Tuesday, 29 September 2026

The Timbisa community says at least 12 women have been killed in Ekurhuleni since July, while activists accuse police of turning away informal-settlement residents and demand regular investigation updates.

Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrach Sibia faces five charges, including rape, human trafficking and grooming a 16-year-old; Schedule 6 bail requires exceptional circumstances amid witness-interference concerns.

The Gauteng Liquor Traders Association rejected robbery as the likely motive for the Wedela tavern shooting, calling it a possible illegal-mining turf war and proposing a police-linked panic-button system.

Business and government are entering phase three of their partnership, targeting economic growth above 3% and one million jobs by 2030 while expanding work into tourism, agriculture and mining.

Sol Plaatje mayoral candidates promised action on sewage, water, roads, finances and accountability, but an analyst said they offered few measurable plans for turning oversight into delivery.