Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi told an unnamed Cabinet minister, presumably Minister of Police Bheki Cele, who was not present, ‘Your days are numbered.’
The controversy around the Gauteng Crime Prevention Wardens, and the unlawful manner of their establishment, refuses to go away. A complaint has been lodged with the Public Protector by the NGO, Accountability Now, and political parties in Gauteng are questioning the legality of the wardens. In.
As of 13 October 2023, at least 18 reservoirs were at critical levels, while 40 reservoirs were being “throttled” between 9pm and 4am to restore water levels. This leaves many areas short of water at night.
The detailed report will answer the many unanswered questions surrounding the blaze that tore through a Marshalltown building in August and the prevalence of hijacked buildings in Johannesburg.
The independent commission, tasked with uncovering possible causes of the fire that claimed the lives of 77 people was scheduled to commence on Sunday, but was postponed.