Author: Boitumelo Kgobotlo

Panyaza Lesufi address
Politics

Lesufi plans to restore Joburg CBD to its previous splendour

Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi says that the provincial government is attempting to restore the Johannesburg CBD to its previous splendour. During Thursday night’s... Read more.
Kopanong Local Municipality mayor Xolani Tselele
News

Disaster-struck Jagersfontein residents cheer dawn of new chapter

The mayor of Kopanong local municipality, Xolani Tseletsele, says that legal disputes with some of the Jagersfontein residents still need to be resolved in court.... Read more.
Education budget cuts
News

ActionSA asks ministers to curb gang violence in Eldos schools

ActionSA MP Dereleen James has written to Senzo Mchunu, the Minister of Police, and Siviwe Gwarube, the Minister of Basic Education, requesting immediate action... Read more.
University of the Free State to open new veterinary training facility
News

Police are accused of stealing livestock, says MEC for safety

The North West MEC for community safety, Wessels Morweng, has raised concern about police corruption, alleging that some officers were involved in livestock theft.... Read more.
Unemployment data
News

Rising unemployment likely to trigger youth uprising – expert

The rapidly rising unemployment rate in South Africa is expected to trigger protests similar to the recent student riots in Bangladesh, according to economist Mandla... Read more.
'Withdrawal of charges will end unjust attacks on Gwamanda'
News

NGOs caution Gwamanda’s resignation is no victory as yet

The Joburg Crisis Alliance (JCA) declared that Kabelo Gwamanda’s resignation as mayor of Johannesburg was not a victory but a new opportunity for better governance.... Read more.
Learner dies at cricket match
News

Counsellors sent to Evaton school following deaths of siblings

Following the deaths of three siblings on the school’s grounds on Monday, the government set up counselling at Evaton Primary School in Sebokeng. The sudden... Read more.