Hundreds of residents from Alexandra, Orange Grove and surrounding areas, under the banner of the March and March Movement, have given businesses in the area seven days to dismiss foreign nationals employed in what they describe as non-critical skills positions. The group says employers must comply with South African labour laws. The crowd marched to Norwood Mall and also to businesses in the area. Thabo Ngwane alleged that some businesses are violating labour laws by employing undocumented foreign nationals while…

The Gauteng Health Department has today rolled out the fourth edition of its Mandela Month Surgical Marathon. The department says 19 public healthcare facilities across the province have pledged to perform more than 1,000 surgeries and clinical procedures in honour of Nelson Mandela International Day. According to department spokesperson Steve Mabona, the initiative forms part of its ongoing efforts to reduce surgical waiting lists, improve access to care, and restore the dignity of patients awaiting procedures at Gauteng’s public hospitals.“With…

Former Ekurhuleni City Manager Imogen Mashazi and suspended City of Ekurhuleni Head of Human Resources Linda Gxasheka have each been granted R50,000 bail by the Germiston Magistrate’s Court. The pair made their first court appearance on Thursday alongside suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi and suspended City of Ekurhuleni Head of Legal Risk Services Kemi Behari. All four accused are facing charges of fraud and corruption linked to allegations that salaries were unlawfully increased between 2023 and…