Politics 20.1.2020 10:21 pm

DA’s comments on Tshwane ‘a reflection of the last kick of a dying horse’

This after the DA’s Gauteng chairperson, Mike Moriarty, inferred Cogta MEC Lebogang Maile was using his provincial position to do the ANC’s bidding.

The DA's comments about the use of bullying tactics against the City of Tshwane's speaker to force a change of government reflects a party losing its grip on Pretoria.

Health Protests affect health services in Maluti-A-Phofung Municipality

‘Due to roads being barricaded, staff at health facilities in the area have not been able to attend to their official duties.’

Crime Man arrested in connection with murder of intern doctor

The suspect is believed to be the deceased woman’s boyfriend.

Government Cogta wants to ensure Tshwane council concludes motions of no confidence

Because the special council meeting collapsed, the agenda was to be heard along with the ordinary council meeting set for Thursday.

Crime Quick-thinking driver crashes into police van to save himself from hijackers

‘During the collision, two hijackers were injured as well as three [SA Police Service] officers.’

Education Motshekga to investigate the drowning of two pupils

A team of officials from the school safety unit at the department would support and collaborate with the Gauteng education department in the investigations.

Government Stop interfering at SOEs, Ramaphosa instructs party leaders

Gordhan has been widely criticised for his handling of SOEs, which has led to calls for his resignation.

Courts Evidence missing in Neil Aggett’s inquest, court hears

This included pages from the record, affidavits and ‘most telling photographs of the crime scene and the post-mortem’.

Politics Nelson Mandela Bay ANC chief whip Bicks Ndoni dies in meeting

A shaken ANC regional co-ordinator Luyolo Nqakula said Ndoni had not been well and had just come from the doctor but came to the meeting, nonetheless.

Breaking News Moya Phosa passes away after illness, stroke

The eldest daughter of Mathews and Pinky Phosa had been ill for a while.

Crime WATCH: Driver doing more than 200km/h passed by flying old Opel

Even though the driver reaches 250km/h, it’s not nearly enough to keep up either.

Courts Apartheid state ‘covered up real circumstances of Dr Neil Aggett’s death’

The former security branch of the South African Police was a thoroughly corrupt organisation, attorney Howard Varney told the reopening of the inquest.

Crime Not the first time Tshwane councillor’s office in Mamelodi has been torched – Maile

Maile said they will not be threatened or intimidated when dealing decisively with people who are illegally occupying houses and land.

Crime Enoch Mpianzi’s family might sue Gauteng govt, Parktown Boys’ High

The SAHRC’s Buang Jones said it suspects Parktown Boys’ High is hiding critical information from the organisation as well as Mpianzi’s family.

Society Beloftebos venue disappoints another couple due to LGBTQI+ weddings policy

Sasha-Lee Heekes and Megan Watling were reminded of the venue’s policy when they tried to book their wedding at the venue in Stanford, near Hermanus.

State Capture SAPS paid Durban businessman Thoshan Panday R47m, Zondo hears

Forensic auditor Trevor White testified that Panday operated on a profit margin that averaged ‘three times the price they were procuring the goods’ for.