Author: Boitumelo Kgobotlo

Police

DA presses Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya to reveal R270k repayment plan

The opposition in the City of Tshwane, Democratic Alliance, has accused Mayor Nasiphi Moya of misrepresenting herself in relation to the R270, 000 she is bound to... Read more.
MITCHELL'S PLAIN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 25: Community members during a protest outside Mitchells Plain Police Station on January 25, 2024 in Mitchell's Plain, South Africa. It is alleged that 15 guns and 8 imitation guns were stolen or went missing from the SAPS in November 2023. (Photo by Gallo Images/Brenton Geach)
Politics

ActionSA wants ‘warzone’ Cape Flats declared state of emergency

ActionSA MP Dereleen James has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to declare a state of emergency on the Cape Flats to stop ongoing bloody gang violence and drug-related... Read more.
Politics

SA has no military engagement with Iran – Cyril Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended South Africa’s diplomatic stance on Iran, saying both countries will adhere to their own principles and values. He was responding... Read more.
Sibiya fights for his job in court
Politics

Blow to deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya as high court dismisses suspension challenge

The Pretoria High Court has dismissed an application by the deputy national commissioner responsible for crime detection, Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya, to have his suspension... Read more.
Water crisis
Politics

Tshwane water tank drivers ‘exploit’ Hammanskraal residents amid water woes

The residents of Hammanskraal have cried foul that they were being requested to make direct payments to drivers of trucks supplying them with clean drinkable water.... Read more.
Tshwane mayor pays back the money
Politics

Mayor Nasiphi Moya defends herself amid EFF, ANC attacks over municipal manager

Tensions around the leadership of the City of Tshwane came under the spotlight in Parliament this week as Mayor Nasiphi Moya was pressed on her alleged silence regarding... Read more.
Claims of coup point to plan to destabilise law enforcement
Politics

Cabinet places embattled North West municipality under administration

The troubled Ditsobotla Municipality in North West has once again been placed under administration after years of instability and failure to deliver basic services.... Read more.
Lesufi worried about dangers faced by councillors
Politics

Premier Panyaza Lesufi outlines red flags in Gauteng municipalities

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has expressed concern about the province’s municipalities, claiming that they are being negatively impacted by dolomite, poor... Read more.