The City of Tshwane has agreed to pay more than R1 billion in backdated salaries after years of legal wrangling with trade unions. The dispute stems from a 3.5% wage increase the municipality failed to implement in 2022, citing financial strain. Mayor Nasiphi Moya says the payout will be spread…
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of late former Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe, has been arrested for attempted murder following a shooting at his Hyde Park home in Johannesburg. A 23-year-old employee was hospitalised after an alleged altercation turned violent. Police say investigations are ongoing, with the motive still unclear. Kaya News…
In this week’s Legal Matters segment, legal expert Nthabiseng Dubazana breaks down the high bar facing Schedule 6 bail applicants - and what accused persons must prove to secure release under South Africa’s strictest bail provisions. The discussion also turned to courtroom ethics after a judge referred an attorney’s conduct…
Political tensions are simmering in the City of Ekurhuleni after ActionSA turned down an unexpected offer to join the ANC-led administration. Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza announced a reshuffled mayoral committee this week, appointing ActionSA’s mayoral candidate, Xolani Khumalo, as MMC for Community Services and Bylaw Enforcement -despite the party not being…
The African National Congress in Tshwane says it is ready to act as a whistleblower against corruption in the city, even if it involves its own deployees. Regional secretary George Matjila has called for the suspension of Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi, accusing him of maladministration and incompetence. Matjila says the…
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