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…
Controversial businessman and former African National Congress (ANC) North West regional treasurer Suliman Carrim was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday night after failing to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The 49-year-old was detained shortly before he was due to board an international flight, police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed. She said Carrim was arrested for failing to appear before the commission. Carrim was expected to appear before the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on Friday, although authorities…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has lifted the precautionary suspension of National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, paving the way for him to resume his duties on Monday. The Presidency announced the decision on Friday, following the withdrawal of criminal charges against Masemola in September. Masemola was placed on precautionary suspension in April 2026 after appearing in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court to face charges relating to the alleged contravention of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). According to the Presidency, the National…
The Madlanga Commission has rejected claims by controversial fixer Serge Cabonge that one of its members promised to shield him from appearing before the inquiry. The commission said none of its officials had contacted Cabonge, contradicting claims he allegedly made in a telephone recording played at the Randburg Magistrate’s Court this week during the bail hearing of former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya. “The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System,…