MOPANI, Limpopo: Mopani District Municipality has appointed a young financial expert to lead its finances, marking what council hopes will be a turning point after months of scrutiny over financial governance and leadership challenges. During a Special Council Sitting on Thursday, councillors unanimously approved the appointment of Jimmy Mojela as
A routine robbery investigation in Brits turned into a tense gun battle on Wednesday when police exchanged fire with a 26 year old suspect accused of stealing his grandfather’s licensed firearm and firing shots at him. The dramatic confrontation unfolded in Oukasie, North West, as police teams raced to track
Prominent Bhinca figures take centre stage as Mzansi Magic unveils a reality show exploring Zulu tradition, prestige and cultural identity. Mzansi Magic is preparing to shine a national spotlight on one of KwaZulu-Natal’s most distinctive cultural communities with the launch of its new reality series, Amabhinca. The highly anticipated programme
An illegal mining dispute in Limpopo turned deadly on Tuesday when an off duty Gauteng police sergeant and another man were shot dead during a violent confrontation at an unlicensed mining operation in Ga Mahlokwane village, near Burgersfort in the Sekhukhune District. Sergeant Patrick Mvula Nzapheza, 40, who was attached
A targeted drug operation in Eersterust has ended with the arrest of a 35 year old man after Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) officers allegedly uncovered a large quantity of suspected drugs and controlled medication. The operation, carried out by members of the TMPD Drug Unit and K9 Unit on
A fire that broke out inside a Gauteng commercial building has forced the temporary closure of the SASSA Meyerton Local Office, leaving officials working to restore services while beneficiaries are redirected to nearby branches. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has temporarily closed its Meyerton Local Office in Gauteng
Disgraced South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Intelligence officer Colonel Ishmael Dawood has been granted bail of R10 000 after appearing in the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court on allegations of assault and extortion. Dawood, who is accused of using his position within the police service to allegedly commit offences against a
The Special Investigating Unit has secured another victory in its fight to recover public money lost through alleged corruption and maladministration after the Special Tribunal set aside a R4 million National Lotteries Commission grant awarded to the Mshandukani Foundation. The Tribunal declared the funding decision unlawful and ordered the foundation,
Hawks members from Durban Serious Corruption Investigation arrested a former mayor of Emadlangeni Municipality in Utrecht in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Lindile Mhlungu (42) and her accomplice, Musawenkosi Thwala (52). The two were arrested for fraud, contravention of municipal finance management Act (MFMA) and corruption. According to Hawks KZN Spokesman Lieutenant Colonel
A rural municipality in Limpopo province is determined to develop its entrance monument to attract tourists in Greater Giyani under Mopani District. The construction for a hillside sign is currently underway. However, the municipality has not yet disclosed the construction and design budget. Municipal Spokesperson Steven Mavunda confirmed to MDN
