Former Joburg municipal manager Fowler blames high turnover of mayors for city’s decline

Former Joburg municipal manager Fowler blames high turnover of mayors for city’s decline

Trevor Fowler said that at the heart of the issue was the fact that Johannesburg has had eight different mayors since 2016. Former Johannesburg municipal manager, Trevor Fowler, has blamed the constant changing of mayors as one of the reasons behind the city’s decline. On Thursday, Fowler attended the African National Congress (ANC)’s event at the Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown, Soweto, where the party was commemorating 70 years of […]

27/06/2025 1

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MK, EFF question need for SCOPA inquiry into RAF

After a year of back and forth over the financial management and governance of the entity, the committee on Tuesday resolved to launch an inquiry that will include witness testimony from those who've blown the lid on irregularities. The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFf) have appeared hesitant for Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) to launch an inquiry into the Road Accident Fund (RAF). […]

25/06/2025 1

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Both sides in Sean Combs trial rest case, closing arguments next

US prosecutors finished questioning their 34th and final witness in the seventh week of testimony, after which the defense delivered a brief case in which they opted against calling anyone further to the stand. Both legal teams in the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs rested their case on Tuesday, ushering in the final phases of the high-profile proceedings gripping a Manhattan federal courthouse. US prosecutors finished questioning their 34th and […]

25/06/2025

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Steenhuisen unsure when SA borders will open for import and exports amid outbreak of foot & mouth disease

South Africa remains under a temporary ban of trade with some European countries and Botswana as a result of the contagious disease. Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen said it's unclear when borders will open for import and export activities amid an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in cattle. South Africa remains under a temporary ban of trade with some European countries and Botswana as a result of the contagious disease. […]

24/06/2025 5

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‘The implementation of BELA is not an option to schools’ – Feni

Parliament's select committee on education has taken a dim view of guidelines issued by the basic education minister advising provincial education departments on how to implement the contentious Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act. Parliament's select committee on education has taken a dim view of guidelines issued by the basic education minister advising provincial education departments on how to implement the contentious Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act. Chairperson of […]

24/06/2025 3

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Intense cold front set to hit WC, NC on Wednesday

Wednesday's cold front is expected to bring cold, wet and windy conditions. An intense cold front is expected to hit the Western Cape and Northern Cape on Wednesday. Residents are being urged to be extra careful in the inclement weather. Wednesday's cold front is expected to bring cold, wet and windy conditions. Warnings for rough seas, gale-force winds and heavy rain that may lead to flooding are among those issued […]

24/06/2025 2

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Man accused of Umlazi mass shooting set to apply for bail at end of June

Sanele Dlamini made his first court appearance on Monday over the May shooting that left eight people dead. The man accused of the Umlazi mass murder, where eight people were shot and killed, is set to apply for bail next week. Sanele Dlamini made his first court appearance on Monday. Police have linked the 28-year-old to the May shooting, which left eight people dead at an informal settlement at U-section, […]

24/06/2025 2

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Gauteng COGTA says foot and mouth disease outbreak doesn’t warrant provincial state of disaster

The outbreak, which began in May, has affected several provinces, including Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the North West. The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) said that the current foot and mouth disease outbreak does not warrant a provincial state of disaster. The outbreak, which began in May, has affected several provinces, including Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the North West. To prevent further spread of the disease, government has ordered […]

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