# 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 […]
# Cross-border support network, Missing in Southern Africa, urges the public to immediately report missing persons, stressing there is no 24-hour waiting period. The call comes amid growing concern following the discovery of eight women’s bodies in and around Kempton Park in Gauteng. The network’s spokesperson, Priya Ranchod, says early reporting of a missing person […]
# The United Progressive People Alliance says it condemns the growing practice of replacing traffic lights at major intersections across the City of Tshwane with stop signs. Rampant vandalism and cable theft have forced the metro to replace traffic lights with stop signs. UPPA’s spokesperson Abel Tau says what is being presented as a solution to […]
# The UDM is calling for urgent, coordinated action after the bodies of eight women were discovered across the Ekurhuleni metro over the past two months. The police have confirmed that the victims found in Kempton Park had all been sexually assaulted, but are still investigating whether the cases are linked. UDM national chairperson Yongama […]
