# Tshwane University of Technology’s students showcased their skills at the SIGCyber Student Challenge. It was established to bring together practitioners, academics and students interested in cybersecurity to promote an understanding of the cybersecurity domain, raise awareness of threats, share knowledge on protective measures, encourage research, professionalise the field and provide thought leadership. TUT says […]
# Three suspected police murderers were arrested for murder, attempted murder and armed robbery in Johannesburg last night, Hawks spokesperson, Katlego Mogale says last month, the deceased warrant officer Jabulani Mabuza’s girlfriend had a vehicle mechanical failure on Benrose west on-ramp. She says the complainant then called Mabuza for assistance and just as the tow truck […]
# The UDM is calling on the Electricity and Energy Department to fast-track a national audit and phased electrification programme for all informal settlements across the country. The party says for years, government authorities have treated informal settlements as temporary spaces rather than permanent communities deserving of basic services. UDM acting secretary-general, Zandile Phiri, says by […]
# The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa says the European Union’s move to slap hefty tariffs on steel and iron imports will be a crushing blow for South Africa’s steel manufacturing industry. The European Commission has proposed 50-percent tariffs on all steel imports in a bid to protect its domestic steel sector. The […]
# Build One South Africa says there is a clear breakdown in the country between crime committed, cases investigated, and justice delivered. Correctional Services minister Pieter Groenewald has revealed that there are only 167-thousand-343 total inmates currently behind bars. BOSA’s spokesperson, Roger Solomons, says that given the high levels of violent and serious crime in […]
# The City of Cape Town’s enforcement departments are ready to tackle the illegal sale and setting off of fireworks. This as Diwali is coming up next Monday, and Guy Fawkes on the 5th of November. Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says the sale of fireworks is regulated; anything else is […]
# The City of Cape Town’s firefighters walked away with 13 gold, 10 silver and one bronze medal at this year’s Toughest Firefighter Alive competition. Baigum Abrahams retained her title as the Toughest Female Firefighter Alive for the third year running, but shared the top spot with Thobeka Senatse. Mayoral committee member for Safety and […]
# Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi has placed the provincial Department of Health and Wellness head, Lesiba Arnold Malotana, on suspension with immediate effect. Last year, the DA called for the removal of Malotana, following a Special Investigating Unit probe related to two contracts, in which he allegedly shared more than ten-million-rand in bribes with two […]
# The City of Tshwane’s multiparty coalition government is set to provide a one-year feedback report to residents at the Lucas van den Berg Sports Ground today. After assuming office in October last year, the mayoral executive launched a six-priority action plan to guide the turnaround of the metro. Mayor Nosiphi Moya says it is important to take […]
