The Klerksdorp Wastewater Treatment Plant has remained dysfunctional for about three years, with vandalism and fire contributing to the deterioration of the critical facility. The situation was highlighted during an oversight visit by Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation Jack Bloom on Monday, amid continued concerns about untreated wastewater entering the Skoonspruit and eventually flowing into the Vaal River. The plant has reportedly been non-operational since 2023. An oversight visit by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) in May also…

With the 4 November local government elections approaching, residents across the North West are looking to political parties and municipalities to deliver improved living conditions, reliable basic services and greater support for vulnerable communities. Housing remains one of the key concerns, particularly among residents facing inadequate living conditions. The North West Department of Human Settlements has allocated R1.708 billion for the 2026/27 financial year, with funding directed towards accelerating housing delivery, upgrading informal settlements and providing serviced residential sites. Basic…

The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) says it will review certain aspects of the case before deciding whether to re-enrol the matter. IDAC has provisionally withdrawn the multi-million-rand corruption case against former acting national police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane and his co-accused. The decision was taken after Acting Investigating Director Advocate Ntuthuzelo Vanara decided to review certain aspects of the case before it is potentially re-enrolled. The accused face charges of corruption, fraud, theft and money laundering linked to a 2016…