# The Freedom Front Plus in Gauteng says millions of rands worth of unused stock is gathering dust at the Ekurhuleni Energy Department, while basic items such as light bulbs are unavailable. According to a report from the department, there is currently 512-million-rand worth of stock at the Boksburg warehouse. The FF Plus’, Denise Janse […]
# The DA in the Western Cape says it is concerned about the alarming number of firearms issued by the police that have been either lost or stolen over the past 12 months. Last year, 28 firearms were stolen through criminal acts such as carjackings, burglaries, robberies, and theft in the province. The DA’s, Thomas Walters, […]
# The Midvaal Municipality in Gauteng has donated at least 40 wheelchairs and 20 crutches to residents in need, supporting individuals with mobility challenges. The donation was spearheaded by mayor, Peter Teixeira, and members of the mayoral committee. The mayor’s spokesperson, Idah Satikhe, says this initiative aligns with the municipality’s mission of being a people-centred […]
# The Johannesburg Metro Police says motorists can expect traffic disruptions in the Johannesburg CBD today, due to a planned march by Umphakathi Wesizwe. Approximately one-thousand participants are expected to take part in the march, where they will hand over a memorandum to the Office of the mayor. JMPD’s spokesperson, Xolani Fihla, says people will […]
# The DA Student Organisation at the University of Fort Hare has launched the Sisonke programme. This is an initiative aimed at supporting over one-thousand students facing financial hardship and potential academic exclusion, due to a lack of funding for the 2025 academic year. The DA’s, Kwanele Zonke, says the Sisonke programme will provide essential […]
# The City of Tshwane says the Soshanguve IA Substation will be shut down today and tomorrow between 9am and 5pm. This is to allow the technicians to work on the replacement of aged equipment at the substation, which is over 50 years old, far beyond the lifespan of an ordinary substation. The metro’s spokesperson, Lindela […]
# The City of Cape Town says it remains committed to strengthening its collaboration with the World Bank, to advance water reuse and sustainable water management in the metro. On the sidelines of the International Water Association conference, a high-level delegation from the World Bank visited key water and sanitation facilities in Cape Town. Mayoral committee […]
# ActionSA in Tshwane has reiterated its call for a thorough review of South Africa’s immigration policies and border control mechanisms. This follows the killing of six community safety patrollers at the Marry Me informal settlement in Soshanguve. The two suspects that have been arrested are reportedly illegal foreign nationals. ActionSA’s, Derrick Mahlangu, says criminals, especially repeat […]
# The GOOD Party says it will support today’s motion of no confidence in Cape Town Speaker, Felicity Purchase. A Multi-Party Caucus led by the ANC has accused Purchase of failing to uphold the integrity of council processes amid allegations against mayoral committee members JP Smith and Grant Twigg. GOOD’s, Jonathan Cupido, says Purchase has decided […]
