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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

CAPE TOWN – Three people have been shot and wounded on a farm in Kraaifontein. The incident occurred over the weekend when four armed men broke into the house. According to police, the men forced the front sliding door open and went to the main bedroom. They demanded the keys for the safe from the […]

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 […]

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. […]

OPINION A drought is caused by prolonged dry conditions that threaten to deplete the country’s water resources. It results from lack of rain; snow; or sleet, which affects the ability of water reservoirs to replenish. Drought is effectively a prolonged hot temperature that causes moisture to evaporate from the soil, rivers and streams to dry […]

At the core of its fight with the government is the failure to deal with corruption and the public service wage increase dispute. FILE: Cosatu is organising national mass protests for next week. Picture Kaylynn Palm/EWN JOHANNESBURG – As Cosatu prepares for its national mass protests next week, the labour federation has thrown down the […]