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…
Authorities in Gauteng have embarked on an ambitious programme to refurbish seven bridges across the City of Tshwane as part of ongoing efforts by the provincial Department of Roads and Transport to preserve critical road infrastructure, improve road safety, support local economic development and strengthen service delivery across the province. MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela on Tuesday led a groundbreaking ceremony in Atteridgeville alongside Tlangi Magale, the City of Tshwane’s Mayoral Committee Member responsible for Transport. In a statement, the department said…
Two African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) members have been killed and five other people, including a 12-year-old, injured in a shooting in Katlehong North, Ekurhuleni. The shooting occurred in Sophangisa Street at about 6.50pm on Tuesday, as the victims were returning from a memorial service for an ANC member who was shot last week. The memorial service was held at Mogobeng Primary School. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), it is alleged that a man opened fire…
A new development has emerged in the bail proceedings involving former police official Shadrack Sibiya after a recorded phone conversation involving controversial socialite Serge Cabonge was presented in court. The recording was reportedly introduced by the State during Sibiya’s bail hearing at the Randburg Magistrates’ Court. According to allegations presented in court, Cabonge allegedly claimed to have close ties with an official at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The conversation reportedly captures Cabonge claiming that the official had promised to…