Some 12 senior police officers, as well as alleged underworld boss, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, have appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on charges of corruption, fraud and the Contravention of the PFMA. They were arrested on Tuesday, 24 March. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the charges stem from the alleged irregular awarding of a tender to Matlala’s company, Medicare 24. “Treasury regulations were violated, and Matlala and Medicare24 were
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has reassured residents that there is currently enough fuel available in the province to meet demand for March and April, despite growing concerns linked to global developments. This follows fears of possible shortages driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and an anticipated fuel price increase next month. In a statement, following a briefing from the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa, Winde said fuel
The Western Cape Mobility Department launched what many are calling a “long-overdue turning point” for the minibus taxi industry, a landmark initiative to register taxi drivers across the province, beginning at the bustling Mitchells Plain Main Taxi Rank. The department says the response was immediate and overwhelming. Within just a few hours, 510 drivers stepped forward to register, signalling a powerful willingness within the industry to embrace change. Western Cape Minister of
The Democratic Alliance has called for an urgent 50% reduction in fuel levies, warning that South African households are facing severe financial strain as fuel prices surge. During a media briefing on Wednesday, DA Finance Spokesperson Dr Mark Burke said many minimum wage earners already spend up to a third of their income on transport, and further increases would have a ripple effect on the broader economy. The party is proposing that
Counselling support is being offered at a primary school in Cape Town after parents became aware that their children were allegedly named as targets in a “hit list” by a fellow learner. The Western Cape Education Department confirmed that it’s aware of the alleged list, which came to light earlier this month, after parents reportedly expressed concern for their children’s safety. A spokesperson for the department, Bronagh Hammond, said the matter
