City of Johannesburg officials have conducted a multi-departmental operation on Small Street in the inner city, resulting in the demolition of several illegally built structures. Shop owners were forced to watch as their stores were torn down during the cleanup effort. Multi-Agency Enforcement The operation was led by City Mayor Dada Morero and Sithembiso Zungu, … Read more
The Alexandra Magistrates Court has heard testimony revealing that the victim in a shooting case involving Bellarmine Mugabe and Tobias Matonhodze was paid to remain silent. It was disclosed that Sipho Mahlangu, a security guard who was shot twice in the back at a Hyde Park residence, received R250,000, with an additional R150,000 allegedly promised. … Read more
Evidence presented at the Maglanga Commission today links Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema to allegations of tender manipulation within the Tshwane Municipality. Allegations Detail 2024 Security Tender The allegations concern a 2024 tender issued by the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) for private security firms to protect the city’s critical infrastructure. Gauteng Police … Read more
From Cape Town to Cambodia: The Expanding Web of International Scam Networks A South African businessman, Benjamin Mauerberger – also known as Ben Berger or Ben Smith – is at the center of an unfolding international scandal involving a staggering $1.5 billion. Accusations point to his role as a key figure in a complex money … Read more
A building collapse in Ormonde, south of Johannesburg, has left at least 15 construction workers believed to be trapped. The second-floor deck of the structure gave way earlier on Monday, impacting those working on the first floor and ground level. Search and Rescue Underway Emergency services officials are currently engaged in search and rescue operations, … Read more
The Gauteng government is set to take full ownership of the Gautrain high-speed rail system at the end of March, according to Finance MEC Lebogang Maile. The 80-kilometre rail system will officially become a fully paid asset of the provincial government after sixteen years of operation. A Landmark Public-Private Partnership The Gautrain was originally developed … Read more
The Department of Home Affairs has begun recognizing Khoisan traditional names on official documents, a move hailed as a significant step toward inclusivity. Minister Leon Schreiber recently handed over the first smart identity document reflecting a Khoisan traditional name to !Khūboab Oedasoua Lawrence, a first-year student at Stellenbosch University. A Long-Standing Issue Resolved The need … Read more
More than 100 undocumented foreign nationals were arrested Friday during inspections of construction sites in Ekurhuleni, as the Department of Employment and Labour cracks down on non-compliant employers. Inspections Reveal Widespread Non-Compliance Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya led the inspections, which revealed multiple violations of labour laws and basic conditions of employment acts at two construction … Read more
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s comments regarding water shortages in Johannesburg have sparked outrage and threats of electoral consequences for the African National Congress (ANC). The controversy stems from remarks Lesufi made during a press briefing on Wednesday addressing ongoing water challenges. Premier’s Comments Draw Criticism Lesufi attempted to convey empathy by stating he personally experiences … Read more
The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSCHO) CEO, Themba Mathibe, is alleged to have authorized a payment of R1 million to a subcontractor for a wall that was never constructed. Investigation and Allegations The allegations surfaced in a letter penned by the city’s former Human Settlements MMC, Anthea Leitch, in December 2023. Leitch’s letter details that … Read more