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New parking facility to combat crime at Jubilee Hospital in Hammanskraal
Motorists at Jubilee Hospital in Hammanskraal will soon benefit from a new secure parking facility, thanks to a land donation from the City of Tshwane, aimed at reducing crime and enhancing patient safety.
Urgent crackdown: Tshwane mayor targets illegal spaza shops for health violations
Tshwane's inspections uncover serious health violations in spaza shops, prompting immediate action to seize contaminated food and illicit goods.
Tshwane Metro Police, SAPS intensify operations against drunk driving and crime
The Tshwane Metro Police Department's Easter operations led to the arrest of numerous suspects for drunk driving and other serious offences, as they continue their fight against crime in the region.
How Tshwane plans to boost security by insourcing guards in the next financial years
The City of Tshwane is set to insource over 200 security guards in the 2025/2026 financial year, with plans to expand to 1 500 guards in the following year. This initiative, announced during a Workers' Day gathering, aims to enhance security and provide better training for guards.
Durban businesses crippled by crime surge as homelessness spirals out of control
The business owners, operating in the area stretching from Dr Yusuf Dadoo Street (formerly Grey Street) to the Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse, allege that many of the homeless people were relocated from Albert Park during a recent clean-up campaign led by the city, Metro Police, and the South African Police Service (SAPS).
SAPS Operation Shanela results in 290 arrests during long weekend in Tshwane
SAPS's Operation Shanela in Tshwane led to the arrest of 290 suspects over the long weekend, targeting serious crimes including gender-based violence and drug possession.
Warwick Avenue clean-up operation
A clean-up operation was conducted in Durban's notorious Warwick Avenue and it yielded much success.
Durban Metro Police Training College to be upgraded, ActionSA condemns proposed trainee salary cuts
While ActionSA has welcomed the announcement of an upgrade to the Durban Metro Police Training College, it strongly condemned the proposed salary cuts for Metro police trainees
Wanatu defends Afrikaans language requirement for e-hailing drivers
Wanatu's CEO defends the company's Afrikaans language requirement for drivers, asserting it is a skill rather than a barrier to employment amidst allegations of discrimination.
Wanatu defends Afrikaans language requirement for e-hailing drivers
Wanatu's CEO defends the company's Afrikaans language requirement for drivers, asserting it is a skill rather than a barrier to employment amidst allegations of discrimination.
RFA: EMPD strike threatens vital supply chains in Ekurhuleni
Major supply chains face disruption as the Road Freight Association raises alarm over EMPD officers' illegal strike, with businesses and emergency services severely impacted across Ekurhuleni. Stakeholders call for urgent intervention as deadline looms.
eThekwini mayor joins desperate search for flood victim as family seeks closure
In a heartfelt display of community leadership, eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba has personally joined the ongoing search efforts for 60-year-old Zondeni Gcabashe, who disappeared during February's devastating floods. As her family desperately seeks closure, rescue teams continue their relentless search in Lamontville.
Fire-walking Tongaat temple faces demolition after two decades
"Metro police threatened to close the temple"