Illegal miners want the state to legalise their operations as it is the only way for them to earn a living
Sources in the city’s executive believe the former mayor has become a ‘liability’ for the Johannesburg council
Police have cut water and food supplies to the miners, insisting that they will not negotiate with ‘criminals’
Mpofu is likely to continue with his legal work, including representing Jacob Zuma in the arms deal case, which would prevent him from being an MP
With the City of Johannesburg losing 40% of its water, the government has advised residents to get tanks and capture rain water to ease the burden
There have been frequent reports of police in KZN being involved in gun battles with armed suspects
Some members, however, contribute in their ‘personal capacities’ and buy the former president cattle as a ‘goodwill’ gesture
Solly Mapaila has accused ANC leaders of publicly lying about consulting the party’s alliance partners on the government of national unity
Members will be vetted and undergo political education to help the party clean its house
Changes to the integrity commission hope to reaffirm it as the custodian of the ANC’s values, ethics and organisational discipline