Two of the four men accused of killing two anti-gang police officers and two women in Reiger Park on the East Rand have been denied bail, while the other two have been released on R5,000 bail each. Boksburg Magistrates’ Court heard that all four accused face charges including four counts of murder, attempted murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, and the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. The bail proceedings also heard allegations of police misconduct, with fourth accused McFoolen Ford…

City Power has stepped up its crackdown on hijacked buildings in Johannesburg, targeting 11 properties in the inner city that collectively owe the utility about R15 million. The utility has identified about 100 hijacked buildings across Johannesburg for possible enforcement operations as it intensifies efforts to recover billions of rand lost through electricity theft. The operation, conducted on Monday, was supported by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) and ended without incident, according to City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena. Mangena…

The City of Tshwane has vowed to spare no effort in building capacity within its emergency services unit, including the fire department. Mayor Nasiphi Moya today honoured emergency personnel who displayed heroism during recent disasters. Before being ousted, the city’s DA-led coalition government had been pushing for the privatisation of the fire department. Moya, however, remains adamant that none of the city’s essential services will be outsourced. Moya also criticised her predecessor, suggesting he had an ulterior motive when he…