# The Western Cape police have launched a manhunt for suspects wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of three adult males in Makhaza, Khayelitsha, in Cape Town. Police spokesperson Frederick van Wyk says officers responded to a shooting incident on Joe Gqabi Street, where they found the body of an adult male with multiple […]
# The South African Federation of Trade Unions has expressed outrage at the continuing loss of mineworkers’ lives at Harmony Gold. Forty-six mineworkers have died at Harmony operations over the past five years, including eight workers this year already. In the latest incident, a worker died after a seismic event underground at the Mponeng mine in […]
# The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union has strongly condemned the brutal and horrific killing of women across South Africa, demanding a decisive and urgent national response to end Gender-Based Violence and Femicide. This follows the discovery of the bodies of eight women in different parts of Ekurhuleni over the past two months. POPCRU […]
# Union federation COSATU says it is deeply concerned by the new visa restrictions imposed by the US against those it accuses of involvement in race‑based discrimination and uncompensated land seizures in South Africa. The restrictions stem from policies such as Black Economic Empowerment and land expropriation without compensation. COSATU’s Matthew Parks has criticised what […]
# North West police have warned the public about a social media post alleging that a suspect described as the Kempton Park serial killer has relocated to Potchefstroom, prompting an extensive police operation in the city. This follows the discovery of eight women’s bodies in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, over the past two months. Police spokesperson Adéle […]
# Forum for South Africa is deeply concerned and outraged by the discovery of yet another woman’s body in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, bringing the total in die Kempton Park area to eight. Forum leader Tebogo Mashilompane calls for the immediate activation of a 72-hour emergency response involving police, acting minister Firoz Cachalia, acting commissioner Puleng Dimpane, […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Public Service Commission Bill into law. It strengthens the role of the commission in promoting constitutional values, professional ethics and effective public administration. It will allow the commission to operate as an independent and impartial constitutional body, with a view to improving its effectiveness and efficiency within the […]
# The DA is calling for urgent action following the latest Knysna Municipality estuary water quality report for this month, which indicates worsening levels of water pollution. According to National guidelines, recreational water may not exceed 500 E. coli per 100 millilitres. The DA’s Levael Davis says six of the eight recreational points have deteriorated, […]
# The City of Tshwane says it is closely monitoring the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant following major repairs to its second high-lift pump. The plant is currently producing around 24 megalitres of water per day, marking a significant improvement in its production capacity. The metro’s spokesperson, Lindela Mashigo, says the pump is monitored, particularly for […]
