ActionSA President Herman Mashaba has issued a strongly worded statement declaring that his party will not be dictated to by other political parties, commentators or supporters of rival organisations. In a statement issued on Saturday, Mashaba said political disagreements must be distinguished from outright disrespect. He added that he had reached a point where he would no longer remain silent while people attempted to “bully, undermine and dictate” to him and the organisation he leads. His remarks come amid growing…
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued its second-highest weather alert – Orange Level 9 – warning of disruptive heavy rainfall set to trigger widespread flooding across Gauteng and the Highveld regions of Mpumalanga from tonight through Sunday. Forecaster Letlhogonolo Thobela confirmed the severe outlook, stating: “We are issuing a weather warning update for disruptive rain that’s expected to result in flooding conditions, fast-flowing streams, and significant danger to life and property over Gauteng and the highveld of Mpumalanga.”…
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has hailed a landmark Pretoria High Court ruling declaring the Madibeng Local Municipality’s failure to provide basic water services to Klipgat C residents unconstitutional and in breach of the Water Services Act. The commission said the judgment marks a major victory following years of complaints, monitoring, and litigation aimed at securing residents’ constitutional right to sufficient, safe, and reliable water. In its order, the court directed the Brits-based municipality — or the North…
Chilling testimony details torture, killings and abduction linked to suspended EMPD deputy chief New allegations of brutality and criminality within the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) have emerged at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, where two witnesses have linked suspended deputy chief Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi to extrajudicial killings, torture, and intimidation. On Friday, a witness identified only as Witness D gave harrowing testimony describing how EMPD officers — including women — allegedly tortured a robbery suspect to death before calling…