The case against Limpopo musician Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke, popularly known as Shebeshxt, has been postponed to 27 March 2026 by the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court. Chauke is facing serious criminal charges, including multiple counts of attempted murder following a shooting incident that allegedly took place in October 2025 in Polokwane, where a man was reportedly shot…
South Africa’s official unemployment rate declined to 31.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) results released by Statistics South Africa. The rate decreased by 0.5 of a percentage point from 31.9% in the third quarter of 2025. This comes after the number of employed people increased…
The City of Tshwane has reported encouraging signs of recovery in its latest water supply update, confirming that the metro’s overall system remains healthy and largely stable despite isolated pressure challenges in certain areas. According to the update issued on 16 February 2026, sustained improvement has been observed across most reservoirs and supply zones, with…
Earlier today, residents of Soshanguve in Block L, protested against ongoing water shortages, expressing anger after police allegedly fired rubber bullets to disperse the crowd. Community members took to the streets demanding a consistent water supply, saying they had been without running water for extended periods and are struggling to cope. The protest reportedly escalated…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa’s support for diplomatic and peaceful efforts to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, stressing that lasting peace can only be achieved through negotiation. The commitment was reiterated during a telephone conversation between President Ramaphosa and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, 10 February 2026. During the call, President Putin…
Residents of Mabopane and Soshanguve are facing growing water supply challenges as the City of Tshwane confirms ongoing shortages caused by low bulk water pressure and soaring consumption levels. In a statement issued on Monday, 9 February 2026, the City said the water supply system serving both areas is under severe strain. Rand Water has…
Residents in parts of eastern Pretoria are being urged to prepare for possible water supply interruptions as the City of Tshwane announces planned maintenance on the Hatherley Water Meter. According to the City’s Water and Sanitation Business Unit, Rand Water will carry out essential maintenance work from Sunday evening, 8 February, until Monday morning, 9…
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) says its intensified grant review process is saving the government about R44 million every month, adding up to roughly R500 million a year, by rooting out ineligible claims and strengthening oversight. Speaking on the progress of the programme, SASSA CEO Themba Matlou said the review is designed to…
Residents across Tshwane are beginning to see early signs of relief as parts of the city’s water supply system show gradual recovery following recent disruptions. The City of Tshwane confirmed on Tuesday that inflows into several reservoirs have resumed, marking a positive step toward stabilisation — although many areas remain in a critical state. According…
The City of Tshwane is facing a worsening water supply crisis after overnight assessments revealed a continued decline in system pressure, with no improvement recorded from Rand Water supplies. In an update issued on Monday, 2 February 2026, the municipality confirmed that the water supply network has further deteriorated, leaving several reservoirs critically low or…
