Minister Cele expected to visit Kwandengezi township after 9 people murdered

Police Minister Bheki Cele is expected to visit the affected families on Monday before giving an update on investigations. Police Minister Bheki Cele during a media briefing on crime statistics in Pretoria on 31 July 2020. Picture: GCIS DURBAN – Police Minister Bheki Cele is expected to visit the KwaNdengezi township near Pinetown in KwaZulu-Natal […]

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Property management group takes legal action against Camp Bay mansion occupiers

It’s been a week since the group of seven people booked and occupied the luxury house. The group only paid for the weekend but refused to check out. The move is aimed at drawing attention to land and housing issues. A view of Camps Bay in Cape Town. Picture: 123rf.com CAPE TOWN – A property […]

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Ennerdale ward councillor says land issue in Joburg south at a tipping point

Ennerdale ward councillor says land issue in Joburg south at a tipping point People occupying government land have joined people from other areas in Lenasia south and Lawley in a demonstration that started in the early hours of Monday morning. FILE: Ennerdale protest. Picture: EWN JOHANNESBURG – Ennerdale ward councillor Danny Netnow said that the […]

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Ramaphosa: Govt making progress in overcoming problems at Eskom

President Cyril Ramaphosa said that improvements were continuing in municipal debt collection and despite load shedding, maintenance work was continuing at power stations. President Cyril Ramaphosa interacting with communities across the nation through a virtual Presidential Imbizo on coronavirus. Picture: @PresidencyZA/Twitter JOHANNESBURG – President Cyril Ramaphosa said that government was making progress in overcoming the […]

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Heathfield High SGB, parents to picket in support of head facing WCED action

Of the 10 charges, one relates to an allegation that he attempted to assault a learner and the other charges relate to him not getting teachers and pupils back to school in August as per the directive of the provincial education department. Protesters picket outside Heathfield High School on 20 July 2020 in support of […]

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4 suspected Rolex Gang members to appear in court today

4 suspected Rolex Gang members to appear in court today The notorious gang has carried out many high-end jewellery heists in Johannesburg over the years. Johannesburg Metro Police arrested three suspects believed to be part of the infamous Rolex gang. Picture: @MichaelSun/Twitter JOHANNESBURG – Four suspects believed to be the original members of the Rolex […]

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Sapo: Social grant recipients not affected by cash crunch

Sapo: Social grant recipients not affected by cash crunch The struggling state-owned entity said it experienced a dramatic reduction in revenue during the lockdown period and is currently looking at ways to improve cash flows. A South African Post Office branch. Picture: @PostofficeSa/Twitter JOHANNESBURG – The South African Post Office (Sapo) has assured social grant […]

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Accused in Nathaniel Julies murder case denied bail

Accused in Nathaniel Julies murder case denied bail All three accused in the Nathaniel Julies murder case have been denied bail. Scorpion Ndyalvane, Caylene Whiteboy and Voster Netshiongolo on 22 September 2020 made a brief appearance at the Protea Magistrates Court for the alleged murder of 16-year-old Eldorado Park teenager, Nathaniel Julies. Picture: Kgomotso Modise/EWN […]

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Blackhead not qualified for R255m asbestos removal job, Zondo Inquiry hears

Free State Housing HOD Nthimotse Mokhesi said that he agreed with Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo that Blackhead, a company paid R255 million to audit and remove asbestos, misrepresented its expertise to get the job. A screenshot of former Free State Housing HOD Nthimotse Mokhesi at the state capture commission on Monday, 28 September 2020. […]

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