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‘Even MPs get kidnapped these days’ – Parties tear into police’s budget
On Tuesday, MPs unpacked the police’s budget, with some voicing their concern about the lackluster allocation to the crime intelligence division. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu outlined his department’s safety and security priorities when he presented the 2024/2025 financial year budget in Parliament. Members of the Portfolio Committee on Police debated the budget and annual performance plan…
Kenyan police fire tear gas in Nairobi as anti-govt rallies kick off
Police fired tear gas at dozens of demonstrators in Kenya’s capital Nairobi on Tuesday, as scattered rallies across the country called for embattled President William Ruto to step down. Activists led by young Gen-Z Kenyans launched peaceful rallies a month ago against deeply unpopular tax hikes but they descended into deadly violence last month, prompting…
‘So much to offer the world’ – Chiloane at memorial for 11 pupils who died in crash [VIDEO]
The mood was sombre and reflective when mourners gathered for the memorial of 11 primary school pupils who died in a horror car crash outside Carletonville. Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Matome Chiloane paid tribute with other department officials at the memorial at Grace Bible Church in Carletonville on Tuesday, six days…
‘Better to be irritated by EFF than neo-liberal forces’ – SACP’s Mapaila slams the GNU
South African Communist Party (SACP) general-secretary, Solly Mapaila has heavily criticised the ANC for forming a government that includes the Democratic Alliance (DA). Mapaila was speaking at the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) national political school held in Ekurhuleni on Monday. Mapaila tears into ANC In his keynote address, Mapaila slammed the…
Two men critically injured after car overturns on M13 in KZN
Two men were critically injured on Tuesday morning after their vehicle lost control and overturned on incoming traffic on the M13 Pietermaritzburg bound near Hillcrest on Tuesday morning. Car rolled onto oncoming traffic “The vehicle was travelling towards Pinetown coming down when it lost control via through the centre medium and then rolled onto oncoming…
The Aurum Institute is recruiting for General Assistant: Various posts
The Facility General Assistant maintains site facilities to ensure that the gardens and grounds are consistently tidy and well-kept to positively reflect the Aurum brand. Closing date: Ongoing Location: South Africa Duties Facility Management Facility Administration – supporting the Corporate Operations Manager (Site Operations Manager) with all Facility related duties. Help with landscaping projects. Maintaining…
Duo gets lengthy sentences for attempted export of 27 rhino horns worth R2.9 million
Two accused have been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for receiving, possessing, transporting and exporting rhino horns. Ntsako Miaas Maluleke, 37, and Phanuel Vutivi Chabalala, 36, were sentenced on Monday after being found guilty of contravention of the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act (Nemba). Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) spokesperson Colonel Katlego Mogale said…
Only a few weak cold fronts for Western Cape after week of intense storms
As the Western Cape breathes a sigh of relief after a week of intense storms, authorities are now focusing on preparing for potential flooding, mudslides, and rock falls in light of predicted rainfall and saturated catchments. “The bulk of the cold fronts are over and the forecast for the week indicates only a few weak…
Joburg Water truck set alight, officials robbed in Lenasia
Johannesburg Water said it strongly condemns the setting alight of one of its water jetting trucks by Lenasia protesters, who it said also robbed staff of their cellphones and wallets. The incident occurred in Lenasia South on Monday after the water utility’s officials had responded to a sewer blockage and were making their way to…
KZN government fast-tracks relief for Kenville fire victims
The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) government says that it is fast-tracking relief efforts in the Kenville informal settlement area after the fire that destroyed homes and forced over 400 families to flee. 237 informal settlements at the Kenville Informal Settlement in Sea Cow Lake, Durban, were destroyed on Saturday by a devastating fire, leaving 431 families destitute…