The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality has moved swiftly to reassure residents that water supplied by municipal tankers remains safe for human consumption amid the ongoing water scare in Bronkhorstspruit. In a statement addressing growing public concern, the City emphasised that alternative water supplies are subject to strict quality-control procedures and routine laboratory testing to ensure compliance with national drinking water standards. Tshwane Executive Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya confirmed that continuous water quality monitoring and regular testing were being conducted…
Three Bengal tigers and a serval seized by the National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) from a captive predator breeding facility in North West have been relocated to safety following alleged severe animal welfare violations. According to the NSPCA, two of the tigers were found in an enclosure contaminated with faeces and decomposing carcasses, while the third tiger and the serval were suffering from untreated injuries. Douglas Wolhuter, chief inspector and manager of the NSPCA’s Wildlife Protection Unit, said the animals…
Four suspects aged between 21 and 25 have been arrested after Gauteng Organised Crime Investigations uncovered a suspected Mandrax laboratory in Meadowlands, Zone 10, Soweto. Police remained at the scene on Friday as investigations continued. Neighbours, who asked not to be identified, told Newsnote that the landlords’ children were allegedly operating the suspected drug laboratory at the property. They claimed the operation had been running for some time. Gauteng police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili confirmed the arrests, saying the suspects…
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has expressed confidence in its campaign mobilisation efforts ahead of the 4 November local government elections, emphasising community engagement and communicating its manifesto commitments as key elements of its electoral strategy. IFP National Chairperson Muziwenkosi Gwala highlighted the importance of mobilising supporters and reminding them of the party’s objectives. He described the manifesto launch in Rustenburg as an important opportunity to engage communities in the North West, particularly at local and district municipal levels. Gwala…