metropolitan municipality in Gauteng, South Africa
2023 was a record year for wind installations as world ramps up clean energy, report says
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ANC gunning for finance MMC portfolio after taking mayorship in Ekurhuleni: Newly elected mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza says there is ‘pressure’ for the ANC to ...
mg.co.za/politics/2024-04-15-anc-gunning-for-finance-mmc-portfolio-after-taking-mayorship-in-ekurhuleni/
A 35-year-old taxi driver was arrested on charges of reckless and negligent driving, and fraud, the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department said ... Show more
We ignore nature at our peril — how Centurion Lake became a man-made disaster: At Centurion Lake, the air is pungent with the smell of decaying faecal matter ...
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-04-11-how-centurion-lake-became-a-man-made-disaster/
Dunga among five EFF members reappointed in new Ekurhuleni mayoral committee: The newly elected Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosidiphile Xhakaza, who is an ANC member ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/dunga-among-five-eff-members-reappointed-in-new-ekurhuleni-mayoral-committee-8e99798b-0871-4422-85b9-9f7c81cb7d61
Members of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) acted just in time to rescue a 32-year-old man while he was under attack from community members ... Show more #Crime #putfontein #community
Mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni: The delay to the election was caused by the ANC and EFF caucus on who should occupy the mayoral seat between them ... Show more #ANC #EFF #politics #Mayor #ekurhuleni
Political parties and five independent candidates in Gauteng sign pledge and commit to be ‘free and fair’
iol.co.za/news/politics/political-parties-and-five-independent-candidates-in-gauteng-sign-pledge-and-commit-to-be-free-and-fair-b2dacffc-09c7-48f2-a097-8f65eeef7ffe
Hennops excursion where two pupils drowned was not sanctioned: Chiloane: No-one from the Gauteng education department or district knew about the excursion where ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-17-hennops-excursion-where-two-pupils-drowned-was-not-sanctioned-chiloane/
Germiston’s ‘best school’ on the brink of collapse as parents stop paying fees and municipality cuts services
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/news/2024-04-15-germistons-best-school-on-the-brink-of-collapse-as-parents-stop-paying-fees-and-municipality-cuts-services/
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'Coalitions have not rewarded our people': Mbalula reiterates that ANC is not interested in coalitions
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-11-coalitions-have-not-rewarded-our-people-mbalula-reiterates-that-anc-is-not-interested-in-coalitions/
Man arrested for possession of stolen Toyota Etios tells cops he has ‘no explanation’
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/man-arrested-for-possession-of-stolen-toyota-etios-tells-cops-he-has-no-explanation-c2e1733c-a37b-4c14-8a55-7a2f594e7e1b
‘Camp of hell’: sister says her brother told the family of ‘abuse’ and ill-treatment
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/news/2024-04-17-camp-of-hell-sister-says-her-brother-told-the-family-of-abuse-and-ill-treatment/
Paid articlePaid The business of free tadpoles: At some point one has to grab the bull by the horns, tackle the issue head-on and tell one's teen they won’t go to hell ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/2024-04-21-the-business-of-free-tadpoles/
Paid articlePaid Former Tshwane mayor Murunwa Makwarela dies: Former City of Tshwane Mayor who was embroiled in a fraud scandal, Murunwa Makwarela has died.
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/former-tshwane-mayor-murunwa-makwarela-dies-d98ae817-1f58-42c1-be4f-910543af56b6
LOOK: In just two days, hijacked Volkswagen Polo stripped to a shell at a house in Ekurhuleni
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/look-in-just-two-days-hijacked-volkswagen-polo-stripped-to-a-shell-at-a-house-in-ekurhuleni-1511ca99-d1d3-4d0d-8322-162a191fe160
Shootout in Primrose: Seven arrested, six of them shot and injured during illegal mining operation
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/shootout-in-primrose-seven-people-arrested-six-of-them-shot-and-injured-during-illegal-mining-operation-320cd974-23ac-4ffc-b6c7-6c2c64c11cfd
LISTEN | 'Whoever becomes president must not have a bloated cabinet' — Limpho Hani
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-10-listen-whoever-becomes-president-must-not-have-a-bloated-cabinet-limpho-hani/
POLL | Is the ‘no pay culture’ destroying good schools?: Residents of Primrose in Ekurhuleni are grappling with the reality of one of their “best schools” ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-16-poll-is-the-no-pay-culture-destroying-good-schools/
EDITORIAL | Parents of Vryburger High pupils who can afford fees but don't pay should hang their heads in shame
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/opinion-and-analysis/2024-04-15-editorial-parents-of-vryburger-high-pupils-who-can-afford-fees-but-dont-pay-should-hang-their-heads-in-shame/
Paid articlePaid R21 closed to traffic because of collapsed power lines between Olifantsfontein Rd and Nellmapius Dr
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-12-r21-closed-to-traffic-because-of-collapsed-power-lines-between-olifantsfontein-rd-and-nellmapius-dr/
Woman, driving a Mercedes Benz, arrested in Joburg as police find drugs worth R700,000
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/woman-driving-a-mercedes-benz-arrested-in-joburg-as-police-find-drugs-worth-r700000-701ea3c4-1c5c-41e0-8e65-1ad067a4fb26
'Living on the edge': Primrose residents continue to battle against illegal mining
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-11-living-on-the-edge-primrose-residents-continue-to-battle-against-illegal-mining/
WATCH | Bhekisisa: When politicians steal, patients suffer: The National Health Insurance scheme is supposed to provide all South Africans with the healthcare ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-12-watch-bhekisisa-when-politicians-steal-patients-suffer/
One in four South Africans with HIV not on treatment – new estimates: Despite South Africa’s impressive HIV testing figures, a subset of people start taking ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-04-one-in-four-south-africans-with-hiv-not-on-treatment-new-estimates/
Selokela ‘Slu’ Molamodi is a young community leader talking her way to a better SA
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-07-selokela-slu-molamodi-is-a-young-community-leader-talking-her-way-to-a-better-sa/
Police in Limpopo have recovered a Toyota Fortuner, valued at almost R1 million, which was reported stolen in Bedfordview, Johannesburg ... Show more #stolencar #StolenVehicleRecovery #limpopo #bedfordview #ToyotaFortuner
Wounded pastor begged robbers to go after shooting, robbing congregants: Churches in Gauteng’s Ivory Park and Vosloorus were targeted in Easter weekend attacks ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-03-wounded-pastor-begged-robbers-to-go-after-shooting-robbing-congregants/
Capitec not only wants a slice of the SME pie, it wants to grow the pie: The bank has a project in Thembisa to test how informal businesses can take advantage of ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/business/2024-03-25-capitec-not-only-wants-a-slice-of-the-sme-pie-it-wants-to-grow-the-pie/
Paid articlePaid Ekurhuleni Mayor Sivuyile Ngodwana removed in a motion of no confidence: Ekurhuleni Mayor Sivuyile Ngodwana has been removed in a motion of no confidence ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/ekurhuleni-mayor-sivuyile-ngodwana-removed-in-a-motion-of-no-confidence-599cffb0-2eec-4153-8808-8a4798596550
Fact-Check — Did the EFF’s Ekurhuleni finance head achieve a clean audit?: The City of Ekurhuleni finance department is headed by an EFF councillor ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-22-fact-check-eff-ekurhuleni-finance-head-clean-audit/
WATCH | Bhekisisa: Why corruption isn’t a victimless crime: In this Health Beat episode community leader Xolani Mnisi shares the horrors sometimes faced at ...
timeslive.co.za/news/2024-04-03-watch-bhekisisa-why-corruption-isnt-a-victimless-crime/
Diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg helps boost MK’s Gauteng fortunes: The uMkhonto Wesizwe party, led by former President Jacob Zuma, is making inroads in Gauteng.
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-19-diamond-dealer-louis-liebenberg-helps-boost-mks-gauteng-fortunes/
Quick Glance: MK Party Confronts ANC in Court in eThekwini
- The Jacob Zuma-backed party is set to appear in the electoral court on Tuesday against the ANC, aiming to deregister it.
- It is claimed that the MK party owns and controls eThekwini, but they deny inciting the strike.
- The dispute involves prominent figures such as Bheki Mtolo, Bonginkosi Khanyile, Chris Hani, Cyril Ramaphosa, Nhlamulo Ndhlela, Solomon Mahlangu, and Visvin Reddy.
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Angel of mercy who lets the blind see again: Opthamologist Agnes Risko-Kenyeres, 73, has devoted herself to performing cataract surgery at a state hospital in ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/2024-03-24-angel-of-mercy-who-lets-the-blind-see-again/
Paid articlePaid IN PICS | Outdoor skateboarding facility teaches young and old how to do it: The Air360 skateboarding facility at the East Rand Mall east of Johannesburg has ...
timeslive.co.za/lifestyle/2024-03-24-in-pics-outdoor-skateboarding-facility-teaches-young-and-old-how-to-do-it/
Proteas World Cup hopes rest on playing with greater intent: While still soaking in the plaudits after scoring just the the second T20 International century by a ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/cricket/2024-03-29-proteas-world-cup-hopes-rest-on-playing-with-greater-intent/
Tributes are pouring in for a Grade 11 learner who died following a rugby match at a Brakpan high school this week.
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EFF leader warns that removing Ekurhuleni mayor will collapse other ANC-EFF coalitions in Gauteng
mg.co.za/politics/2024-03-05-eff-leader-warns-that-removing-ekurhuleni-mayor-will-collapse-other-anc-eff-coalitions-in-gauteng/
Proteas captain Laura Wolvaardt on the hunt for consistency: Seeing their best-laid plans come to life pleased Proteas Women captain Laura Wolvaardt in their ...
heraldlive.co.za/sport/cricket/2024-03-28-wolvaardt-is-on-the-hunt-for-consistency/
More traffickers traced to South Africa in Nigeria’s biggest airport heroin bust: Nigerian police are cracking down on a drug trafficking syndicate smuggling ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-24-more-traffickers-traced-to-sa-in-nigerias-biggest-airport-heroin-bust/
Taxi drivers go on strike in parts of Gauteng: Some Gauteng taxi operations, especially in Thembisa, Germiston, Benoni, Katlehong and Vosloorus ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-07-taxi-drivers-go-on-strike-in-parts-of-gauteng/
Joburg and Ekurhuleni metros examples of 'failed' coalition governments, says Buti Manamela
iol.co.za/news/politics/joburg-and-ekurhuleni-metros-examples-of-failed-coalition-governments-says-buti-manamela-11a03b35-4906-431d-89fa-dfce14756bf4
Magnificent Manassero claims first win in 11 years: Italian Matteo Manassero carded a final round 66 to claim a first victory on the DP World Tour in 11 years ...
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EFF and ANC come to blows in Ekurhuleni amid service delivery questions: The Ekurhuleni metropolitan could soon find itself without an executive mayor as ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-01-eff-and-anc-come-to-blows-in-ekurhuleni-amid-service-delivery-questions/
Blue light gang: Suspect nabbed in Boksburg: In the past six months eight suspected blue light gang members have been arrested.
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-18-blue-light-gang-suspect-nabbed-in-boksburg/
The DA's Francois Rodgers said they want a meeting with the premier due to the lack of service delivery, in the country’s third largest municipality ... Show more #EThekwiniMunicipality #IllegalStrike #servicedelivery
Ekurhuleni prioritises AG report over no-confidence motion as opposition walks out
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-03-12-ekurhuleni-prioritises-ag-report-over-no-confidence-motion-as-opposition-walks-out/
Some Chiefs players from Soweto were not welcoming to those from other townships: Ndlanya
timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2024-03-11-some-chiefs-players-from-soweto-were-not-welcoming-to-those-from-other-townships-ndlanya/
R21 North opens on Tuesday after mayonnaise spillage that led to looting: The spillage of mayonnaise on the R21 in Ekurhuleni on Monday afternoon ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-12-r21-north-opens-on-tuesday-after-mayonnaise-spillage-that-led-to-looting/
Hijacker shot dead in Heidelberg, another one arrested while two evade arrest: Three people were hijacked in Tsakane while driving into their yard ...
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/hijacker-shot-dead-in-heidelberg-another-one-arrested-while-two-evade-arrest-c5faff1c-145b-45ff-a5ee-563c7734ec18
LOOK: Cops disperse motorists looting mayonnaise on R21 freeway after truck lost its load in Ekurhuleni
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/look-cops-disperse-motorists-looting-mayonnaise-on-r21-freeway-after-truck-lost-its-load-in-ekurhuleni-429ceb98-9a55-4111-8944-8ca0855c0283
BHEKISISA WATCH | Why some parents are led to think e-cigarettes are healthy (they’re not)
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-12-bhekisisa-watch-why-some-parents-are-led-to-think-e-cigarettes-are-healthy-theyre-not/
ANC/EFF divorce on the cards in Ekurhuleni: The ANC in Ekurhuleni declared it wants a reconfiguration of political leadership in the city ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-03-05-anceff-divorce-on-the-cards-in-ekurhuleni/
Alberton mother relieved bail denied to man accused of planning daughter's death
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-06-alberton-mother-relieved-bail-denied-to-man-accused-of-planning-daughters-death/
City takes action against 79 striking eThekwini Municipality employees: Seventy-nine striking eThekwini Municipality officials have been given 10 days to show ...
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/city-takes-action-against-79-striking-ethekwini-municipality-employees-20698136-6da9-4e89-8a91-11f1e1aa0a65
Two people shot dead amid Ekurhuleni taxi shutdown: Gauteng police said the suspect that the motive of the killings was related to taxi violence as both victims ...
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/two-people-shot-dead-amid-ekurhuleni-taxi-shutdown-d2a5c0d3-4d8b-40f3-9788-d6f4def265af
Driver dies after trying to cross flooded bridge in Ekurhuleni: A motorist died during Monday's hail storm in Brakpan.
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-02-27-driver-dies-after-trying-to-cross-flooded-bridge-in-ekurhuleni/
#Ekurhuleni : Spokesperson for the National Taxi Alliance, Theo Malele, said the strike was centred around bus contracts and routes in the city ... Show more #TaxiStrike
A pet monkey from an ex led to exotic business for Benoni breeder: Christo Myburgh said he fell in love with exotic animals after he received two marmosets as a ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/news/2024-02-15-a-pet-monkey-from-an-ex-led-to-exotic-business-for-benoni-breeder/
Paid articlePaid GET BACK TO WORK! eThekwini mayor gets tough on striking municipal workers: eThekwini Mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda, said the leadership of the City will not tolerate ...
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/get-back-to-work-ethekwini-mayor-gets-tough-on-striking-municipal-workers-b0c7918f-8456-4655-bde5-5b6692d36e85
Pupils injured at Thembisa school after classroom ceiling collapses on them: The education department’s spokesperson, Steve Mabona, said two pupils are still ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-02-27-pupils-injured-at-thembisa-school-after-classroom-ceiling-collapses-on-them/
Eskom again takes load-shedding responsibility from Ekurhuleni: Eskom will from Friday resume directly load-shedding of Ekurhuleni customers after the city's ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-02-29-eskom-again-takes-load-shedding-responsibility-from-ekurhuleni/
Gauteng government ‘turns blind eye’ to R10m corruption at school: Documents show how provincial officials were aware of the brazen abuse and theft of funds from ...
mg.co.za/news/2024-02-23-gauteng-government-turns-blind-eye-to-r10m-corruption-at-school/
Man arrested after 'holding wife, children hostage and wounding three cops' in Bedfordview
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-02-25-man-arrested-after-holding-wife-children-hostage-and-wounding-three-cops-in-bedfordview/
City of Ekurhuleni employee among three arrested for cable theft: A City of Ekurhuleni employee was one of three people arrested in a truck carrying stolen ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-02-15-city-of-ekurhuleni-employee-among-three-arrested-for-cable-theft/
Pirates goalie hijacked, kidnapped two years after similar incident: Orlando Pirates footballer Melusi Buthelezi was hijacked and kidnapped on the East Rand on ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-01-pirates-goalie-hijacked-kidnapped-two-years-after-similar-incident/
Experts say SAPS needs to invest in informer networks after deadly Braamfontein shooting
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/experts-say-saps-needs-to-invest-in-informer-networks-after-deadly-braamfontein-shooting-deee9a1e-29ae-4c8d-91ee-b8c8f4561011
WATCH: Boksburg's white 'house tigers' finally released into a sanctuary
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-02-21-watch-boksburgs-white-house-tigers-finally-released-into-a-sanctuary/
India punch ticket to final after thrilling win over hosts South Africa: India beat South Africa by 2 wickets in Benoni
timesofoman.com/article/141701-india-punch-ticket-to-final-after-thrilling-win-over-hosts-south-africa
The Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department has recovered a Toyota Fortuner SUV after it was hijacked from its owner in Benoni.
Squatters on military land to get the boot as SANDF wins eviction order: The South African National Defence Force welcomed a court order granted by the North ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-02-16-squatters-on-military-land-to-get-the-boot-as-sandf-wins-eviction-order/
Man carrying R20,000 stolen cables arrested after running across busy Gauteng freeway
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/man-carrying-r20000-stolen-cables-arrested-after-running-across-busy-gauteng-freeway-bff4ee71-e445-4c7e-9480-db90b8fc0cdf
Bedfordview hostage drama: Gunman allegedly lured cops to bedroom before firing multiple shots at them
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/news/2024-02-26-bedfordview-hostage-drama-gunman-allegedly-lured-cops-to-bedroom-before-firing-multiple-shots-at-them/
Paid articlePaid Hollywood car guard’s Charlize crush steals the Oscars show: It might have been a joke, but fans were agog at the idea of the Benoni beauty hooking up with ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/2024-03-17-hollywood-car-guards-charlize-crush-steals-the-oscars-show/
Paid articlePaid Short-changed — National Treasury threatens to halt more than a billion rand to Gauteng metros
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-16-short-changed-national-treasury-threatens-to-halt-more-than-a-billion-rand-to-gauteng-metros/
Motorists warned of criminals masquerading as traffic police: Gauteng traffic police (GTP) have urged motorists to beware of criminals posing as traffic officers ...
timeslive.co.za/motoring/news/2024-02-27-motorists-warned-of-criminals-masquerading-as-traffic-police/
Two white Bengal tigers have been freed as part of the National Council of SPCA’s drive to free all exotic animals living in captivity in South Africa.
Tshwane residents gloomy over DA governance ahead of elections: Tshwane residents said the governing style of the official opposition does not represent what ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/tshwane-residents-gloomy-over-da-governance-ahead-of-elections-e53c0989-1c3f-4303-aa59-d26dd0989f86
Cops seize car keys but “drunk” driver still starts Toyota Etios and flees, until he crashed in Ekurhuleni
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/cops-seize-car-keys-but-drunk-driver-still-starts-toyota-etios-and-flees-until-he-crashed-in-ekurhuleni-1aa62305-6bf8-4319-83a4-7da10413927a
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