# ActionSA says that at a time when South Africa faces mounting border security, crime and disaster-response challenges, the South African National Defence Force is allowing critical military assets to rust into scrap. In a parliamentary reply, minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, revealed a vehicle graveyard at Wallmannsthal in Pretoria, where hundreds […]
# The DA has criticised the suspension of Tshwane City Manager Johann Mettler, calling it unlawful. The council voted to suspend Mettler during a closed meeting yesterday, following a complaint laid against him by the EFF, accusing him of several acts of misconduct. In his written submissions, Mettler dismissed the allegations against him as without […]
# Gauteng police arrested 80 illegal immigrants during a multidisciplinary Operation Shanela conducted in Pretoria yesterday. This formed part of the ongoing provincial operation Shanela initiatives to combat crime, enforce immigration laws, and enhance public safety across Gauteng districts. Nine vehicles were also impounded for road safety. Deputy provincial Police Commissioner, Fred Kekana, told the […]
# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says the City of Johannesburg must first prove it can manage its finances responsibly before the National Treasury releases withheld grant funding. The organisation has welcomed Treasury’s decision to withhold the money, citing the city must demonstrate lasting financial reforms, accountability and proper governance. OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage argues […]
Western Cape MEC for Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Ivan Meyer encourages South Africans to use savings month to build better financial habits. Meyer says regular saving, budgeting and improving financial literacy can help households cope with rising living costs, debt and unexpected expenses. He has urged consumers to start small, avoid unnecessary debt and […]
# Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and suspended head of legal services Kemi Behari have each been granted 50-thousand-rand bail, in an alleged corruption case. Former Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi and suspended head of human resources Linda Gxasheka also appeared in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court. The charges relate to the blue […]
# Mpumalanga police have launched an investigation after a man and his four-year-old nephew died in Witbank after allegedly eating biscuits taken from a local spaza shop. Police spokesperson Mavela Masondo says the biscuits had been stored at a house after the shop owner moved them because of fears of looting:
# Die Organisasie Teen Belastingmisbruik sê die Stad Johannesburg moet bewys hy kan sy finansies verantwoordelik bestuur voor die Nasionale Tesourie die toelaagbefondsing vrystel. Die organisasie verwelkom die Tesourie se besluit om die geld terug te hou en sê die stad moet blywende finansiële hervormings, verantwoordbaarheid en behoorlike bestuur toon. Julius Kleynhans van OUTA is […]
# Die geskorste adjunkhoof van die Ekurhuleni-metropolisie, Julius Mkhwanazi, en die geskorste hoof van regsdienste, Kemi Behari, is elk op borgtog van 50-duisend-rand vrygelaat in ‘n beweerde korrupsiesaak. Die voormalige stadsbestuurder van Ekurhuleni, Imogen Mashazi, en die geskorste hoof van menslike hulpbronne, Linda Gxasheka, het ook in die landdroshof in Germiston verskyn op aanklagte wat […]
