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…
Firefighters from the Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) have successfully extinguished a blaze that broke out at the Ferndale Office Park in Randburg. EMS spokesperson Xolile Khumalo said emergency crews responded to reports of a fire at around 5:30pm at the office park, located on the corner of West Avenue and Oxford Roads. “The fire caused the roof of the building to collapse, resulting in significant structural damage. The fire has since been contained, and no further spread is expected,”…
Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has defended the municipality’s delay in suspending Metro Police Deputy Chief Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi, following explosive allegations revealed by the Madlanga Commission. The Commission heard that Mkhwanazi allegedly called his own SWAT team to clean up a murder scene in Brakpan and approved the installation of blue lights on private vehicles belonging to businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala. Speaking during the unveiling of new vehicles for the city’s Festive Season Safety Campaign on Wednesday in Kempton Park,…
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has taken yet another dramatic turn, with shocking new revelations emerging both inside the courtroom and in Parliament. The case, now in its third year, continues to grip the nation as it delves into the 2014 killing of the beloved Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain at the home of singer Kelly Khumalo in Vosloorus. On Wednesday, proceedings in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria saw the State wrap up its cross-examination of Muzi Sibiya, one of the five men accused of carrying out the…