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Operation Dudula demands an immediate removal of Gayton McKenzie as a Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenz...
11/08/2025

Operation Dudula demands an immediate removal of Gayton McKenzie as a Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie.

A SCHOOL SEARCH CONDUCTED - IN THE WATTVILE AREAWattville_The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) K9 unit O...
11/08/2025

A SCHOOL SEARCH CONDUCTED - IN THE WATTVILE AREA

Wattville_The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) K9 unit Officers, in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies, conducted a school search at Etwatwa secondary school in the Wattville area.

EMPD K9 unit dogs visited the school to ensure that illicit substances and dangerous weapons are kept away from the school premises and their learners. During the search the K9 dogs uncovered illicit substances such as ci******es, cannabis (dagga), crystal, and box of matches.

The EMPD commands partnership with other law enforcement agencies to ensure safety in the schools and wishes to encourage parents to make sure they check their children’s school bags every day.

TRAFFIC UPDATEGERMISTON_Currently there is a truck on fire causing traffic delays on the N3 direction north, at the Geld...
11/08/2025

TRAFFIC UPDATE

GERMISTON_Currently there is a truck on fire causing traffic delays on the N3 direction north, at the Geldenhuys interchange.

Four (4) lanes are affected and temporarily closed, only one (1) lane is open, as the Ekurhuleni Fire Department is on scene.

Motorists are advised to approach with caution and be patient.

126 VEHICLES STOPPED DURING A WOMEN’S MONTH ROADBLOCK – IN THE KATLEHONG AREA KATLEHONG – On Thursday 07 August 2025 fro...
11/08/2025

126 VEHICLES STOPPED DURING A WOMEN’S MONTH ROADBLOCK – IN THE KATLEHONG AREA

KATLEHONG – On Thursday 07 August 2025 from 09:00 to 13:00, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Officers, together with Gauteng Traffic Officers, South African Police Service (SAPS), Gauteng Traffic Wardens, Community Safety Forum, Community Patrollers, and the Brigades, conducted a Woman’s Roadblock Operation in Katlehong.

During the operation on Masakhane Street , four (4) discontinue notices were issued to unroadworthy vehicles, one hundred and twenty-six (126) vehicles were stopped and searched, twenty-one (21) members of the public were stopped and searched, and members of the SAPS arrested one (1) undocumented member of the public.

The operation was also graced with the presence of Major General A. Sithole from the SAPS, who showed support to all Women in uniform.

These operations will continue in different regions of the City of Ekurhuleni.

On Saturday, 09 August 2025, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department's (EMPD) Overload officers responded to a fat...
11/08/2025

On Saturday, 09 August 2025, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department's (EMPD) Overload officers responded to a fatal hit-and-run accident on the N12 in Daveyton.

The accident occurred on the N12 eastbound in Daveyton, where an unknown male, approximately 30-35 years old, was found lying in the middle of the road. Paramedics were called to the scene and declared the pedestrian deceased.

The remains were taken to the Springs Government Mortuary, and a case of culpable homicide has been opened for further investigation.

FRAUDSTER SENTENCEDThe Polokwane Specialised Commercial Court has, on Friday, 08 August 2025, convicted a 37-year-old f...
10/08/2025

FRAUDSTER SENTENCED

The Polokwane Specialised Commercial Court has, on Friday, 08 August 2025, convicted a 37-year-old fraudster Thoko Evelyn Ndlovu, on 80 counts of fraud and a count of money laundering.

Since 2015, the accused had been defrauding the clients of Old Mutual Marble Hall of their hard earned money.

The accused would inform the client of Old Mutual that they must invest or buy shares, and she provided them with her Nedbank personal account, and they deposited the money in it, knowing that she would use the money for her personal gain instead of paying into the company's account.

The total amount that was defrauded is two million five hundred thousand rands.

After five years of investing their hard-earned money, the clients realized that Old Mutual was not sending them information which was supposed to be confirming the date of maturing date of the money of their investment .

They went to Old Mutual to inquire about their investments and that was when they were surprised to learn that their information was not recorded on the Old Mutual system .

After Old Mutual investigation, the clients were advised to open fraud cases.

The cases of fraud and money laundering were opened by the clients for further investigations.

The docket was assigned to Sergeant Ellias Mathenji for further investigations.

Through his investigative skills, he managed to discover that the accused bank account was used during the commission of the crimes.

The accused was arrested during March 2023, and she was granted bail of R50 000,00. until 17 July 2025, when she was found guilty, convicted, and sentenced on Friday, 08 August 2025.

8 years direct imprisonment for 80 counts of fraud and 5 years for a count of money laundering.

She was declared unfit to possess fi****ms.

Masemola urges police to defend themselves after officers killedNational Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has...
10/08/2025

Masemola urges police to defend themselves after officers killed

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has urged officers to protect themselves when under threat, following the killing of two detectives in Roodepoort.

The suspect, identified as Zimbabwean national Jabulani Moyo, allegedly shot the officers while being transported after a court appearance, before fleeing in their vehicle.

Masemola has mobilised maximum resources to track down Moyo and the SAPS has offered R150 000 reward.

He warned the public not to harbour him. Police have appealed for information that could lead to his arrest.

The African National Congress (ANC) in Ekurhuleni has elected its top leadership at the region's 8th Regional Conference...
10/08/2025

The African National Congress (ANC) in Ekurhuleni has elected its top leadership at the region's 8th Regional Conference.

The conference proceeded following a last-minute court dismissal of an application by six party members seeking to halt proceedings, arguing that the RTT lacked legitimacy to convene and that decisions since June 10, 2025, including branch meetings and preparations for the elective conference, were invalid.

The court, deeming the matter non-urgent, refused to halt the gathering, thereby permitting delegates to cast their votes. In excess of 90 branches participated in the election as the region revitalised its organisational mandate under the conference theme "Advancing Organisational Renewal, Unity, and People-Centred Service Delivery through Good and Ethical Governance."

The court, deeming the matter non-urgent, refused to halt the gathering, thereby permitting delegates to cast their votes. In excess of 90 branches participated in the election as the region revitalised its organisational mandate under the conference theme "Advancing Organisational Renewal, Unity, and People-Centred Service Delivery through Good and Ethical Governance."

The newly elected Top 5 of the ANC in Ekurhuleni include Chair Nkosindiphile Doctor Xhakaza, Deputy Chair Jean Sethato, Secretary Jongizizwe Dlabathi, who was elected uncontested, Deputy Secretary Moiponi Mhlongo, and Treasurer Irvin Mohlala.
Xhakaza defeated Sello Sekhokho, the ANC’s former regional treasurer, who was vying for the chair position.
During Friday’s opening, Gauteng Premier and ANC Gauteng convenor Panyaza Lesufi addressed delegates, noting that the party’s top leadership had blessed the conference.

“We are here to declare that according to the guidelines adopted by the NEC, the gathering is legitimate and has the consent of the ANC secretary-general,” Lesufi said, referring to a letter from Fikile Mbalula authorising the conference.

The provincial leadership has cited the secretary-general’s letter as confirmation that the conference meets national guidelines.
NEC member Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni delivered the NEC’s input, highlighting the national party’s stance as delegates prepared to vote for regional leaders.

She stressed that the conference remains focused on renewal and service delivery.
“Our priority is unity and good governance, with programme-based actions that keep us connected to communities,” Ntshavheni said, framing the Ekurhuleni gathering within the NEC’s guidance and the party’s commitment to tangible community outcomes.
The conference’s proceedings come amid a turbulent recent history for Ekurhuleni.

The previous leadership election in 2022 for the region was marred by violence, with votes from at least 12 branches quarantined and excluded from the final tally.

South Africa has no record of foreign nationals using public healthcare, says MotsoalediHealth Minister Aaron Motsoaledi...
09/08/2025

South Africa has no record of foreign nationals using public healthcare, says Motsoaledi

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has confirmed that the government does not track the number of documented or undocumented foreign nationals accessing South Africa’s public health facilities.

Responding to a parliamentary question from ActionSA MP Kgosi Letlape, Motsoaledi said hospital and clinic systems do not differentiate between citizens and non-citizens, making it impossible to provide figures for the past five years.

While patients are often asked for identification, treatment is still provided without it. The minister noted that many South Africans also access care without IDs, further complicating any attempt to categorise foreign patients.

ActionSA has criticised the lack of data, arguing it hampers effective budgeting and resource allocation in the health sector.

The disclosure comes amid growing political and public debate over the strain on healthcare resources and the rights of migrants to access them.

The new SGO of uMkhonto weSizwe Party • Secretary General Dr Bongani Mncwango ° D.Secretary General Nomsa Dlamini • Nati...
09/08/2025

The new SGO of uMkhonto weSizwe Party
• Secretary General Dr Bongani Mncwango
° D.Secretary General Nomsa Dlamini
• National Organiser Alec Nkuna

And Comrade Joe Ndlela is moved to policy coordination

Former Johannesburg Council Speaker and ActionSA Councillor SpeakerofJoburg has relinquished her role as a councillor an...
09/08/2025

Former Johannesburg Council Speaker and ActionSA Councillor SpeakerofJoburg has relinquished her role as a councillor and resigned from the party, expressing concerns regarding the party's decision-making processes and democratic issues.

Mayibuye Afrika Movement leader Floyd Shivambu has publicly accepted his expulsion from the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party,...
09/08/2025

Mayibuye Afrika Movement leader Floyd Shivambu has publicly accepted his expulsion from the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, saying he will not challenge the decision.

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