A new independent water utility has been established to manage all water and sanitation systems in the troubled Emfuleni Local Municipality. Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation David Mahlobo launched the special purpose vehicle, a partnership between Rand Water Services and the local Metsi-a-Lekoa unit. The newly formed Emfuleni Water Utility will be responsible for providing reliable services to areas including Vanderbijlpark and Sebokeng.
Mahlobo issued a strong warning against the vandalism of infrastructure, stating that such criminal acts undermine community progress. The entity is designed to operate independently, focusing on urgent repairs and system upgrades without the bureaucratic delays that have previously hindered...
A leading development economist, Dr. Nthabiseng Moleko, has asserted that South Africa's economic recovery depends on strengthening Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment. The National Empowerment Fund chairperson argued that the policy is vital for correcting historical inequalities and fostering inclusive growth. She pointed to the more than 12.6 million citizens currently excluded from the economy as a central challenge.
Dr. Moleko emphasized that the framework should evolve beyond creating a small elite, focusing instead on widespread justice and sustainable development. She called for businesses to actively reinvest and generate equitable opportunities for wealth distribution. This approach, she contended, is necessary for...
The Special Investigating Unit has referred seven former Denel employees for potential criminal prosecution to the National Prosecuting Authority. This action is part of its probe into state capture, focusing on alleged corruption linked to the Gupta family. Advocate Andy Mothibi, head of the unit, confirmed the referrals stem from an investigation into irregularities that caused major financial harm to the state-owned arms manufacturer.
The investigation uncovered that officials facilitated improper procurement and conflicts of interest, which allegedly allowed the Gupta business family to exert undue influence. These activities, including a joint venture with Gupta-linked VR Laser, contributed to massive losses at Denel. The National...
The Matjhabeng Local Municipality will initiate a Service Delivery Campaign to address critical infrastructure problems, Executive Mayor Thanduxolo Khalipha announced. The effort, launching in Old Thabong, will focus on repairing potholes, clearing refuse backlogs, eliminating illegal dumping, fixing sewer spillages, and restoring street lights across all wards.
Mayor Khalipha stated that the campaign aims to produce visible improvements and enhance residents' quality of life in communities such as Welkom and Virginia. This initiative comes as the municipality contends with significant financial and service delivery challenges. He encouraged community involvement, suggesting that collaborative action is necessary to restore public...
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli expressed grave concern following a violent shooting in Wentworth that resulted in two fatalities and seven individuals being wounded. He called for a heightened police presence in the area. The provincial leader is collaborating with Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to dispatch additional officers and organize a special community meeting focused on combating crime.
The attack occurred on Major Calvert Street, where two assailants in a grey Mazda 3 fired upon a group outside a residence. The victims, who ranged in age from 15 to 22, included a teenager who was killed. Authorities have initiated a search for the suspects and noted that community fears of gang and drug-related...
Police in KwaZulu-Natal are searching for suspects after four individuals were found burned beyond recognition inside two vehicles in the Umatata area of Inanda. A spokesperson for the provincial police, Colonel Robert Netshiunda, confirmed the discovery of one body in a Nissan NP200 and three more in a Toyota Rumion. He indicated that the presence of three cattle carcasses near one vehicle suggested a possible connection to stock theft.
This incident follows another recent discovery of five human remains in a burned vehicle near Inanda Dam, though authorities have not linked the two cases. In a separate development, Western Cape police reported that three unidentified men were found burned in the Siqalo informal settlement of...
Operation Dudula has urged South African authorities to reconsider accepting Palestinian asylum seekers from Gaza, warning that unverified arrivals could threaten security during the upcoming G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg. The anti-immigration organization questioned the vetting process for approximately 153 Palestinians who arrived from Kenya and received 90-day visa waivers from the Department of Home Affairs. Founders Zandile Dabula and Sifiso L. Kekana called on International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola to implement rigorous background checks and relocate the refugees to Middle Eastern nations aligned with their cause.
Home Affairs defended the humanitarian decision, stating officials coordinated with the Palestinian...
South African Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Narend Singh emphasized that biodiversity protection requires engagement across all societal levels while addressing the World Wildlife Fund South Africa's annual general meeting in Sandton. The official stressed that communities must serve as co-managers of natural resources rather than passive recipients, advocating for conservation models that generate employment and entrepreneurial opportunities through ecotourism and sustainable resource use.
Singh linked domestic efforts to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, targeting ecosystem restoration and pollution reduction by specific deadlines. He highlighted indigenous knowledge systems as...
Ghanaian artist Wendy Shay has revealed that internal sabotage from Rufftown Records team members derailed her first major concert in 2018, following her signing to the label after Ebony Reigns died. The performer stated that despite securing substantial corporate backing and promoting Ogee The MC to road manager at her insistence, those responsible for production allegedly misappropriated sponsorship funds and arranged inferior lighting and sound equipment.
An Indian company had pledged support for the event and discussed a potential $100,000 brand ambassadorship contingent on the performance's success. Wendy Shay arrived at the venue with visiting friends from Germany, only to discover faulty technical systems and a poorly executed...
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