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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: Supply, Maintenance and Support of a 32-Seater Mini Bus for the SAFA Girls Academy
The South African Football Association has issued an RFP for the supply and maintenance of a 32-seater mini bus to support transport operations for the SAFA Girls Academy in…
State raises witness intimidation concerns in Sibiya bail bid
The State has raised concerns over potential witness intimidation during the bail hearing of suspended Gauteng police deputy commissioner Shadrack Sibiya at the Randburg…
23-year-old woman shot dead on her way to work in Tembisa
A 23-year-old woman was shot dead during an alleged robbery on her way to work in Temong Section, Tembisa, amid heightened community concerns over women's safety in Ekurhuleni.
Outdated staffing model may understate Gauteng nurse shortage
Gauteng's official shortfall of 15,820 nurses may severely understate the true gap because public hospital staffing structures haven't been updated since 2006, the provincial…
Gracious Nkomo finally has a name
The family of 28-year-old Gracious Nkomo has positively identified her body as Gauteng police continue investigating the deaths of nine women discovered across Ekurhuleni.
Police confirm recovery of eighth body in Ekurhuleni
Police have confirmed the discovery of an eighth woman’s body in Ekurhuleni, prompting an intensified multi-case investigation and a R400,000 reward for critical information.
Runners honour women killed as Ekurhuleni probe widens
Runners across Gauteng and beyond are taking to the streets dressed in black to honour Elizabeth 'Tsontso' Moselakgomo and demand safety as police investigate the discovery of…
Number of bodies found in Ekurhuleni reaches seven
South African police have expanded their investigation in Ekurhuleni to seven murders following the discovery and linkage of another woman's body found in Clayville.
Mkhwanazi denied bail in Mbense murder case, remains behind bars
Julius Mkhwanazi and five co-accused will remain in custody after the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court denied their bail applications in connection with the murder of businessman…
Sixth woman’s body found in Ekurhuleni as fear grows among residents
A sixth woman's body has been discovered in Ekurhuleni, intensifying fears among residents and prompting widespread calls for increased police presence and visible community…
Mkhwanazi granted R10 000 bail in one case but remains in custody while awaiting ruling on murder case
Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi has secured R10,000 bail in a blue-lights corruption case, but will stay behind bars pending a bail ruling in the Emmanuel Mbense…
Gauteng and KZN show different faces of South Africa’s violent crime problem
Recent crime statistics highlight the differing nature of violent crime across South Africa, with Gauteng recording the highest number of murders and KwaZulu-Natal leading in…
The keys are not the finish line
Gauteng Human Settlements MEC Tasneem Motara reflects on the department's annual performance, explaining why true housing delivery goes far beyond counting roofs to dismantling…
'We're prisoners in our own homes'
Westbury residents express deep frustration over relentless gang wars, unfulfilled government promises, and an escalating distrust of police during a Gun Free South Africa…
Gauteng steps up road safety efforts as 5 592km road network gets attention
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is intensifying its efforts to enhance road safety across the province. Initiatives include extensive road repairs, crucial bridge…