The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has confirmed that its fuel-card crisis has been fully resolved, with all cards now unblocked and functioning normally. According to the JMPD, the issue affected all departmental vehicles after fuel cards were suspended because of outstanding payments to filling stations. “The temporary blockage was not an internal JMPD issue, but rather an administrative matter at City level during a transitional arrangement between the City of Johannesburg and the service provider. “The JMPD emphasises that…
Former Safety and Security Minister Charles Nqakula has told the Commission of Inquiry into Stopped TRC Investigations and/or Prosecutions that cases referred to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) were never discussed at security cluster meetings when he took office in 2002. Nqakula, who served under former President Thabo Mbeki, testified before the inquiry chaired by retired Justice Sisi Khampepe. He was led in his testimony by Advocate Ngwako Maenetje SC. He said the government’s priority at the time was…
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has removed Sibonelo Nomvalo as its secretary-general and appointed Lindiwe Mtshali as acting secretary-general, marking another change in the party’s leadership since its formation in December 2023. In a statement issued by the Office of Party President Jacob Zuma, the party said Nomvalo had been relieved of his duties following concerns about the councillor selection process and several internal administrative and organisational matters. These include alleged internal factionalism, issues relating to dual remuneration, delays in…
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) is taking its campaign to the heart of KwaZulu-Natal, with party president Velenkosini Hlabisa set to lead a series of rallies ahead of the November 4 local government elections. The campaign drive follows the party’s engagements in Johannesburg, where Hlabisa visited Kliptown in Soweto earlier this week and spoke to the media about poor living conditions and immigration. During the Kliptown visit, Hlabisa criticised the conditions facing residents, saying the area should be developed to…