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In a move aimed at strengthening policing in remote areas, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has handed over four mobile police stations to Provincial Police Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The initiative seeks to improve access to law enforcement services in rural communities where residents often live far from permanent police stations. The handover ceremony, held earlier […]

Zeerust, North West – Tensions remain high at the Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality following the council’s decision to remove Dinah Pitso as mayor, sparking a leadership crisis that has left the municipality in disarray. The council passed a resolution on July 9 to oust Pitso and elected Itumeleng Moarabi as the new mayor. However, Pitso has refused to vacate her

Residents of the informal settlement of Dunoon are facing severe flooding amid concerns that a nearby dam may have collapsed following days of relentless rainfall. The situation has escalated since Tuesday, with water levels rising rapidly and causing extensive damage to homes. Homes Submerged, Lives Disrupted Local authorities and residents report that over 150 houses

Authorities have arrested more than 500 suspected illegal miners at the Sheba Gold Mine in Barberton, with an additional 24 detained in a separate operation. The crackdown highlights South Africa’s escalating illegal mining crisis, fueled by abandoned mines, unemployment, and weak law enforcement. A Growing National Crisis Illegal mining has surged in recent years, particularly

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) has reaffirmed its commitment to rooting out corruption within law enforcement following the arrest of 10 police officers in Edenvale, east of Johannesburg. The officers were apprehended during a raid conducted by the Tactical Response Team. Six of those arrested are members of the Ekurhuleni Metro Police

Premier Mandla Ndlovu yesterday officially handed over the newly constructed Mkhondo Boarding School to the local community, marking a significant step in improving education access for rural and farming communities in the area. A Modern Educational Hub The R625-million facility, which began operating last month, boasts 32 classrooms, a science laboratory, and a computer centre.

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa yesterday visited the Medupi and Matimba power stations in Lephalale as part of ongoing oversight of Eskom’s Generation Recovery Plan. The plan aims to improve the reliability and performance of power plants to end load shedding and ensure a stable electricity supply. The visit also marked the return

Zeerust, North West – Tensions are running high at the Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality following a controversial council decision to remove Councillor Dinah Pitso as mayor and replace her with Councillor Itumeleng Moarabi. The dispute has escalated to the courts after Pitso filed an urgent application to interdict the implementation of the council’s resolutions, declaring them

Political analyst Ongama Mtimka has revealed that some African National Congress (ANC) members are growing uneasy over how the Government of National Unity (GNU) is altering the party’s internal power structures. Mtimka’s comments followed ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa’s closing address after a four-day National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. He noted that calls had been made

Frustrated residents of Leratong took to the streets on Wednesday, blocking roads and burning tires in protest against ongoing poor service delivery, particularly the prolonged lack of electricity in the area. The demonstration, which turned disruptive, saw residents—including unemployed community members and schoolchildren—demanding immediate intervention from City Power. Protesters barricaded a major road, preventing vehicles