MINISTER SENZO MCHUNU’S WILLINGNESS TO STEP ASIDE

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MINISTER SENZO MCHUNU’S WILLINGNESS TO STEP ASIDE 

The African National Congress confirms that Comrade Senzo Mchunu had indicated his willingness to step aside from organisational work following the announcement of the Commission of Inquiry by President Cyril Ramaphosa. 

The ANC acknowledges his continued cooperation with the Madlanga Commission and the ANC Integrity Commission, in line with the movement’s values of accountability, discipline, and respect for due process. The National Executive Committee (NEC) discussed the circumstances surrounding Comrade Mchunu’s matter and, consistent with the provisions of the ANC Constitution and established policy on such matters, agreed that he would continue to perform organisational tasks while on special leave from his Cabinet responsibilities. 

The ANC continues to monitor developments, and the NEC will revisit its discussion should new developments arise that warrant further consideration. 

As a movement rooted in renewal and ethical leadership, the ANC reiterates that once a member is criminally charged, they voluntarily step aside from their responsibilities until the conclusion of such matters. 

This policy position, unique to the ANC, reflects the organisation’s enduring commitment to integrity, transparency, and accountability.   

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Five unregistered patrollers sentenced for murder, kidnapping and assault

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Five unregistered patrollers sentenced for murder, kidnapping and assault

EZIBELENI - The Cacadu High Court sentenced Nkosana Sandlana (41), Sivuyile Mlondolozi (39),Dumisani Kubayi (30), Luyanda Toto (39) and Thanduxolo September (41) to 31 years' of direct imprisonment each for kidnapping (two counts), murder and assault common. The five individuals were part of a group of unregistered patrollers in the area of EZibeleni. The sentences will run concurrently, meaning each will serve 20 years' of direct imprisonment 

In June 2022, the five stormed into the shack of Emihle Mrubata (26), and demanded a cellphone, which they believed she stole from her employer. 

When they could not get the phone, they assaulted and kidnapped Mrubata and her friend, Luzuko Mzinjana (29). 

Mrubata and Mzinjana were severely assaulted in the open field. 

Mzinjana later succumbed to her injuries at Nomzamo clinic at EZibeleni. 

The five suspects were arrested and later released on bail. Their case was transferred to the Cacadu High Court, where they were convicted in May 2025.

On Wednesday, 05 November 2025, the Cacadu High Court sentenced them as follows :

-For kidnapping (two counts) to each undergo 10 years' imprisonment, 

- For assault common to undergo one year of direct imprisonment, 

- For murder to undergo twenty 20 years’ imprisonment. 

The District Commissioner Major General Rudolph Adolph is pleased with the sentence as it will send a stern warning to those who think vigilantism is a solution in the fight against crime. 

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MALARIA WARNINGS FOR COMMUNITIES

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MALARIA WARNINGS FOR COMMUNITIES 

The Gauteng Department of Health has today hosted the SADC Malaria Day 2025 provincial commemoration at Makause Informal Settlement in Germiston, Ekurhuleni district, under the regional theme “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite.” 

The event brought together healthcare professionals, local stakeholders, community health workers and residents to raise awareness about Malaria prevention, symptoms and the importance of early detection, especially ahead of the busy festive season. 

Although Gauteng is not a Malariaendemic province, the rise in imported and travel-related Malaria cases remains a concern, particularly in high-risk areas such as Ekurhuleni. Delivering the keynote address, the Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, urged residents to take Malaria seriously and seek help early when they experience the common symptoms. “Malaria is preventable. Malaria is treatable. Malaria can kill, but it doesn’t have to,” said MEC Nkomo-Ralehoko. “If you have travelled to a Malaria area and start experiencing fever, chills, headaches, vomiting or body pain, don’t guess, don’t wait. Go to your nearest clinic or hospital immediately.” The MEC emphasised that Ekurhuleni remains one of the districts with the highest incidence of Malaria in the province, recording 25 cases per 100 000 people between January 2022 and December 2024. 

This is attributed mainly to travel to endemic areas such as Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi during the festive and Easter seasons. “Today’s commemoration is not just about creating awareness, it’s about action,” the MEC added. “We are taking services directly into townships, informal settlements and hostels, because we believe access to health must not depend on where you live.” 

Activities for the day included a community walk-about, door-to-door health education, Malaria screening and referrals, mobile clinic services, and information-sharing sessions focused on travel health and prevention methods. Community health workers also played a key role in engaging residents in their home languages and ensuring culturally sensitive messaging. 

The Department reminded residents of the following key prevention measures: 

• Use insect repellent and sleep under insecticide-treated nets while traveling. 

• Take prescribed malaria prevention (chemoprophylaxis) when going to endemic areas. medication 

• Seek early testing and treatment at public health facilities when the symptoms occur. 

As Gauteng prepares for increased holiday travel, the Department is ramping up community outreach and travel health messaging across the province's districts. 

This forms part of broader efforts to reduce the malaria burden in the province and ensure no life is lost to a preventable and treatable disease. 

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195 Suspected Murderers among 13 164 Suspects arrested in October – 306 Firearms Recovered

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195 Suspected Murderers among 13 164 Suspects arrested in October – 306 Firearms Recovered

DURBAN – Various police operations, including Operation Shanela and day to day policing have resulted in the arrest of 13 164 suspects for different categories of crime in the month of October 2025 in KwaZulu-Natal.  

Tracing and tracking teams cornered and arrested 195 suspects who were linked to cases of murder and 214 suspects in connection with cases of attempted murder. Two hundred and sixty-two (262) suspects were nabbed for rape, whilst 11 suspects were arrested for attempted rape. Forty-five (45) suspects were also arrested for sexual assault cases and 271 people were arrested for transgression of the Domestic Violence Act. 

A total of 236 suspects were arrested for robbery cases, with 108 of them arrested for house robbery. Those who solve personal differences through violence were not spared, with 1 865 suspects arrested for assault with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (Assault GBH).

Firearms are the weapon of choice during the commission of serious and violent crimes. In efforts to rid the communities of all illegal firearms, police in KwaZulu-Natal recovered 306 firearms and over 3 000 rounds of ammunition of various calibre of firearms. Of the recovered firearms, 14 were rifles and 13 of them were homemade guns. A total of 452 suspects were arrested for property related crimes, with 231 of them arrested for burglary at residential premises. 

With the festive season upon us, residents are reminded to keep their doors and windows closed and locked, especially when there is no one in the house. Fifty-six (56) suspects were arrested for stock theft and 131 cattle, 109 goats and 13 sheep were recovered during the operations.

Motorists are once more urged to park their vehicles at safe parking spaces and ensure that their vehicles are properly locked. During October 2025 operations, 16 suspects were arrested for theft of motor vehicles and 52 suspects were arrested for theft out of motor vehicles. 

Driving under the influence of alcohol endangers oneself and other motorists, and police will enforce the law to the fullest. Nine hundred and thirty-one (931) motorists were arrested for drunken driving, whilst 2 034 people were arrested for drug related crimes.

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SIU Investigation Siyathemba Municipality

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SIU Investigation Siyathemba Municipality

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Siyathemba Municipality welcomes the proclamation by President Cyril Ramaphosa, authorising the Special Investigative Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of maladministration and corruption into financial matters dating back from 2016 until now.

Over the years, the DA has fought to get the municipality to address the critical lack of financial oversight within the municipality, particularly the dysfunctionality of the Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC).

MPAC is responsible for examining financial statements and audit reports and recommendations. It is also mandated to investigate irregular expenditure. We heard during the recent provincial inquiry by the South African Human Rights Commission into the state of Siyathemba that, as a result of MPAC’s dysfunctionality, accumulated irregular expenditure ballooned to over R366,240 million over the last fifteen years.

Part of the reason for the dysfunctionality was the lack of financial competence in the administration and of the MPAC chairpersons, the withholding of financial statements from the committee, and a lack of political will to expose financial irregularities within Siyathemba. This crippled MPAC’s oversight duty.

The DA tabled a motion of no confidence (MONC) against the Speaker in as far back as 2018. We subsequently made repeated calls on political and municipal management to help get the committee working again. Last year, we came as far as getting a MONC against the MPAC chairperson on the agenda. The motion was unsuccessful due to opposition in council.

The time for excuses is now over. Transparency regarding the failure of officials to bank cash, as well as the entering into dodgy contracts, including the R3 million plus printer and copier contract and the Information Technology contract, which has been running unchecked for over a decade at a minimum cost of R200 000 per month, must now be scrutinized.

All legacy infrastructure projects must also be thoroughly investigated. Legacy projects in Prieska and Marydale remain unfinished with progress ranging from 40% to 99% across five stalled projects, while Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) funds have been depleted. This includes the bulk sewer line, pump station, reservoir and sewerage networks. Of particular concern to the DA is the Prieska Waterborne Gravitational Sewer Network for existing 472 erven, in the E’thembeni Plakkerskamp. Millions of rands were spent but it remains unfinished, with open trenches and some trenches filled up without pipes.

With efforts finally underway to hold the municipal administration and the relevant politicians accountable, we are hopeful that this will urge more municipal employees to come forward about wrongdoing and misconduct, and will ultimately end in criminal prosecution for those who have stolen millions of rands of taxpayers’ money.

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