Author: Silver Sibiya
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero says several Gauteng government departments have still not settled their municipal accounts despite instructions from Premier Panyaza Lesufi to pay what they owe. This comes as the City of Johannesburg launched an aggressive revenue collection campaign to recover about R1.4 billion owed by government departments and state entities for municipal services. Morero says the city received the green light from the Gauteng provincial government to begin targeting departments and entities that have defaulted on their municipal payments. “The Premier gave us the go-ahead during his executive committee meeting. If they are not paying, we can proceed…
The City of Johannesburg says it will begin disconnecting municipal services to government departments and state entities that collectively owe the metro about R1.4 billion in unpaid municipal accounts. The disconnections form part of an aggressive debt recovery drive set to begin on 27 March 2026, as the City moves to collect outstanding payments before the 31 March financial year-end for national and provincial government departments and state-owned entities. The City’s Group Head for Revenue Shared Services Centre, Lufuno Mashau, says the municipality is aware that some departments may be preparing to return unspent funds to the national fiscus at…
The African National Congress (ANC) has expressed sadness at the passing of veteran anti-apartheid activist, journalist and educator Terry Bell at the age of 84. In a statement, the ANC extended condolences to Bell’s family, friends and comrades in South Africa and across the international progressive movement. The party described Bell as a principled voice whose life was dedicated to the pursuit of justice, equality and human dignity. Bell was part of a generation of activists who believed the fight against apartheid required courage, sacrifice and international solidarity. During his early years as a journalist, he helped establish the non-racial…
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party Secretary-General Sibonelo Nomvalo has rejected criticism that the party is unstable following several leadership changes in key positions. Nomvalo was speaking during a media briefing in Sandton after the party held a National Officials Meeting to discuss internal organisational matters and its political strategy ahead of upcoming political activities. Nomvalo, who recently became the party’s eighth secretary-general in just two years, defended the frequent leadership changes, saying the party is experimenting with different leadership styles as it consolidates its structures. “We are developing systems from time to time. The party suffers from instability is the party…
Four suspected armed robbers were fatally wounded and another suspect was injured and arrested during a crime intelligence-driven operation in Yeoville, Johannesburg, early on Wednesday morning. Gauteng Police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili said the operation was carried out at around 05:30 after intelligence indicated that a group of suspects was allegedly involved in a series of armed robberies targeting travellers from OR Tambo International Airport. A joint law enforcement team comprising SAPS Counter Intelligence, the SAPS Gauteng Tactical Response Team (TRT), the Gauteng Traffic Police Airwing, CAP Specialised Operations and Tracker Connect acted on the information. She said the suspects…
A female lawyer has been shot dead in the Johannesburg CBD after she was attacked while on her way to work on Monday morning. The incident occurred at the corner of Fox and Joubert streets near Gandhi Square at around 9am. Eyewitnesses told Newsnote that the woman was shot three times, including in the head. Her body was found lying a few metres from nearby offices before it was later removed from the scene. Sources at the scene claim the lawyer had been representing a mining company in a dispute before the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) since…
Manchester City beat Arsenal 2–0 to win the EFL Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, with youngster Nico O’Reilly scoring twice in the second half. The 20-year-old academy graduate proved the difference in the showpiece match, heading home twice within five minutes to secure City’s ninth League Cup triumph. Arsenal started the brighter side, forcing City goalkeeper James Trafford into an impressive triple save early in the match to deny Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka. City grew into the contest and finally broke the deadlock in the 60th minute when Rayan Cherki’s cross slipped through the hands of Arsenal…
Former FBI director and special counsel Robert Mueller, who led the investigation into alleged links between Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and Russia, has died at the age of 81. His family confirmed his death in a statement. “With deep sadness, we are sharing the news that Bob passed away last night,” the family said, asking for privacy. CNN reports Mueller’s family revealed last year that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2021. Mueller was widely respected across political lines during much of his career in public service. He was appointed director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation by…
Arsenal will look to secure the first major trophy of their season when they face Manchester City in the 2026 EFL Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. Arsenal are aiming to lift the League Cup for the third time in their history and claim the first silverware of what could be a memorable campaign. The Gunners reached their first cup final since 2020 after knocking out Port Vale, Brighton, Crystal Palace and Chelsea. Victory would also see Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta become the first Gunners boss to win his first two major finals with the club. Arteta’s side head…
Secretary-General of the African National Congress (ANC), Fikile Mbalula, has criticised what he described as a “scandalous” decision involving African football leadership, claiming that Morocco was awarded a continental title through a boardroom decision rather than results on the pitch. Mbalula made the remarks during the ANC-led People’s March held at Constitution Hill in Braamfontein on Saturday, where thousands gathered to defend South Africa’s Constitution. Addressing the crowd, he argued that Senegal had been unfairly deprived of their title and insisted that such decisions undermine the integrity of African football. Mbalula called on Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice…