The residents of Soshanguve, in ward 88, took matters into their own hands in a cemetery cleaning and grass-cutting campaign on Friday, the 27th of February at Block P. This initiative was to maintain the condition of the cemetery, restore the dignity to the final resting place of their loved ones after concerns of overgrown…
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services says rehabilitation remains the core focus of South Africa’s correctional system, as more than 44,000 inmates are currently serving sentences longer than 15 years — including 20,783 who are serving life terms. The committee received a briefing from the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) on offender management, security classification,…
The Gauteng health department has been ordered to pay more than R1.6 million in damages after failing to provide essential medical treatment and assistive devices to a child living with cerebral palsy. In April 2024, the Johannesburg High Court instructed the department to supply the required equipment within three months, following a settlement agreement between…
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has launched an urgent application in the Pretoria North Gauteng High Court to prevent former National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Advocate Shamila Batohi, from accessing her pension benefits. The party’s court bid is based on allegations of misconduct, failure to fulfil her duties, and possible perjury during her time…
Ramaite served as Deputy NDPP for 15 years before being appointed in an acting capacity by President Cyril Ramaphosa in August 2018. His name surfaced during last week’s proceedings in relation to claims that former president Thabo Mbeki allegedly prevented the arrest of suspects linked to the poisoning of anti-apartheid activist Reverend Frank Chikane. Author…
Six people arrested in connection with the murder of an e-hailing driver are expected to appear in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Monday morning. 22 -year -old Isaac Satlat was killed inside his vehicle in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, earlier this month. Dikeledi Mphela, Goitsione Machidi, McClaren Mushwana, Tumishang Mabutla, Ofentse Senwamadi and Thabang Mothwa are alleged…
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi is set to respond to mounting concerns over the province’s water shortages and corruption within government departments when he delivers the 2026 State of the Province Address on Monday evening at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg. Lesufi has been urged to outline clear plans to resolve the worsening water crisis…
Pretoria North police have launched a manhunt for a 36 year old murder suspect who failed to appear in court earlier this month, resulting in a warrant being issued for his arrest. According to Pretoria North SAPS, Nelson Matemang is wanted in connection with a house robbery and murder that took place in Florauna, Pretoria…
One year after the brutal murders of Pretoria based journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli, the Africa Media and Communications Forum has criticised ongoing court delays and called for swift action to prevent further setbacks in the pursuit of justice. In a statement marking the first anniversary of their deaths, Africa Media and…
Madiga, originally from Lebowakgomo, had recently relocated to the Western Cape after securing a new job opportunity. A qualified chartered accountant and data scientist, he had officially started work earlier this month and was staying at an Airbnb in Parklands while searching for permanent accommodation. On Sunday, 15 February, he was found dead in the…
