett, as the new CEO of Eskom. The DA’s Mimmy Gondwe says after Public Enterprises minister, Pravin Gordhan, spent almost a year stalling the process of appointing a new CEO, […]