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New Tshwane Aids Council targets 95% HIV treatment success by 2028

Tshwane, home to 11. 6% of Gauteng's HIV cases, has launched a dedicated Aids Council to enhance awareness and support for affected residents. Mayor Nasiphi Moya announced ambitious 95-95-95 targets for HIV awareness, treatment, and viral suppression by 2028.

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Rapula Moatshe|Published

Ekurhuleni Metro considers civil claims against lawyers who 'bungled' contempt case

Ekurhuleni Metro is considering civil claims against former attorneys who allegedly mishandled a labour dispute, resulting in City Manager Dr. Imogen Mashazi being found guilty of contempt of court. The municipality claims the R40 million dispute has been settled on significantly lower terms and insists Mashazi had no knowledge of the arbitration award. The Labour Appeal Court recently dismissed their appeal with costs

The Star News
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Ekurhuleni Metro considers civil claims against lawyers who 'bungled' contempt case

Ekurhuleni Metro is considering civil claims against former attorneys who allegedly mishandled a labour dispute, resulting in City Manager Dr. Imogen Mashazi being found guilty of contempt of court. The municipality claims the R40 million dispute has been settled on significantly lower terms and insists Mashazi had no knowledge of the arbitration award. The Labour Appeal Court recently dismissed their appeal with costs

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Ekurhuleni's Dr Mashazi fails to overturn 12-month suspended sentence for ignoring court orders

Ekurhuleni Metro city manager Dr Imogen Mashazi has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, after being found guilty of contempt of court for repeatedly ignoring an arbitration award favouring SA Municipal Workers' Union members. Despite multiple court orders, Mashazi failed to implement salary adjustments dating back to 2017, with the Labour Appeal Court dismissing her defence as "tenuous".

The Star News
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Ekurhuleni's Dr Mashazi fails to overturn 12-month suspended sentence for ignoring court orders

Ekurhuleni Metro city manager Dr Imogen Mashazi has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, after being found guilty of contempt of court for repeatedly ignoring an arbitration award favouring SA Municipal Workers' Union members. Despite multiple court orders, Mashazi failed to implement salary adjustments dating back to 2017, with the Labour Appeal Court dismissing her defence as "tenuous".

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Ekurhuleni Metro Police strike | Mbalula condemns highway blockade amid salary dispute

EMPD officers' illegal protest over salary cuts sparks major traffic chaos at OR Tambo, drawing fierce criticism from ANC's Mbalula as officers face potential disciplinary action for using state vehicles to block highways. Social media erupts as public points fingers at ANC leadership.

News South Africa
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Metro police officers protest against alleged bribery and unfair promotions

Metro police officers in Tshwane protest against alleged bribery and unfair promotion practices, voicing concerns over a lack of transparency in the selection process.

The Star News
Rapula Moatshe|Published

Allegations of bribery and racism rock Tshwane Metro Police Department

Almost 500 Tshwane metro police officers are set to picket against alleged discrimination in the recruitment process for warrant officer positions, raising concerns over racial bias and bribery.

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Rapula Moatshe|Published