The Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Thami Ntuli, has formally thrown his hat, for the renewal of the contract of the SAPS provincial commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, for a second term. Mkhwanazi’s four year term of office is due to conclude on 30 March 2026. The premier says the endorsement come following a meeting with National Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola. “During the engagement, Premier Ntuli expressed firm confidence in the leadership, professionalism, and ethical standards demonstrated by Lieutenant-General Mkhwanazi throughout his tenure…

Communities across South Africa’s North West province are calling on government to intervene and force mining companies to comply with their legally binding Social Labour Plans (SLPs), which are meant to ensure that host communities benefit from mining operations. Residents say their frustration has grown due to what they describe as ongoing exploitation by mining companies, including failures to rehabilitate land after minerals are exhausted, prioritise local residents in hiring, support local entrepreneurs, and contribute to the development and maintenance…

Residents found occupying a hijacked property in the upmarket suburb of Bryanston say they were unaware that they were living there illegally. The occupants were removed during a raid led by City of Johannesburg Manager Floyd Brink, accompanied by several city entities, including the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), City Power, Joburg Water, Group Forensic and Investigation Services (GFIS) and Social Development. The operation resulted in the disconnection of illegal water and electricity connections, the arrest of an alleged mastermind…