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Sangoma appears in court, linked to murder of two-year-old
A sangoma and the mother of a missing toddler have appeared in the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate's Court facing charges of human trafficking and conspiracy to commit a crime.
Emfuleni Speaker slated for spending R600 000 on soccer amid service delivery crisis
The Democratic Alliance has condemned Emfuleni Municipality for spending over R600,000 on soccer tournaments while essential services deteriorate. Despite the municipality claiming some costs were covered by donations, the DA questions why funds weren't directed toward improving crumbling infrastructure and addressing the ongoing sewage crisis.
One dead, five injured in Sebokeng tavern shooting
A dispute at TK's Tavern in Sebokeng turned deadly when an armed suspect opened fire, killing one person and injuring five others. Local residents are now demanding the closure of the notorious 24-hour establishment.
ANC, DA clash for Sedibeng mayoral position after council meeting disruption
The ANC and DA are set to contest the Sedibeng mayoral position after a council meeting was disrupted by teargas, leading to a chaotic scene.
Sebokeng police investigate fatal vehicle incident involving infant
Police are investigating an incident in Sebokeng where a baby was run over by a vehicle.
Recent rainfall boosts KwaZulu-Natal dam levels amid flood warnings
Recent heavy rainfall has significantly increased dam levels across KwaZulu-Natal, prompting the Department of Water and Sanitation to urge residents to exercise caution during potential flooding.
South Africa’s dams surge as heavy rainfall elevates water levels
Recent torrential rains in South Africa have led to a significant rise in dam levels, with the Vaal Dam showing a remarkable increase from 24. 3% to 50. 53%, prompting the Department of Water and Sanitation to urge caution among residents.
Emfuleni Municipality's overtime spending sparks outrage
The bankrupt Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM) in the Vaal, Gauteng, has come under fire for spending a staggering R561,135,794. 49 on overtime over the last five financial years.
Gauteng to launch new municipal performance management system
Gauteng province is set to unveil a new performance management system aimed at enhancing municipal service delivery and accountability.
SIU to finally probe VUT maladministration
Millions of rands spent to renovate residences and security contracts under scrutiny more than four years after recommendations to go after top executives, former student leaders
The fight for local economic rights: Thabo Maphike’s death highlights growing violence against entrepreneurs
Thabo Maphike, a prominent spaza shop owner and advocate for local entrepreneurs, was shot and killed in Bophelong Township, raising alarm over the safety of business owners in the area.
Outrage over R3. 7m solar street light installation scandal
Emfuleni residents demand accountability as documents reveal solar-powered street lights were installed at seven times the cost compared to neighbouring Midvaal Municipality. Community leaders face threats while calling for official investigation into the R3. 7 million project.
Heat waves and water restrictions: recipe for disaster
South Africa continues to rank among countries that are vulnerable to hazardous weather events including, among others, droughts, tropical cyclones, storms, and heat waves
Chaos erupts in Sharpville, Bronkhorstspruit as residents take to the streets over foreign-owned spaza shops
Residents of Sharpville and Bronkhorstspruit are in uproar following a tragic shooting and alarming food safety incidents linked to foreign-owned spaza shops, raising serious concerns about community safety and economic stability.
VAPSA shines a light on dedicated ECD teachers
VAPSA acknowledges that many day-care centres face difficulties in securing funding. This challenge often arises from lack of awareness about the funding application process. To address this, VAPSA is committed to ensuring that all centres receive the necessary funding.
016FM’s Nthati Moshesh bids farewell to the show
Triple SAFTA winner, Nthati Moshesh bids farewell as she exits 016FM.
Showmax series, 016FM, sparks reactions from viewers in Vaal
The show’s portrayal of local culture, dialects, and issues has resonated deeply with some viewers, who feel a sense of pride in seeing their community represented on screen.
Winning Back to the City changed everything! Big Zulu opens up about his journey from taxi driver to chart-topping musician
From a young age, Big Zulu revealed that he has always been exposed to various types of music that reflected different emotions and situations.
Joseph Sedibo says he has always wanted to work with the late Mpho Sebeng
In the series, Sedibo plays the role of DJ Tsietsi, who makes an effort to save his much-loved community radio station in Vaal from closing.
Freedom Day: true freedom can only be achieved by providing well-paying jobs and securing communities
ActionSA believes that South Africans have an opportunity to turn around the decay in our country and restore the country to a path of prosperity by removing the ruling party at the ballot box on the 29th of May
Teacher collapses and dies at Gauteng school
A teacher from Bophelong Secondary School in Vanderbijlpark tragically collapsed and passed away on school grounds.
Emfuleni residents urged to boil water due to sewer contamination
Media reports say technicians believe a collapsed sewer pipeline is the cause of the contamination with the municipality indicating that it will shut water supply to all the affected areas to allow for further investigations.
Midvaal’s new podcast studio set to develop skills, employment and entrepreneurship
According to the municipality’s executive mayor, Peter Teixeira, the podcast studio strives to empower community members, especially young people, in skills development and possible job opportunities, including entrepreneurship.
They only fix potholes when the president visits, says Sharpeville resident
These attention-grabbing acts of electioneering took place right in the middle of a potholed and unfinished Seeiso Street.
Commemorate Sharpeville massacre by voting for change, says ActionSA
ActionSA pledges to continue fighting for a wealthy, democratic, and fair South Africa in memory of the Sharpeville massacre victims