Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Deputy Commissioner, Umashi Dhlamini, has been placed on suspension, following serious allegations levelled against him at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. According to the TMPD spokesperson, Colonel Isaac Mahamba, Dhlamini requested to be placed on suspension with immediate effect following the damning allegations. “TMPD Commissioner Yolande Faro has considered Deputy Commissioner Dhlamini’s request and duly approved it. Dhlamini was responsible for Support and Administration. His suspension took effect on Friday, 20 March 2026,” said Mahamba. …

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has called for an urgency in addressing what he called “the hard reality” of the deteriorating performance of the country’s eight metropolitan municipalities. Hlabisa highlighted that the metros play a crucial role in improving the quality of life for communities, by promoting inclusive local economic development and providing vital services, including housing, electricity, water, sanitation, and waste removal. He has however painted a concerning picture of metros under strain from a combination…

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has launched the 2026 Easter Road Safety Campaign, reporting a significant decline in road crashes and fatalities, while raising concern about the high number of pedestrian deaths on South Africa’s roads. Speaking in Vosloorus, on Friday, Creecy said preliminary figures from 1 January to 15 March show the lowest number of road fatalities recorded in six years. Crashes have dropped by 11% compared to the same period last year, while fatalities are down by 10%, with…