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Frustration is boiling over in Durban North as residents grapple with shockingly high municipal bills, some exceeding R12,000, despite no actual meter readings being conducted. In response, two community leaders have launched a collective platform to challenge these charges, which they argue breach municipal finance laws. Grassroots Movement Gains Momentum The initiative, spearheaded by Sam Ready and […]

Residents of the former Umjindi Local Municipality have taken to the streets, demanding the reversal of its 2016 merger with the Greater Mbombela Municipality. Protesters blocked roads in Barberton, bringing the town to a standstill and disrupting transport, schooling, and businesses. “We Want a Divorce” – Residents Reject Merger The community claims the amalgamation has

The 12th Annual Tax Indaba kicked off yesterday at the Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre near O.R. Tambo Airport, bringing together tax experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss pressing issues in South Africa’s fiscal landscape. Today, South African Revenue Service (SARS) Deputy Commissioner Johnstone Makhubu delivered a keynote address, highlighting the country’s tax debt

Acting Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia has condemned the brutal killings of three police officers in two separate incidents on Friday, calling it a stark reminder of the dangers faced by law enforcement officers in South Africa. The minister spoke after visiting the grieving families of two officers— a Warrant Officer (51) and a Sergeant

Police in Malamulele have arrested a 39-year-old man suspected of murdering his 35-year-old wife, whose lifeless body was discovered at her residence on Friday evening, 08 August 2025. The gruesome discovery was made at approximately 22:30 after authorities were called to the scene in Malamulele Section D. Upon arrival, officers found the victim lying in

The Department of Higher Education and Training has revealed that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges are not meeting their annual targets for producing qualified artisans, a key component of the country’s skills development strategy. Speaking during an interview on TVET Awareness Month, Deputy Director-General for TVET, Sam Zungu, acknowledged that while the

The Public Servants Association (PSA) has raised serious concerns over what it describes as “shocking and dangerous” conditions at Koster Hospital in the North West province. The union alleges that ongoing non-compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations is putting both employees and patients at risk. Falling Ceilings, Exposed Wires, and Leaking Roofs Kabelo

The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has expressed shock and dismay following a tragic domestic violence incident that claimed the lives of two police officers on Saturday, 09 August 2025. Horrific Double Murder at Nkuna Kraal Mall Hlanganani police were called to Nkuna Kraal Mall in Nkuzana village at approximately

A 32-year-old suspect was arrested by the Sasolburg POP Platoon 02 for allegedly discharging a firearm in a municipal area on Saturday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 06:45 on 09 August 2025, when a police constable, en route to work, heard multiple gunshots. The officer then observed an unknown African male running towards a

In celebration of National Women’s Month, financial experts are highlighting the critical need for women to achieve financial freedom—a key factor in empowerment and economic equality. Samantha Moyana, a debt counselor at National Debt Advisors, emphasized that while financial independence is often taken for granted, many women still face systemic barriers that limit their economic