Good Morning, Goeie More, Sanibonani, Dumelang
In delivering the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure s budget to the National Assembly yesterday, I stated that I believe that investing in South Africa s infrastructure will bring us closer to our continent as we link to our neighbours with new ports of entry, bridges and roads - increasing trade and deepening our links.
As President Cyril Ramaphosa said we are not only going to talk about our plans but emphasise what we have already done.
Let me report on how the excavators are breaking ground as we implement the Infrastructure Investment Plan approved by Cabinet in May 2020.
TEARS FOR TENDANI AND DOCTOR! Aaron Dube
RESIDENTS from Leeuwfontein near Baviaanspoort held an emotional memorial service on Saturday, 17 April.
This after Tendani Hlungwani (43) and Doctor Setlai (51) died in separate incidents in the area within a week.
According to residents, Tendani was robbed and murdered on her way from work on 9 April, while Doctor was allegedly killed by metro cops on 13 April.
Residents told Daily Sun Tendani’s body was discovered in the bush not far from the road. Her daughter, Lebo (16) said: “We are devastated and want justice for our mother.”
Lebo said her mum was buried in Tshakhuma in Venda, Limpopo on Saturday.
Ipid probes death of man during standoff with metro cops in Tshwane Image: Supplied
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) is investigating the death of a man who was hit by a rubber bullet as Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) officers dispersed a crowd in Leeufontein, near Baviaanspoort.
The incident happened after a joint operation between the metro police, SAPS and the electricity department against illegal electricity connections in the area on Tuesday.
Ipid spokesperson Ndileka Cola confirmed that the directorate was investigating the matter.
TMPD spokesperson senior superintendent Isaac Mahamba said the incident was under internal investigation and a case of murder had been opened for investigation by SAPS and Ipid.
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An unidentified man has been shot and killed by Tshwane metro police officers.
The man was allegedly part of a crowd attempting to reconnect illegal electricity connections near Baviaanspoort on Tuesday evening.
The metro police have said they used rubber bullets to disperse the angry crowd, who pelted officers with stones.
Tshwane metro police officers have allegedly shot and killed a man when they tried to disperse an unruly crowd near Baviaanspoort.
The incident happened after illegal electricity connections were disconnected.
The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD), the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Electricity Department embarked on an operation to remove illegal connections in Leeufontein near Baviaanspoort in Tshwane on Tuesday morning.