# DA Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Khathutshelo Rasilingwane says the City is failing to adequately protect women following the recovery of nine dead women. This comes as one of the victims, Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo is laid to rest today at Phake-Ga Rankaila village in Mpumalanga. Rasilingwane said women should not have to live in fear in […]
# A 24-year-old woman mistakenly identified as the ninth victim in the Ekurhuleni murders is alive. According to Newzroom Afrika, the family of Teballo Monamodi say she returned safely to her Vosloorus home yesterday. It was reported that Monamodi was the victim after her family had identified her at the state mortuary. The ninth body discovered […]
# Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie has criticised DA Federal Chairperson Helen Zille over her record and approach to Johannesburg, amid campaigning ahead of the local government elections. McKenzie says Johannesburg needs alternative leadership and has promoted PA mayoral candidate Kenny Kunene. McKenzie’s remarks are part of the parties’ competing campaigns for Johannesburg. He emphasised […]
# GOOD Party leader Patricia de Lille is calling on communities to break the silence that protects perpetrators of gender-based violence. Speaking at the party’s election manifesto launch in Athlone, Cape Town, De Lille said stronger cooperation between communities and police is needed to tackle GBV. She says residents must work with law enforcement to […]
# Die Inkatha Vryheidsparty stel vandag sy manifes vir die plaaslike regeringsverkiesing van 2026 by die Princess Magogo-stadion in KwaMashu, Durban, bekend. Die IVP se nasionale woordvoerder, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, sê die party se manifes sal planne uiteensit vir doeltreffende, etiese en verantwoordbare munisipaliteite, goeie bestuur en integriteit, asook die plaaslike ekonomie, met die fokus op […]
# The Inkatha Freedom Party is launching its 2026 Local Government Election Manifesto at Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu, Durban, today. IFP national spokesperson, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, says the party’s manifesto will set out plans for effective, ethical and accountable municipalities, governance and integrity, the local economy with a focus on practical solutions and service delivery. He […]
# Die Departement van Basiese Onderwys sê sy Nasionale Grondslagfase-katalogus vir 2026 is goedgekeur, wat die weg baan vir provinsiale verkryging. Woordvoerder Terence Khala sê die besluit volg na ondersoeke deur die Ouditeur-generaal, ‘n onafhanklike ondersoek en regskenners wat bevind het daar was geen bedrog of begunstiging nie. Khala sê provinsies is reeds betrek by […]
# The Department of Basic Education says its 2026 Foundation Phase National Catalogue has been approved, clearing the way for provincial procurement. Spokesperson Terence Khala says the decision followed reviews by the Auditor-General, an independent investigation and legal experts, which found no fraud or favouritism. Khala says provinces have been engaged in procurement, with the […]
# Die Activists and Citizens Forum het die verlenging van die Madlanga-ondersoekkommissie tot 25 Januarie verwelkom. Woordvoerder Dennis Bloem sê die kommissie het ernstige probleme binne die strafregstelsel aan die lig gebring. Bloem het die kommissarisse, getuienisleiers en ondersoekers geprys vir tasbare resultate, insluitend skorsings, afdankings en arrestasies. Hy sê die bykomende tyd moet die […]