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The Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts and Culture has expressed its deep sadness over the passing of Kwaito Music star Sandile Ngwenya, known as Mapaputsi . According to Spokesperson Nomazwe Ntlokwana, Mapaputsis unique talent and style significantly impacted the kwaito genre, broadening its ap

Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile has applauded the City of Tshwane for improving its municipal performance. This comes after three consecutive years of poor performance. Maile was responding to the Audit outcomes of the Gauteng municipalities released by the A

Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile says performance targets were not achieved in some municipalities, which affected the adequacy of basic services being delivered to communities. Maile was briefing the media on the State of Audit outcomes of Gautengs 11 municip

Ballistic expert Colonel Chris Mangena is expected back on the witness stand in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria this morning. Yesterday, the defence again alleged that Mangena removed an exhibit from the crime scene. Mangena linked the

The Pretoria Commercial Crimes Court has postponed the case against the suspended Pretoria Chief Magistrate, Desmond Nair to 26 September this year. This is for his attorney to study the reply from the office of National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) to which he made representa

The Midvaal Local Municipality in Gauteng says it has written to Eskom and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) to object to the power utilitys proposed 40% plus electricity tariff increase . Eskom has reportedly submitted a proposal to Nersa for tariff increases of 43.

Members of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature have honoured and celebrated Dr. Naledi Pandor and Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma f or their vital role in shaping South Africas democracy as well as their contributions to diplomatic affairs. They were honoured at a special sitting at the Selbo

Ballistic expert Lieutenant-Colonel Chris Mangena has reiterated the marks on the test bullets he fired align with those found from the bullet at the Senzo Meyiwa crime scene. Colonel Mangena has been under cross-examination at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria where five men are

The Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says 73% of crimes committed in the country including extortion happen in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. He has revealed that police shot and killed four and wounded other suspected extortionists in Milnerton in Cape Town rece

The Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) in collaboration with the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained a preservation order for items with a total value of around R6.5 million in a matter related to the National Lotteries Commission (NLC). The order was obtained from the High Court in

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has told the National Assembly how acts of extortion around the country have angered communities. Mchunu was delivering his statement outlining the actions taken by the police to deal with the threat posed by those committing acts of extortion in the country. <p

The Gauteng Department of Health says it is collaborating with schools and the Department of Education to combat the scourge of food poisoning incidents amongst children. This follows the deaths of five children last week due to food poisoning. On Sunday, the department said it

The Gauteng Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Department has expressed sadness on the passing of Praise poet Bishop Jessica Mbangeni and Radio presenter Thabiso Sikwane. They both passed away on Saturday. Mbangeni is renowned for her powerful performances at prestigious cerem

Gauteng MEC for Finance Economic Development, Lebogang Maile has outlined the province's Tourism Month programme. The MEC says in the past financial year, Gauteng faced a decline in domestic tourism spending. This was after the COVID-19 pandemic hit the tourism sector, which led to the

The Chairperson of the South African National Consumer Union (SANCU), Jennifer Tselentis has called on local municipalities to implement regular inspections of food items in shops in different areas. This after the Gauteng Health Department advised parents and caregivers to be highly vi

Acting President, Paul Mashatile will today lead the annual commemoration of 39 South African Police Services officers . Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and the National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola will accompany Mashatile. The families of the police officers and reservist

Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, says the education systems is designed to empower learners with tools and knowledge they need to thrive in the modern world. Chiloane was speaking during a mini festival event of a multi-certification skills program under the theme Extend Your Reality. </p

Gauteng Traffic Police has warned motorists and other road users of expected traffic congestion and diversions in and around the Ellis Park precinct in Johannesburg ahead of the Springboks - All Blacks Test match this afternoon. Multi road closures are already in place. Traffic

Former President Jacob Zuma and the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) political partys challenge of the South African Broadcasting Corporations (SABC) use of the term Government of National Unity or GNU has been struck for want of urgency in the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg. The applicants,

Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu says that the recently released crime statistics paint a worrisome picture experienced by South Africans. Speaking in Cape Town during the release of the quarterly crime statistics, of the f ourth quarter of 2023/2024, Mchunu expressed that the figures reflect a

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says crime is generally on the increase and of concern are murder, rape, hijacking, kidnapping for ransom payment, and extortion. Mchunu and National Police Commissioner Fanie Masemola presented the countrys crime statistics for the quarter covering April to

Zimbabwes Consul-General in South Africa, Eria Phiri, says that the government of Zimbabwe will carry the costs of repatriating the bodies of the people that died in a bus accident in Louis Trichardt, Limpopo on Tuesday evening . Phiri was speaking during a visit to the accident scene,

The Eldorado Park Schools Governing Body Forum, South of Johannesburg, is threatening to shut down all schools in the area, and disrupt ongoing matric preliminary exams, if Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane, does not meet with them by tomorrow. The forum is demanding that Chiloane d

Gauteng Human Settlements MEC Tasneem Motara has promised Bekkersdal residents that the Urban Renewal Project will be completed by July next year. Motara was speaking during an Imbizo at the Bekkersdal informal settlement in Rand West City Local Municipality on Wednesday. Bekkersdal res

The Polokwane Municipality has distanced itself from allegations against its former Mayor and current Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembi Simelane. This comes amid allegations that Simelane has secured a loan of R500 000 from a company that allegedly brokered investme