The vehicle trafficking case against North West businessman Suliman Carrim has been postponed to 16 November to allow for further investigations. Carrim appeared before the Musina Magistrate’s Court on Monday, facing charges of vehicle trafficking, fraud and theft, all of which he has denied. He was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport last month by the Madlanga Commission’s Recommendations Task Team, shortly before he was due to board a flight to Saudi Arabia via Dubai. The State also accused Carrim…
The Department of Water and Sanitation, in partnership with the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), has expressed strong confidence in the newly launched Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum, aimed at combating corruption and strengthening accountability within South Africa’s water sector. The initiative comes at a critical time as the country continues to face persistent water supply challenges, many of which are linked to vandalism and corruption affecting water infrastructure and resources. The Forum is designed to support anti-corruption initiatives, improve coordination among…
The City of Ekurhuleni Council has elected John Sinona of the African Transformation Movement (ATM) as its new Speaker during a council sitting on Thursday. Sinona defeated Nkululeko Dunga of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), securing 94 votes compared to Dunga’s 32 votes. A total of 210 ballots were printed for the vote. Of these, 126 were valid, 63 were unused, and 21 were spoiled. The election comes as the council attempts to stabilise leadership in the metro following recent…
Tensions are mounting between the ANC-led coalition government and the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the City of Tshwane, with water tankering tenders emerging as the latest point of dispute. The opposition party has accused the administration of normalising the use of water tankers. The two parties addressed the media in Pretoria on the sidelines of Thursday’s Council meeting, where they exchanged accusations. DA Caucus Leader Celliers Brink highlighted the rising costs of water tankers under the ANC-led coalition and expressed…