Lesedi and Rand Water Reach Agreement to Improve Water Supply
The municipality cautioned that while the intervention is expected to improve the current situation, it is not a permanent solution to Lesedi's water challenges.
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Op-Ed: Why do we still have informal settlements after 32 years of Democracy?
To build one RDP now costs over R250,000, but province only gives R160,000. The gap means fewer houses per year.
Three suspects over alleged theft and illegal sale of abortion medication
The medication is used as part of legal Choice on Termination of Pregnancy (CTOP) services.
China-South Africa Human Rights Seminar hosted in Hangzhou
Under the theme “Common Modernization and Human Rights Development”, the seminar brought together around 60 officials, experts and scholars from China, South Africa and other countries.
Rubbish heaps and sewerage rivers haunt Khutsong South community
On its banks, large piles of rubbish have been set alight, with smoke still rising near a concrete stormwater channel and a palisade fence.
Five Emfuleni Municipality employees arrested over alleged illegal electricity reconnection scheme
Preliminary investigations indicate that they allegedly operated an illegal scheme in which they posed as authorised municipal officials capable of reconnecting electricity supplies that had been disconnected by the municipality.
SASSA confirms September 2026 grant payment dates
SASSA reminded beneficiaries that there is no need to rush to payment points on the first day of payment, as funds remain available in beneficiaries' accounts until they are needed.
Department distances itself from Morita Forestry alleged scam
The DFFE said it rejects any association with the company's alleged fraudulent activities or any suspected pyramid scheme.
Sinkhole Forces Closure of R500 in Merafong, Department Urges Caution
The sinkhole is located on the R500 between Carletonville and Ventersdorp, approximately 400 metres from Red Cap and about one kilometre from Rooipoort Primary School.
RAF reopens Hospital Service Centres to improve support for accident victims
The Fund emphasised that the Hospital Service Centres will offer consultation and public awareness services only
