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…
Men’s general attitudes towards women have come under the spotlight in South Africa, where the nation is reeling from shock following the recent discovery of the bodies of nine women in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, in Gauteng province. On Friday, several marches were held to the local police station, where protesters demanded swift action from law enforcement agencies, as well as measures to protect women, children and other vulnerable groups. “If you look at these crimes and the way they have…
The City of Ekurhuleni has terminated the employment of suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief Julius Doctor Mkhwanazi, citing the cumulative impact of several criminal matters, his continued incarceration and delays in internal disciplinary proceedings. Mkhwanazi’s dismissal comes days after he was granted R10,000 bail in a separate blue-lights corruption case but remained in custody after being denied bail in the murder case involving businessman Emmanuel Mbense. The City said on Friday that City Manager Kagiso Lerutla made…
A gender-based violence (GBV) protest is under way in Johannesburg, with Men For Her chairperson Oscar Kanyane expressing disappointment over the low turnout of men at the march. The group is marching from Joburg Park to the Constitutional Court in Braamfontein to protest against gender-based violence and the killing of women in Gauteng. Kanyane said men have a responsibility to stand up for women and speak out against GBV. “We are here in response to what we’ve seen transpiring in…