The Madlanga Commission is expected on Wednesday to turn its attention to alleged police hit squads operating in KwaZulu-Natal, with testimony set to focus on claims that members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) carried out extra-judicial killings while operating under the guise of a task team. Commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels said on Tuesday that the new line of inquiry would examine allegations involving police members who allegedly targeted suspects in cash-in-transit (CIT) robberies, taxi operators and members of…

Johannesburg’s electricity network is facing mounting pressure as freezing temperatures drive a surge in demand, while thousands of outages continue to test City Power’s ability to restore supply. City Power says it is dealing with up to 3,000 outage calls across its eight service delivery centres, with Lenasia, Hursthill, Randburg and Reuven among the areas reporting high volumes of faults. The cold snap has pushed households and businesses to rely heavily on heaters, geysers, electric blankets and other energy-intensive appliances.…

Gauteng is taking essential healthcare services directly to underserved communities as the provincial government expands its mobile clinic fleet to respond to growing demand. The Gauteng Health Department has added seven fully equipped mobile clinics, increasing the province’s fleet to 53 units. The clinics will be deployed across Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni and Sedibeng, particularly in communities where residents have limited access to fixed healthcare facilities. The expansion is aimed at improving access to primary healthcare by bringing essential services closer…