Two males aged 23 and 30 from Hanover Park found themselves behind bars after they were arrested for the illegal possession of a firearm. On Monday morning (2022-09-26) at about 07:15, members of Philippi SAPS Crime Prevention Unit were busy with their routine combating and prevention of crime. Whilst patrolling down Athwood Road in Hanover […]
Internal Affairs
Concern over Nelson Mandela Bay Metro mayoral changes
The MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) in the Eastern Cape, Zolile Williams, has noted “the worrisome” political changes in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM) Council, saying these continue to destabilise the institution. In a statement on Thursday, the MEC said it was in his interest to see stability restored in the […]
BRICS Ministers voice concern on global conflicts
The BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations have expressed concern on the increasing and ongoing conflicts in many parts of the world. “They reiterated the need for full respect of international humanitarian law and the provision of humanitarian aid by the basic principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence established in UNGA resolution […]
Parliament welcomes update on Mangaung, Enoch Mgijima municipalities
The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative and Traditional Affairs has welcomed progress reports on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs’ intervention in the Mangaung and Enoch Mgijima municipalities. During a meeting this week, the committee expressed its appreciation for the progress the department is making in salvaging both municipalities. The department briefed the committee on Wednesday on […]
President’s response on police devolution is a missed opportunity for leadership
Following a parliamentary reply by President Cyril Ramaphosa this week on devolving policing powers, the City of Cape Town is calling on the Ministers of Police and Justice, Bheki Cele and Ronald Lamola, to formally respond to our request for more policing powers. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said in an 18 August letter that the City […]
More beach lifeguards needed
e City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department is doing a second round of recruitment for beach lifeguards. Lifesaving clubs are encouraged to motivate members to sign up. After a successful first round of recruitment for over 600 lifeguards for pools and beaches, there is currently a shortfall of approximately 63 vacancies for beach […]