# Cosatu says an independent judicial commission of inquiry into allegations surrounding the SAPS leadership needs to be given the full support and resources it requires to fulfill its mandate. It says explosive allegations of corruption and serious criminal activities made by KwaZulu-Natal provincial police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi are extremely worrying and threaten to undermine the trust […]
# The Freedom Front Plus in Tshwane warns residents to beware of a nationwide scam where individuals impersonate municipal officials. The party says strangers with fake or no identification are presumably attempting to unlawfully gain access to properties. The FF Plus’ Mari Joubert says scammers send SMS or WhatsApp messages to residents, claiming that their […]
# University of the Western Cape researchers, doctor Bridget Langa and doctor Sahar Abdul-Rasool, are turning science into superhero work, uncovering the genetic clues that drive cancer’s development and progression. They are both tackling breast cancer from different angles, Langa through genetics and bioinformatics, and Abdul-Rasool through molecular diagnostics. Langa says together, they are helping South Africa move toward […]
# The University of the Free State has been ranked as the second best institution in South Africa for disability transformation, achieving 78-percent on the Disability Results Effectiveness Scale. It says this reflects its effective implementation of the Department of Higher Education and Training’s strategic policy framework on disability in the post-school education and training system. The ranking […]
# University of Pretoria alumna doctor, JK Moeng, has been appointed as the agricultural attaché to the South African Embassy in Rome, Italy. She will represent South Africa at the heart of international food governance, engaging daily with agencies such as the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation and the World Food Programme. Moeng says she […]
# The City of Cape Town is urging residents to dispose of greywater properly through the sewer system, so it can be treated and reused. The illegal outlets or the dumping of greywater, which contains chemicals, are damaging road surfaces and causing potholes. Mayoral committee Member for Urban Mobility, Rob Quintas, says this greywater contains soaps, detergents and comes […]
# The City of Cape Town’s Human Settlements Directorate has handed over the first 28 homes to beneficiaries and their families at the 140-million-rand Bonteheuwel housing project. The project comprises a total of 273 Breaking New Ground State-subsidised houses and is expected to be completed by June 2026. Mayoral committee member for Human Settlements, Carl […]
# The City of Cape Town says 19 learners from the Leap Science and Maths school in Langa recently participated in the Women and Girls Visible Force of Resilience Programme. The programme is inspired by the United Nations’ efforts to highlight the contribution of women in disaster risk reduction. Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, […]
# Johannesburg Water says a total of six water systems will be affected by Rand Water maintenance on its bulk water supplier’s O2 pipeline from Tuesday until Friday. The water supply will be low during the duration of the maintenance work. Johannesburg Water spokesperson, Nombuso Shabalala, says with the metro experiencing low temperatures, Rand Water believes […]
