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…
The rape case against former deputy national police commissioner Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya has been postponed to Thursday, with the state expected to continue its arguments against his release on bail. The 59-year-old is facing charges including rape, sexual grooming of a minor, human trafficking, and the unlawful storage of firearms and ammunition. During Wednesday’s proceedings at the Randburg Magistrates’ Court, state prosecutor Advocate Velile Makhasana questioned how Sibiya could believe that a 16-year-old girl was attracted to him. “A 16-year-old…
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has raised concerns about South Africa’s high unemployment rate, highlighting its impact on millions of people and the urgent need for measures to protect jobs and promote economic inclusion. The country’s 33.6% unemployment rate was a key focus of Mashatile’s keynote address at the 8th National Congress of the Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA), held in Kempton Park. He noted that unemployment affects approximately 8.5 million South Africans, many of whom face desperate circumstances…
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) may have to reprint ballot papers for wards affected by the African National Congress (ANC)’s court challenge if the Constitutional Court rules in the party’s favour. The apex court reserved judgment this week after hearing oral arguments in the matter. Briefing the media in Centurion, the IEC said it was awaiting the court’s decision and would have no choice but to reprint the affected ballot papers should the ruling go against it. IEC…