# City Power says it is prioritising electricity restoration in parts of Johannesburg following a fire at the Mayfair Substation yesterday. Affected areas include the SABC building in Auckland Park, Garden City Hospital in Mayfair, and businesses and residential customers in Mayfair, Crown, Vrededorp, Brixton, Crosby, Pageview, Homestead Park and Amalgam. City Power spokesperson Isaac […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his best wishes to South Africa’s Hindu community as they celebrate the Festival of Lights, Diwali, and the Hindu New Year. He wishes Hindu families a blessed and festive celebration as they mark the occasion with prayers, reflection and celebrations. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says Diwali is a wonderful […]
# The City of Tshwane says Rand Water has made progress in repairs to the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant in efforts to restore the system and improve water quality. However, affected residents are still being urged to continue using tap water for toilet flushing only as the metro works to resolve ongoing water supply and quality […]
# The Global Sumud Flotilla has accused Israel of deliberately continuing to restrict humanitarian assistance to Gaza, warning that thousands of displaced Palestinians are facing worsening conditions following severe storms. Gaza’s first winter storm flooded around 70-thousand tents, forcing families to flee waterlogged camps. Militant group Hamas says it is unable to cope with the […]
# The Madlanga Commission will resume its public hearings today with alleged cartel member Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala returning to continue his testimony. In the past few weeks, the commission has held in-camera proceedings involving evidence linked to ongoing investigations and confidential matters. Commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels says other witnesses expected in the coming weeks include […]
# The Political Killings Task Team has arrested a 44-year-old suspected hitman in connection with the murder of former Knysna mayor Aubrey Tsengwa. He was shot and killed in Joodsekamp, Knysna, in August this year while travelling home with three other occupants who survived the attack. Three other suspects were arrested days after the murder. […]
# Deputy minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, doctor Namane Dickson Masemola, says the department will work with provincial governments to establish municipal councils. With only 72 of the country’s 257 municipal councils having outright majorities after the local government elections, political parties will have to negotiate governing arrangements in most municipalities. Masemola acknowledged […]
# Gauteng police are warning prospective trainee recruits to be alert to individuals demanding money in exchange for employment, guaranteed placement or assistance with the recruitment process. Police spokesperson, Isaac Mudau, says recruitment into the South African Police Service is completely free. He emphasises that no one can buy their way into the SAPS, and […]
# Government says attention is now shifting to the establishment of new municipal councils following the announcement of the final results of the 2026 local government elections. The focus will be on ensuring that incoming councillors strengthen governance, accountability and service delivery. The Department of Cooperative Governance, National Treasury and the South African Local Government […]
