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Zamimpilo settlement residents urge government intervention as illegal mining violence rises

Residents of the Zamimpilo settlement are calling for immediate action as violence linked to illegal mining escalates, threatening their safety and livelihoods.

Cape Argus News
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Zamimpilo Settlement residents demand action as violence from illegal mining escalates

Residents of Zamimpilo Settlement plead for government intervention following the tragic death of Jerome Lottering amid violent clashes with illegal miners.

News South Africa
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Postponed funeral of councillor to go ahead after court ruling

Her in-laws approached a local induna, Pinky Ndunakazi, to intervene after negotiations between the two families reached a stalemate.

Sunday Tribune News
Charles Khuzwayo|Published

Family feud postpones KwaDukuza councillor's funeral

Sebenzile Sibiya, née Mthembu, died on May 16 after falling ill. She was a proportional representative councillor of Lindelani, KwaDukuza, in the North Coast. The postponement was caused by a disagreement between the Mthembu family and the Sibiyas.

Sunday Tribune News
Zimbili Vilakazi|Published

Tshwane's budget focuses on service delivery and affordability

Eugene Modise, Deputy Mayor of Tshwane, presented a pro-poor budget for 2025/2026, focusing on service delivery, affordable tariffs and infrastructure development amidst rising costs.

News
Rapula Moatshe|Published

EFF criticises Mayor Moya for cutting power to Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital

The EFF has slammed Mayor Nasiphi Moya's decision to cut power to Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital over unpaid bills, calling for accountability and highlighting the impact on vulnerable patients.

News
Rapula Moatshe|Published

Macpherson denies corruption over DA candidate selection process

The DA's Dean Macpherson weigh's in on allegations that he manipulated the selection process of office-bearers in KZN.

Daily News
LUNGANI ZUNGU|Published

Residents of Windsor West demand action on persistent sewage issues

Residents of Windsor West in Johannesburg are grappling with a decade-long sewage crisis, demanding immediate action from Joburg Water as their complaints go unanswered.

News
Rapula Moatshe|Published

Frustration mounts in Centurion area as power outage continues following substation fire

Residents in Centurion's Tshwane suburbs express frustration over a five-day power outage caused by the Brakfontein substation explosion as officials work to restore electricity.

The Star News
Rapula Moatshe|Published

Frustration mounts in Centurion area as power outage continues following substation fire

Residents in Centurion's Tshwane suburbs express frustration over a five-day power outage caused by the Brakfontein substation explosion as officials work to restore electricity.

News
Rapula Moatshe|Published

Public Protector orders recovery of ANC councillor's dual government salaries

Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has ordered the Limpopo Department of Health to recover funds from ANC councillor Mothibe Rhodes Msiza, who for years drew dual salaries from both the department and Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality without proper authorization. Officials who failed to address the issue promptly now face disciplinary action.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Tshwane's power outages: Political parties call for action

Political parties in Tshwane have voiced their concerns over severe power outages, criticising Mayor Moya's inaction and highlighting the impact of cable theft.

News
Rapula Moatshe|Published

KZN mourns the loss of Nkandla councillor, Mbhekiseni Biyela

The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Rev Thulasizwe Buthelezi, is deeply shocked and saddened by the passing of the Mayor of Nkandla Local Municipality, Councillor Mbhekiseni Biyela. Councillor Biyela passed away in the early hours of this morning.

News Politics
Se-Anne Rall|Published