# The National Prosecuting Authority has confirmed it will prosecute those implicated in the Life Esidimeni tragedy, nearly a decade after at the death of at least 141 psychiatric patients. They died after being moved from proper care facilities to unregistered non-governmental organisations between 2015 and 2016. NPA spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana says the decision follows […]
# A Madlanga commission witness, North West businessman and ANC regional treasurer Suliman Carrim, has been rushed to Netcare Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg after suffering a suspected heart attack while exercising at a gym. His condition remains unconfirmed. Carrim was due to return to the commission on Thursday to testify on corruption allegations involving businessman […]
# AfriForum Jeug word geprys oor ‘n gevaarlike slaggat op die hoek van Lynnwood- en Brooklynweg in Pretoria-Oos wat met ongeveer 3,5-ton teer gevul is. ‘n Plaaslike span in die woonbuurt het saamgewerk om ‘n langdurige gevaar in die straat op te los, wat motoriste en voetgangers geraak het. Yvonne Gerber van die groep sê […]
# Die Kaapse Onafhanklikheidsgroep verwelkom Geordin Hill-Lewis se verkiesing tot federale leier van die DA en sê dis ‘n geleentheid om debat te bevorder oor groter provinsiale selfbestuur. Woordvoerder Phil Craig sê herhaalde pogings tot betekenisvolle afwenteling van nasionale regering het misluk ondanks grondwetlike bepalings wat selfbeskikking steun. Hy sê hulle sal voortgaan om belanghebbendes […]
# The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department arrested 215 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol in one week during intensified enforcement operations across the city. The arrests followed roadblocks, checkpoints, and increased patrols in areas including the inner city, Sandton, Soweto, and Midrand. Metro spokesperson Xolani Fihla says the department warns that drunk driving […]
# The Cape Independence Advocacy Group welcomes the election of Geordin Hill-Lewis as federal leader of the DA, saying it signals an opportunity to advance debates on greater provincial autonomy. The group’s Phil Craig says repeated attempts to secure meaningful devolution from national government failed, despite constitutional provisions supporting self-determination. He says they will continue […]
# Gauteng organised crime sergeant Fannie Nkosi has denied multiple charges against him during his appearance at the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court. He faces charges including theft, possession of unlicensed ammunition and grenades, and defeating the ends of justice. Nkosi’s lawyer, Thulani Mngomezulu, told the court his client will plead not guilty and argued for […]
# Die GOOD-party sê Stad Kaapstad moet verduidelik onder watter wettige gesag Amerikaanse mariniers metropolisie-rekrute op die Muizenbergse strand oplei. Jonathan Cupido van die party bevraagteken die polisie se opleidingstandaarde en vra ook of die nasionale kommissaris die reëling goedgekeur het. Hy vra duidelikheid of die program meer as fiksheidsopleiding behels, oor die ooreenkoms wat […]
# Die Gautengse Gesondheidsdepartement verskerp stelselwye ingrypings om chirurgiese wagtye te verminder en billike toegang tot sorg in die openbare hospitaalstelsel te verbeter. Die departement bevorder ‘n doeltreffender, deursigtiger en meer pasiëntgesentreerde chirurgiese diens. Daar is tans na raming ongeveer 30-duisend-600 pasiënte wat wag op verskeie operasies. Die departement sê hiervan word ongeveer 29-duisend-969 gevalle […]
