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The Department of Correctional Services has briefed parliament on its action plan to comply with the remedial actions of the Public Protector on its report on the escape of Thabo Bester from Mangaung Correction Centre. In March 2023, the Public Protector launched an investigation into Bester’s escape. Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka…

While some residents of Mogale City have been left disappointed by the mayor's unfulfilled promise to stop the flow of raw sewage into their homes, a significant improvement can be observed across the municipality. The municipality has restored operations at four sewage pump stations, with another five to be restored…

In this week’s Book Feature Phemelo is joined by founder and curator od Joburg based Bookworms Book Club, Lorraine Sithole. Her book reviews are: Small Changes for Big Results, how to improve your finances one step at a time by Warren Ingram and Marc Rogatsching. 2. Rise Up, Ordinary Kids…

Bekkersdaal residents are planning to take to the streets again, 12 years after violent protests over service delivery. Residents of the Westrand township are threatening to shut all services until President Cyril Ramaphosa visits their ignored community. Kaya News reports that the residents are complaining that since their much-publicised protests…

Corruption and lack of community co-operation were some of the issues identified when a Gauteng provincial legislature committee visited Kempton Park and Roodepoort police stations. Both ranked among the 40 worst-performing police stations in the province, according to SAPS provincial crime statistics. Phemelo speaks to the Chairperson of the Gauteng…