Amnesty International South Africa has called on authorities to ensure that Abahlali baseMjondolo (AbM) activists are protected after threats were made against another of its leaders.
From facing R1.2bn Eskom debt to the slow progress of national government intervention, 2023 has been a roller-coaster ride for the cash-strapped Enoch Mgijima municipality. The Komani-based local authority tried every trick in the book to cut costs in an attempt to service its debt with the power utility, including moves to sidestep a salary hike for its employees.
With the holidays fast approaching, and a response still required from the Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions (DDPP), fraud accused Portia “Pankie” Sizani has a long wait ahead of her for her retrial.