By Buchule Putini President Cyril Ramaphosa has sworn in Professor Firoz Cachalia as Acting Minister of Police, following explosive corruption allegations against incumbent Minister Senzo Mchunu. The appointment, made in terms of Section 91(3)(c) of the Constitution, was officially announced today by the Presidency. Cachalia is no stranger to the security and justice sectors. A…
By Buchule Putini Peddie – Residents in the rural outskirts of Peddie, within the Ngqushwa Local Municipality, continue to struggle with accessing a consistent water supply—if any at all. To address this challenge, Amatola Water has reported notable progress regarding water services in the Ngqushwa area. Many Peddie residents still rely heavily on collecting rainwater…
By Thulane Madalane Emalahleni: The Emalahleni Local Municipality has issued an urgent alert to residents about fraudulent phone calls attempting to extort payments. The calls, originating from the number 079 964 2528, are made by an individual falsely claiming to represent the Municipality. The caller alleges that residents’ electricity installations are not compliant with Certificate…
By: Buchule Putini Pretoria:President Cyril Ramaphosa has formally appointed Judge President Dunstan Mlambo as South Africa’s new Deputy Chief Justice, effective immediately. This appointment aligns with Section 174(3) of the Constitution and follows a comprehensive consultation process. Judge Mlambo, who previously held the position of Judge President of the Gauteng Division of the High Court,…