# The Western Cape Education Department is encouraging learners to enter the School Library Competition, where learners can win school library resources to the value of 35-thousand-rand for their school. The theme for this year is, Do you speak Maths?. MEC David Maynier says learners are invited to explain ways in which Maths is a […]
# A 56-year-old man has been arrested after police discovered 20-million-rand worth of cocaine at his house in Midrand, Gauteng. As part of a crime intelligence-driven operation, police followed up on information about drugs that were being stored at a plot in Blue Hills, Midrand. National police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe, says upon searching the house, […]
# Twelve City of Tshwane employees have graduated from the 2024/2025 Legal Training and Mentorship Programme. The programme addresses key challenges within the chief operations officer cluster, where departments such as Regional Operations and Coordination, Community and Social Development Services, and Electricity face numerous litigation matters. Mayoral committee member for Corporate and Shared Services, Kholofelo Morodi, […]
# The George Municipality in the Western Cape says it has intensified its Water Saving Programme by identifying and engaging with the top 300 highest water users. The programme is focused on drought response, infrastructure planning, and public awareness. The municipality’s spokesperson, Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe, says law enforcement officials have already visited the top 100 users to encourage […]
# The City of Tshwane is inviting residents to comment on the proposed Problem Building by-law, which will allow court-appointed administrators to manage invaded buildings and recover costs. The provision of this by-law applies to all categories of buildings and properties within the jurisdiction and geographical area of the metro. Mayoral committee member for Economic Development and […]
# University of Johannesburg graduate, Ntitiseng Moloi, has written and published an educational children’s book that introduces young readers to renewable energy in a fun and accessible way. Titled “Winnie Catches the Sun,” uses a relatable South African story to teach children about solar energy and how it works. Moloi says through this book, she hopes […]
# Ekurhuleni Metro Police arrested a 47-year-old man for possession of explosives, military uniform, firearms and unlicensed ammunition, in the Heidelberg area. Police spokesperson, Millicent Kekana, says law enforcement members received information regarding an individual who was suspected of having unlicensed firearms and live ammunition. She says a search warrant was applied for and approved, […]
# The South African National Taxi Council in the Greater Tshwane Region has elected a new executive leadership. Sipho Raspae has been elected as the new chairperson, David Tlailane as his deputy, and Elsie Moloisane as secretary. Santaco’s spokesperson, Ernest Bokaba, says the new leadership has expressed its commitment to strengthening unity within the taxi […]
# The Gauteng Provincial Legislature is set to host an awareness activation at OR Tambo International Airport in Ekurhuleni today, as part of Human Trafficking Awareness Month. The activation will be hosted under the United Nations theme, Human Trafficking is Organised Crime – End the Exploitation. The campaign aims to raise public awareness, educate airport staff and travellers […]
