With less than a week remaining before South Africans head to the polls, the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has urged registered voters to prioritise integrity, competence and accountability when choosing their local government representatives. Millions of eligible voters are preparing to cast their ballots on Wednesday, ushering in the seventh administration of local government. The elections are expected to play a significant role in determining the leadership and development priorities of municipalities across the country. Speaking on YOU…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the term of the Madlanga Commission to 25 January 2027 to allow it to interview all persons of interest. The Presidency announced the decision in a statement on Saturday morning, indicating that the extension is a “final” one. Ramaphosa previously granted the commission an extension to 16 November after it raised concerns about time constraints amid increasingly evasive “witnesses”. The latest decision was prompted by similar frustrations. In addition to implicated individuals such as Feroz…
Police are appealing to the public not to circulate or share photographs of people allegedly linked to the murders of women in Ekurhuleni. According to police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, SAPS has not released any identikit, wanted poster or photograph of a suspect or suspects in connection with these cases. The appeal comes after photographs of individuals allegedly linked to the murders went viral on social media. “Members of the public are cautioned against sharing unverified information, as this could…
Police acted swiftly to round up suspects linked to the killing of two officers at Ziphunzana Location in Libode near Mthatha in the Eastern Cape on Friday. Just hours after the Acting National Police Commissioner General Puleng Dimpane directed that maximum resources be allocated to track and arrest those responsible for murdering the two officers who were shot and killed while responding to an armed robbery at a spaza shop at Ziphunzana Location in Libode near Mthatha, officers rounded up…