Gauteng police arrested 1,154 suspects for various crimes during a province-wide crime operation over the weekend. The arrests were made during Operation Shanela II, which targeted criminal activity and other law violations across the province. Police spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko says the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to combat crime and ensure the safety of communities across Gauteng. Among those arrested were 110 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol, while 160 undocumented foreign nationals were arrested for…

The Moses Kotane Local Municipality (MKLM) has scooped two prestigious awards at the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) North West Provincial Municipal Awards. The accolades recognise the municipality’s sustained improvements in financial management, good governance and public service delivery. MKLM was also recognised for its outstanding leadership in localising the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), demonstrating how global targets can be translated into meaningful local action. The municipality’s Mayor, Cllr Nketu Nkotswe, congratulated her administration and welcomed the…

The number of independent schools in Gauteng has increased by 122 to 1,083 in the past five years, educating more than 379,000 pupils across the province. Speaking at a media briefing on Sunday, Gauteng MEC for Education Lebogang Maile stated that 279 of the schools are subsidised by the government, while 804 are non-subsidised. Maile provided an overview of the growth and performance of independent schools in the province, including government subsidies, registration and accountability requirements. “In 2021, there were…