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 taxi industry has expressed concern about what it describes as excessive policing by the government. Operators cite, among other issues, the impounding of their vehicles for non-compliance, arguing that the industry has become a soft target for law enforcement authorities. The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) launched a Transport Month campaign in Pretoria, using the opportunity to raise the industry’s concerns with the government. SANTACO Tshwane regional chairperson Sipho Rasepae told officials that the taxi industry had long…
The Department of Home Affairs in the North West is urging residents to collect 29,455 outstanding identity documents across the province ahead of the upcoming local government elections. The department is stepping up efforts to ensure that eligible voters have the necessary identification to participate in the electoral process. Provincial manager of Home Affairs, Eunice Mhlanga, says the department is intensifying public awareness campaigns and community mobilisation efforts to encourage residents to collect their documents, with assistance from local councillors…
The first day of the matric final examinations in the North West has passed without any major disruptions. More than 52,000 candidates are registered to write the examinations across the province, with the first paper being Computer Applications Technology (CAT) Paper 1. Acting Education MEC Kenetswe Mosenogi visited Malatse Motsepe Secondary School in Mmakau Village, within the Madibeng Local Education Office, where she expressed satisfaction with the smooth start to the examinations. Speaking on YOU FM Newshour, the Department’s Head…