October 11, 2019

Police fingered in Mozambique poll observer’s murder

MAPUTO, TWO Mozambican senior police officers have been suspended after law enforcers’ implication in the murder of an election observer this week.Police chief, Bernardino Rafael, ordered the suspensions after it emerged some officers were allegedly b…

Post office robbery foiled and seven suspect nabbed

BUTTERWORTH – In a determined effort to eradicate Post Office robberies in the province, an integrated force of Police units led by Crime Intelligence arrested seven suspects today, 11 October 2019 at about 03:00 in the early morning, at the Post Offic…

Five business robbers captured

DURBAN Yesterday, five suspects entered a business premises on Jammu Road in Merebank and held up staff at gunpoint. They stole an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes before fleeing the scene in their getaway vehicle.Police were alerted and imme…

Premier Makhura announces changes to his Executive Council

The Gauteng Provincial Government has welcomed the announcement of Morakane Mosupyoe as the new MEC for Economic Development, Agriculture and Environment.The announcement was made by Premier David Makhura on Friday, 11 October 2019 at Emoyeni, Johannes…

Lesufi appeals to community to protect new Tsakane Mega School

MEC for Education, Panyaza Lesufi has urged the community of Tsakane, Ekurhuleni to take care of local schools when utilising them. Speaking at the official opening of the Tsakane Mega school, MEC Lesufi said the community should ensure after their tas…

No designated fireworks sites in 2019

Statement by Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.The City of Cape Town has decided to forego designated sites for fireworks this year. The discharging of fireworks is not allowed in terms of the Community Fire Safety B…

City properties on auction

The City will be disposing of 33 City-owned properties at an auction on Wednesday, 16 October 2019. The properties include vacant erven, one improved by a dwelling, one improved by a business hub, of various extents in various areas including residenti…

South Africa president calls for tolerance towards migrants

CAPE TOWN, President Cyril Ramaphosa urged South Africans to be tolerant of migrants following recent xenophobic violence, as hundreds of refugees camped outside UN offices demanding to be removed from the country, fearing for their safety.We are insis…

Judge Rules Zuma Corruption Trial Can Go Ahead

JOHANNESBURG – A court in South Africa on Friday ruled the corruption trial against former President Jacob Zuma will go ahead, despite his efforts to have the case dismissed. Zuma also faces charges of money laundering and fraud related to a government…

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