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…
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the sentencing of 47-year-old Neil Klein by the Pretoria North Magistrates’ Court for rape and attempted rape. Klein, originally from Cape Town, was sentenced to 20 years of direct imprisonment. The court handed down a 15-year prison sentence for the rape of a 32-year-old man and an additional…
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane has intensified efforts to combat crime following a large-scale multidisciplinary operation that led to the arrest of 355 suspects across Pretoria Central and Pretoria West. The operation, conducted on Thursday, 5 March 2026, formed part of the ongoing Operation Shanela and was led by Tshwane District Commissioner…
The party argues that the billboard wrongly suggests that residents in Tshwane and Gauteng are experiencing a widespread water crisis. ANC regional secretary George Matjila said the DA has been spreading false claims about the city’s finances and service delivery, particularly exaggerating water shortages. Matjila said the ANC-led government is working to resolve water supply…
Trio to Appear in Court After Swift Arrest in Pretoria North Armed Robbery Three suspects are expected to appear before the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 6 March 2026, on charges of armed robbery and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition following their arrest in connection with a bank-related robbery in Pretoria North. According…
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has confirmed that fuel price adjustments will take effect on 4 March 2026. The changes are influenced by both local and international conditions. According to the department, rising shipping costs and geopolitical uncertainty linked to escalating tensions involving the United States are among the main reasons for the…
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, says that in the past 30 years the South African Constitution has fulfilled many of its promises, including unifying the judicial system. Kubayi delivered the keynote speech at the national launch marking the 30-year anniversary of the Constitution being signed into law. The event was held at the…
