The ActionSA in the City of Tshwane has placed MMC Kholofelo Morodi on precautionary suspension following allegations that emerged before the Madlanga Commission. According to ActionSA’s Communication Director, Matthew George, the party acted swiftly after becoming aware of the allegations. “ActionSA has shown, like no other political party, that our commitment to fighting corruption is…
African National Congress (ANC) in Tshwane has dismissed the Democratic Alliance (DA)’s intention to take corruption allegations in the city to the Madlanga Commission, calling the move politically driven and not credible. DA mayoral candidate Cilliers Brink has accused Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise of failing to declare business interests in companies linked to security and…
Five suspects have been arrested after a jewellery store robbery in Brooklyn, Tshwane, on Wednesday morning. The suspects, aged between 32 and 38, allegedly robbed the store before hijacking a vehicle to escape. They were later tracked down and arrested in the Pretoria CBD through a joint operation involving police and private security. During the…
South Africans should brace for mixed weather on Wednesday, with severe thunderstorms, widespread rain, and intense heat expected across the country The central interior, especially the Free State, North West, and parts of the Northern Cape, faces strong storms and heavy downpours, with rain chances around 60%, raising the risk of localized flooding. Southern regions…
A multidisciplinary law enforcement operation conducted in the Pretoria North and Akasia policing areas over the weekend resulted in the arrest of 325 suspects, as authorities intensified efforts to combat crime across the Tshwane district. The operation, known as Operation Shanela, was led by the Tshwane District Commissioner, Samuel Thine, and involved a coordinated effort…
Learners at Modiri Secondary School in Ga-Rankuwa recently participated in a youth empowerment session led by the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), aimed at equipping young people with life skills, leadership qualities and confidence to make positive decisions. The visit formed part of the organisation’s Transformative Masculinity Programme, as well as its life skills training…
The City of Tshwane has placed several officials from its Finance Department on precautionary suspension following allegations that they were involved in a fraudulent refund scheme that siphoned money from municipal accounts. According to a statement issued by the city on 12 March 2026, the suspensions form part of efforts to protect public funds and…
Warning that the lack of a clear operational plan and limited funding could threaten farmers, food security and the province’s livestock sector.DA Shadow MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Bronwynn Engelbrecht, said Gauteng currently has more than 230 active FMD outbreaks, with nearly 300 000 animals considered susceptible to infection across affected farms. She said…
ActionSA has raised concerns about rising levels of violent crime in Gauteng, despite reports of an overall decline in crime in the province. In a press statement released on 5 March 2026, ActionSA Member of the Gauteng Legislature, John Moodey, said the party had taken note of the latest provincial crime statistics presented by the…
A suspected hijacker was shot and killed during an attempted robbery involving a courier vehicle in Block B, Mabopane, north of Pretoria, on Wednesday morning. According to police information from Mabopane SAPS, the incident occurred on 5 March 2026 at approximately 11:40 next to house number 2768 in Block B. Police reported that an officer…
