Author: Motlhaping Modise
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) said that it will make a final decision whether to support the resolution of one of its alliance partners, South African Communist Party (SACP) to contest the 2026 local government elections independently from the ANC or remain supporting the alliance leader. The federation’ Special Central Executive committee meeting held on Monday agreed not to make a hasty decision regarding the matter but instead resolved to invite both the ANC and SACP to outline their programmes and modalities on how the elections will be contested.COSATU’s General Secretary Solly Phetoe told Motlhaping Modise on…
Authorities at the City of Tshwane are investigating the cause of the fire that destroyed one bus, leaving another partially damaged, in the early hours of Tuesday. The City’s Emergency Services Department said it responded to the incident involving the two buses that were parked alongside WF Nkomo Street, in Pretoria West. The department spokesperson Lindsay Mnguni said that they received a call at about 05:01. According to Mnguni, firefighting resources were dispatched from Central Fire Station and Philip Nel Park Fire Station to the scene. “Upon arrival, firefighters found out that two private buses that were parked on the…
The Safer South Africa Foundation (SSAF) has recommitted to continue expanding its footprint in crime-ridden communities across the country by empowering learners, strengthening community ties, and fostering environments where education and safety can flourish. This after the non-profit foundation handed over certificates to 107 learners who successfully completed the foundation’s Communities and Justice Programme (CJP) from Alabama Secondary school in Klerksdorp in the North West. Speaking on You FM Newshour, the SSAF’s North West Provincial Coordinator Irene Ramatisa said that the Programme has already shown success. “CJP has impacted thousands of learners across the province and the country, fostering critical…
The state of the Ipelegeng local police station in Schweizer Reneke, North West, and the inability of the police to respond swiftly to serious crimes like rape, must be seriously scrutinised. This is according to Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong. Morolong, who hails from the area, was speaking after visiting the family of a seven-year-old girl who was allegedly raped in December last year, 2024.Speaking to Newsnote, the Deputy Minister expressed concern with the state of the station. “We are encouraged that despite the matter being reported in December 2024, an arrest has finally been effected, and the…
As the country gears up for the Easter long-weekend holidays starting next week Thursday, the Border Management Authority (BMA) and Department of Home Affairs have confirmed that it’s all systems go for their joint operations. BMA’s Commissioner Dr. Mike Masiapato accompanied by Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber addressed the media about their agency’ state of readiness in Pretoria. Speaking on You FM Newshour, BMA’s Director of Communications Mmemme Mogotsi said that they’re ready for a busy Easter period. “We’re very prepared in terms of processing the expected increased number of people that will be approaching our borders this coming Easter…
The North West Department of Health has activated its teams to be on high alert following confirmation of one case of cholera in the Bojanala Platinum District Municipality in the Province. The case was confirmed on Monday after the said patient was admitted at Life Peglerae Hospital in Rustenburg on Saturday. The Department’s Media and Communications Director Tebogo Lekgethwane said that a male patient who is a miner at the Northam Platinum mine in Limpopo is still admitted and being monitored at the hospital. “According to the reports we received the patient presented himself to the hospital with the symptoms…
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has committed to paying outstanding student accommodation providers or landlords as they are commonly known by next Wednesday. The scheme was reacting to the growing threats of evictions meted against the students due to non-payments of their accommodation. Speaking on YOU FM Newshour this evening, NSFAS spokesperson Ishmael Mnisi said that they regret the situation “The situation is regrettable. However, it arises because of non-compliance with NSFAS regulations or rules or policies that govern student accommodation. “We have a very simple arrangement where NSFAS funded students must sign an agreement with the…
The Legal Practice Council (LPC) has raised concerns that several legal representatives are facing possible disbarment for alleged misconduct including but not limited to misuse of client’s funds. According to a statement released by the council, 15 legal practitioners might be disbarred if found guilty of misconduct this year. Amongst them are prominent legal practitioners including the country’s first impeached Judge (former Western Cape Judge President), Dr. John Hlophe, Advocate Barnabas Xulu and the country’s first impeached Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Speaking on You FM Newshour, LPC spokesperson Kabelo Lebetele said that the council dealt with over 1 000…
The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) in the North West Province is calling for an immediate and transparent investigation into what it called an “appalling and disgraceful” conduct of the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng. This after he allegedly publicly “assaulted” a police officer during a funeral service over the weekend in Swartruggens. The union said an appropriate disciplinary action must be taken against the acting Provincial Commissioner.In a 49-seconds long widely circulated video clip, Major General Asaneng is heard shouting “in uniform” several times to the allegedly intoxicated police member, before removing his…
A scathing Gqeberha High Court judgment in the Eastern Cape that acquitted a self-proclaimed prophet Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his two co-accused Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho of all the 32 charges preferred against them has sparked controversy, anger and public outcry on how the country justice system handled the matter.Judge Irma Schoeman acquitted the trio due to insufficient evidence and inability by the state to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused before her are linked to the crimes they are accused of.The accused were facing charges of rape, human trafficking and money laundering.Chapter nine institutions, the Commission…