Johannesburg Water issued the water shutdown notice on social media to alert residents living in the affected areas to brace themselves.

While a glimpse of Rea Vaya buses may still be spotted in Joburg, the entity has cautioned about shortages of its fleets.

On Monday 14 August 2023, JP Smith noted with concern the latest messages circulating on social media about the taxi strike.

Law enforcers acted on a tip-off from a reliable source about suspects planning a Cash-In-Transit (CIT) heist within the Eden Park vicinity.

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Both motorists, facing charges of reckless and negligent driving, were handcuffed and taken to the Brackendowns Police Station.

The United Kingdom (UK) has issued a travel alert to their residents who plan to visit Cape Town amid turmoil caused by the taxi strike.

Five suspects were arrested for looting at the shopping malls amid the taxi strike violence that has rocked the Western Cape.

JP Smith said that the City will bring the strike to a close in the interest of the commuters but not at the cost of applying the law.

Party-goers in Limpopo are being reminded not to be caught on the other side of the law as the alcohol curfew remains unchanged.

The City of Cape Town says any remaining Waste Service backlogs in the affected areas will be dealt with on Saturday.

The Cross-border operation involved the SANDF, SAPS, Home Affairs and law enforcement agencies from SADC countries like Zimbawe and Zambia.

Following an outcry by the community of Riverlea, west of Johannesburg about the danger posed by zama-zama gangs, police specialised units descended on the area. ZAMA ZAMA GANGS TAKING OVER THE STREETS OF RIVERLEA This follows the visit by Minister of Police General Bheki Cele who assured the community of Riverlea that law and order will be restored in […]

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) finally delivered the much-anticipated report on the Joburg CBD explosion. WHAT THE EXPERTS CAN CONFIRM ABOUT THE JOBURG CBD EXPLOSION JRA officiated a press conference today, Wednesday, 2 August to outline the report and rule out a lot of myths about the incident. “Today we received the report from our service provider […]

Having spent R4 million in professional experts’ services to determine the cause of the Joburg CBD explosion, the City of Johannesburg is now estimating to spent over R100 million on repairs. CITY MANAGER FLOYD BRINK LAYS DOWN REPAIR EXPENSE During the press briefing earlier today, City Manager Floyd Brink said their rough estimate for repairs currently sits at R178 […]

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal is persuading the police to start digging for answers in the voice note that circulated threatening violence prior to the assassination of the NFP councillor Ntombenhle Mchunu. ANC IN KZN BELIEVES THE VOICE NOTE HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE MURDER Mafika Mndebele, ANC Provincial Spokesperson, who described Mchunu as not […]

Rand Water is planning a shutdown that will take place for 17 hours from 07:00 to midnight on Wednesday, 9 August. MOST AFFECTED AREAS BY THE RAND WATER SHUTDOWN According to Johannesburg Water, the purpose of the planned maintenance is for Rand Water to repair leaking bypass pipelines, as well as, valves on the F33, F40 and F44. Supply […]

A motorcyclist working for Checkers Sixty60 was killed following a crash in the Alberton area, east of Johannesburg. THE LOCATION OF THE CHECKERS SIXTY60 MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT On Saturday 29 July 2023 at 18h35, the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Alberton Precinct Officers, responded to a reported crash, at the corner of Vermooten and Louisa where a Checkers Sixty60 motorcyclist […]

Eskom says it is pleased with the Johannesburg High Court judgement dismissing with costs, the interdict application by G7 Renewable Energies to prevent Eskom from implementing the Interim Grid Capacity Allocation (IGCA) Rules. ALSO READ: Five dead in Joburg shootout between rival illegal mining gangs JUDGEMENT ON THE G7 RENEWABLE ENERGIES MATTER “In passing the judgement, the Judge […]

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has announced the second payment for university students using the newly introduced black card. WHEN WAS THE PAYMENT MADE FOR NSFAS BLACK CARD HOLDERS? NSFAS took to social media to announce that payments were made today, Monday, 31 July for the month of August. ALSO READ: Minister Dr Blade Nzimande introduces […]

In the wake of the damages caused by gale force winds this weekend in the Eastern Cape, the MEC for Cogta in the Province together with Buffalo City Metro leadership visited the families of those who lost their loved ones. BUFFALO CITY UPDATES ON EASTERN CAPE DISASTER As the Metro has started undertaking mopping up operations and […]

A National Freedom Party (NFP) councillor in KwaNongoma Municipality has been shot and killed by unknown assassins. WHO IS THE NFP COUNCILLOR ASSASSINATED It is reported that Ntombenhle Mchunu was killed yesterday morning, Sunday, 30 July, after she had been living in fear for some time before her demise. It is believed that Mchunu was sleeping at […]

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has announced the closure of a major road in Roodepoort due to multiple sinkholes formed by illegal mining activities in the area. JRA CLOSES MORE LANES AFTER MULTIPLE SINKHOLES DEVELOPED In a statement, JRA confirmed the temporary closure of three lands on Miles Stoker Road in Roodepoort to traffic for the safety of road […]

Following the hospitalisation of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has also wished him a speedy recovery. WHAT HAPPENED TO IFP FORMER PRESIDENT? The IFP founder was admitted to hospital on Monday, 24 July for routine tests and treatment for prolonged back pain, however, upon being discharged, he had to be readmitted for further treatment. […]

Following the warning by the City of Joburg that property owners prepare themselves for higher-than-normal municipal bills for the month of July 2023, the Senior Citizens were offered some relief. CITY OF JOBURG EXPLAINS REASONS FOR HIGH MUNICIPAL BILLS The City of Joburg said the increases in ratepayers’ monthly bills result from the implementation of the annual tariffs on […]