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…
As the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry continues in Pretoria, shocking new testimony has shed light on the alleged criminal influence of businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala within the City of Ekurhuleni and its police department. Appearing before the commission on Thursday, suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) chief, Jabulani Mapiyeye, described a culture of lawlessness and political interference that he said crippled his leadership and enabled Matlala’s growing influence. According to Mapiyeye, senior officials in the municipality “usurped” his powers, interfered…
The City of Johannesburg has expressed alarm over the reluctance of informal traders to verify their trading permits, as part of an ongoing drive triggered by a recent court ruling on illegal trading in the inner city. Acting Mayor Eunice Mgcina addressed journalists on Thursday, revealing that despite repeated calls for traders to come forward with their documents, participation has fallen far short of expectations. “Several traders listed by the court for verification have not yet presented themselves to city…
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) head Isaac Mapiyeye has renewed demands for South African metro police services to be granted independent investigative authority, citing systemic failures in the current handover system to the South African Police Service (SAPS). Testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Thursday, Mapiyeye highlighted how metro officers rarely appear in court because SAPS controls all investigations and dockets. “You arrest a drunken driver, hand over blood samples at the police station – at times…