Moepya has encouraged registered voters to visit the voting stations where they are registered and exercise their democratic right. Voters have also been reminded to mark their ballot papers in private and follow instructions provided by election officials to ensure a smooth and orderly voting process. The commission has stressed the importance of maintaining the integrity of the electoral process, warning that campaigning, canvassing, intimidation and attempts to influence voters inside voting stations are strictly prohibited. Warning against election-related offences…
Twelve people have been killed and several others injured following a mass shooting at the Jumpers Informal Settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg, on Tuesday night. According to police, the shooting happened at about 23:10 when members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) responded to reports of gunfire in the area. On arrival, officers found multiple victims with gunshot wounds scattered across the informal settlement. Emergency medical personnel were called to the scene to assist the injured. Police said 11 victims …
The African National Congress (ANC) in Gauteng has announced Councillor Hassan Mako as its Executive Mayoral Candidate for the Emfuleni Local Municipality ahead of upcoming local government elections. The announcement was made by the ANC Gauteng Provincial Task Team (PTT), which said the decision followed an internal selection process led by the party’s national office bearers. According to the party, the process included rigorous interviews after three nominations were received from the ANC Sedibeng Regional Executive Committee. Mako is described…
Gauteng’s latest crime statistics for the fourth quarter of the 2025/2026 reporting year reveal a mixed picture of progress and concern in public safety across the province. While several serious crime categories have declined, including murder, aggravated robbery and sexual offences, authorities have flagged a worrying rise in kidnappings during the same period. Provincial Police Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni presented the figures covering January to March 2026 to the Gauteng Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety. The briefing was held at…