In a decisive move to steer South Africa’s strained public finances toward a more sustainable path, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana presented a Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) that signals a significant shift in fiscal strategy. The centrepiece of his address to Parliament on Wednesday was the aggressive phasing out and scaling down of what the…
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has launched a scathing attack on the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), labelling the latest adjournment in the incitement trial of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla a deliberate “delaying tactic” designed to prolong a politically motivated case. The fiery accusation came after proceedings in the Durban High Court were unexpectedly halted on Wednesday, the…
In a decisive move to tackle persistent service delivery challenges, the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality has deployed a fleet of 22 new specialized vehicles across its core departments, marking a significant investment in its operational backbone. The rollout, which commenced in early November, is designed to enhance response times, improve maintenance efficiency, and restore public confidence…
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed its official payment schedule for December 2025, offering a measure of predictability and temporary relief for over 18 million grant beneficiaries. In a move welcomed by recipients, the agency has adjusted its payout dates earlier in the month to accommodate the festive season, aiming to ease…
In a courtroom drama poised to captivate the nation, two brothers linked to one of South Africa’s most shocking murders were officially charged on Tuesday for the killings of superstar rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and celebrated businessman Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane. The development marks a pivotal moment in a case that has gripped the public for…
In a dramatic move that exposes deep-seated vulnerabilities within metropolitan law enforcement, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) has suspended Deputy Chief Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi following explosive allegations of collusion with Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, a figure currently under the spotlight of a national commission of inquiry. The suspension, confirmed by the City of Ekurhuleni on…
In a pre-dawn raid that exemplifies the power of collaborative crime-fighting, a multi-disciplinary team comprising the South African Police Service (SAPS) and several private security firms has dismantled a sophisticated copper cable theft syndicate, arresting nine suspects and dealing a significant blow to criminal networks preying on the country’s critical economic infrastructure. The operation, which…
For the first time in eight years, residents of Olievenhoutbosch and surrounding areas in Centurion have a tangible reason to believe that the constant threat of blackouts may soon be a memory, as the City of Tshwane has officially commenced the comprehensive refurbishment of the long-dormant and vandalised Noordwes Secondary Substation. The substation, which was…
A grieving Mamelodi family is searching for answers after two young cousins were shot and killed in what police believe was a targeted attack in Mamelodi East over the weekend. The victims, identified as Tshiamo Moramaga, 22, and Baleseng Moramaga, 21, were gunned down in Extension 17 on Sunday night. A third victim survived the…
A Centurion security officer is being hailed as a hero after surviving a dramatic shootout with armed robbers on the R55, saved by his bulletproof vest. Monitor Net officer JP Le Roux narrowly escaped death when a bullet struck him in the chest during a high-speed confrontation with robbers fleeing a crime scene in Sunderland…
