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YNews Elections Build-up | Youth demand action, not promises

With local government elections fast approaching, some young people in Tshwane are sending a clear message to politicians, that they are tired of promises that sound good on the campaign trail but fail to translate into meaningful change in their communities. More than 29 million South Africans are registered to vote in the upcoming elections, representing about 62% of the eligible voting population. While some young voters remain cautiously optimistic […]

todayOctober 13, 2026 39

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Workers take to the streets demanding jobs as unemployment crisis deepens

Members of Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) and its affiliated unions have turned up the heat on employers and government, demanding an end to workplace exploitation and action on South Africa's unemployment crisis. Thousands of workers took to the streets in Tshwane and Johannesburg for the annual International Decent Work Day March. Among their key demands are better working conditions, fair treatment in the workplace, job security and […]

todayOctober 7, 2026 61

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Madlanga Commission | ‘I’m not retired’: Sibanyoni hits back at taxi industry exit reports

Taxi industry boss, Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni, has dismissed reports that he has stepped away from the taxi industry, insisting that he remains firmly in the driver’s seat. Sibanyoni returned to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Monday, where he addressed reports that he had relinquished several leadership positions following his explosive testimony before the commission last month. Reports had suggested that Sibanyoni had resigned from a number of taxi industry […]

todaySeptember 21, 2026 149

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Deadly Spring Day water celebration sparks public debate

A deadly Spring Day celebration has sparked widespread public debate, with many South Africans questioning where the line should be drawn during traditional celebrations. What was meant to be a fun-filled water-splashing celebration turned tragic in Cullinan, Tshwane, when a 53-year-old man allegedly stabbed 21-year-old, Tshepang Nyathi, to death. The first day of September is widely celebrated across South Africa as the arrival of spring, with children and young people […]

todaySeptember 3, 2026 210

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Madlanga Commission | Katiso Molefe moved drug operations to Mswazi’s farm, claims Sibanyoni

Taxi empire operator, Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni, says alleged underworld kingpin, Katiso "KT" Molefe, moved his alleged drug-dealing operations to the farm of late taxi boss, Jothan "King Mswazi" Msibi in Hammanskraal. Sibanyoni testified before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Friday, saying he became aware of the alleged move between 2021 and 2022, based on information he received from other individuals. He also testified that he was introduced to controversial […]

todayAugust 28, 2026 176

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Plastic View community reeling after deadly fire kills teenager

A 13-year-old girl has died following a blaze at Plastic View informal settlement in Tshwane. During search and recovery operations, firefighters discovered the teenager's body at the location where the fire is believed to have started. The girl's parents and a younger sister sustained burn injuries and were taken to a local hospital for treatment. The incident marks the second fire in the area this week, with the latest blaze […]

todayMay 29, 2026 135

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Madlanga Commission | Suspended TMPD deputy admits sharing tender information

Suspended Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Deputy Police Chief, Umashi Dhlamini has admitted to sharing tender bid documents with Sergeant Fannie Nkosi. Dhlamini made the admission while testifying before the Madlanga Commission, insisting the documents were only shared after they had been made publicly available. Previously during Nkosi's testimony, Whatsapp exchanges presented at the inquiry showed that Dhlamini forwarded a list of bidders for a Tshwane ad hoc security tender […]

todayApril 10, 2026 126

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TVET graduates demand jobs, say qualifications restrict them

Some TVET graduates in Tshwane took to the streets on Thursday, protesting a lack of job opportunities and accusing the Higher Education system of sidelining them, saying their qualifications limit their employment prospects. Scores of protesters gathered outside the Department of Higher Education and Training offices in Tshwane, where they handed over a memorandum outlining their grievances. The group says their qualifications largely restrict them to lecturing at TVET colleges, […]

todayMarch 26, 2026 345 31 2

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Gauteng Education moves to allay fears after matric exam breach

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has reassured matric candidates that the integrity of the 2025 examinations remains solid, despite the recent leak scandal. Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, confirmed that several matric exam papers were leaked, affecting seven schools in Tshwane. The compromised papers included English, Maths and Physics, giving some learners early access not only to the questions but also to the memos. It is reported that the […]

todayDecember 12, 2025 109