# The Forum for South Africa says it is disturbed by the comments of Justice and Constitutional Development minister Mmamoloko Kubayi in defending and correcting the disclosure made by National Director of Public Prosecutions, advocate Shamila Batohi. Forum leader, Tebogo Mashilompane, says Batohi’s allegations on the infiltration of the NPA hold water. He says, however, […]
# The South African National Defence Force and the Police, have launched a full investigation into the tragic death of three soldiers at the Macadamia Military Base near Komatipoort, Mpumalanga this morning. SANDF spokesperson, Prince Tshabalala says one of the soldiers shot and killed two of his colleagues before taking his own life. He says the circumstances […]
# The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation says it is intentionally positioning the youth at the forefront of the circular green economy. The government-led initiatives are designed to bridge skills gaps and accelerate youth participation in the green transition. The Department’s deputy director-general, Mmboneni Muofhe, says from smart retail concepts to sustainable construction using […]
# A 40-year-old Mozambican kidnapping kingpin was shot and killed during a shootout with police at a residential complex in Midrand, Johannesburg. Police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe says the police anti-kidnapping task team was tracing a kidnapped Pakistani businessman from Pretoria West. They proceeded to Fourways and upon arrival a shoot-out ensued. One suspect was killed […]
# Two people including a toddler have been killed after a fire broke out in an house in Vosloorus extension 20, Ekurhuleni early this morning. Ekurhuleni Emergency Services spokesperson, William Ntladi says a team of firefighters from Zonkizizwe fire station swiftly responded after receiving a call of a burning house with people trapped inside:
# The GOOD Party says it stands in solidarity with the residents of Cape Town who are facing threats of eviction from the Woodstock Hospital, Irene Grootboom House and Helen Bowden Nurses Home in Sea Point. The party says these three occupied public buildings are now home to about two-thousand residents. GOOD’s Axolile Notywala says […]
# Eskom says diesel usage is expected to decline as more units return to service from long-term repairs and maintenance activities are reduced, increasing available generation capacity. Eskom spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena says year-to-date, the power utility spent approximately 4.51-billion-rand on fuel for the open cycle gas turbine fleet, generating 768.64-gigawatt hours. She says the diesel […]
# Education activist Hendrick Makaneta is urging all stakeholders to join forces in promoting a culture of peace, respect, and empathy at schools. He says the tragic incident where a Grade 11 learner, Lethabo Matula, lost his life at the hands of a fellow learner at Lesedi Secondary School in Bronkhorstspruit, Pretoria East, has sent shockwaves […]
# The Public Servants Association says it is extremely concerned that a critical staff shortage at the Hawks, has reached an unacceptable level, with a negative impact on service delivery. The association’s Claude Naiker says an organogram providing for five-thousand-332 employees, now has only two-thousand-688 posts filled, with only 500 more to be filled in […]
