EFF leader Julius Malema has accused the DA-led City of Cape Town of failing to provide adequate housing, sanitation and basic services to residents living in informal settlements. Malema made the remarks during the party’s Tshela Thupa rally at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Saturday, as the EFF stepped up its campaign ahead of Wednesday’s Local Government Elections. He challenged the DA’s description of Cape Town as the best-run city in the country, arguing that many informal settlements remain without…
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says funds meant to purchase critical medical supplies for Tembisa Hospital were diverted to finance luxury assets and an extravagant lifestyle linked to businessman Hangwani Maumela and his associates. According to the NPA, investigations revealed that companies linked to the so-called “Maumela syndicate” secured approximately R400 million in unlawful tenders and contracts at the Gauteng hospital. However, financial investigations found that only a small portion of the money was spent on delivering goods and services,…
Two child-headed households in Ledig have received newly built homes through a partnership between the North West Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT) and Sun City as part of the Nelson Mandela Day programme. The handover formed part of the annual 67 Minutes initiative, which encourages individuals and organisations to dedicate time to community service. However, MEC for Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism, Bitsa Lenkopane, emphasised that Mandela Day should represent a lifelong commitment to restoring…
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Chief Julius Doctor Mkhwanazi has denied any involvement in the alleged R15 million precious stones robbery, arguing that the State’s case is built largely on contested evidence presented before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. This is contained in Mkhwanazi’s affidavit filed in support of his bail application before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. In the affidavit, Mkhwanazi says he is innocent and maintains that there is no direct evidence linking him to the alleged robbery…