The Vandalism of G20 Signage and the Revamped Infrastructure City of Johannesburg

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The Vandalism of G20 Signage and the Revamped Infrastructure City of Johannesburg 

The Gauteng Provincial Government denounces and deeply condemns the malicious and seemingly coordinated acts of vandalism targeting the recently revamped public infrastructure around the City of Johannesburg on the eve of the G20 Leaders’ Summit. These mischievous and cowardly acts of vandalism, which include the destruction of newly installed G20 Summit signage near Nasrec by reported armed assailants and the damage to streetlights and traffic signals along the R55 route, represent a direct assault on our nation and its standing in the world. 

This is not petty crime, but it's a deliberate and malicious campaign of sabotage, designed to undermine and tarnish the image of our province and country as we prepare to welcome global leaders. These inexcusable and vindictive actions are aligned and designed to consolidate the work of smear merchants who are promoting outlandish conspiracy theories and a certain negative narrative about the country. 

The provincial government views this criminality in a serious light and will respond accordingly. We remind the perpetrators that this deliberate destruction of essential infrastructure is a severe criminal offence under the Criminal Matters Amendment Act of 2015, which specifically protects such assets, and the perpetrators face the prospect of imprisonment for up to 30 years. Additionally, anyone discovered in possession of stolen infrastructure material will be assumed guilty and have to prove their innocence due to reverse onus clauses. 

The full and unrelenting might of the law will be brought to bear on all those found to be responsible. “We are aware that some roguish elements are mobilising to cause chaos, and we are working in full cooperation with all national security structures. We have directed our law enforcement agencies to conduct a thorough investigation. We will identify, apprehend, and fully prosecute 

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MAFUBE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY SERVICES DELIVERY

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MAFUBE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY SERVICES DELIVERY 

The Democratic Alliance (DA) will push for urgent Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) to restore service delivery and financial stability in Mafube Local Municipality. These partnerships will ensure that communities receive consistent access to water, proper road maintenance, and functional sewage systems, services that have collapsed due to years of mismanagement and financial neglect.

Residents of Mafube Local Municipality are growing increasingly frustrated as they continue to face poor service delivery while municipal employees remain uncertain about their salaries. Basic services such as water, road repairs, and sewage maintenance have deteriorated.

Yet, the municipality continues to host mayoral imbizos and Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) events rather than addressing urgent community needs.

Acting Municipal Manager, Jamela Selapyane, recently expressed “sincere regret” for the delay in salary payments but failed to provide a payment date for October 2025 salaries. Rumours that salaries for October, November, and December will only be paid once the equitable share is received in December have left employees anxious. Labour unions already started with demonstrations on Friday, 7 November 2025, and the municipality closed their doors at 12:00 on that day.

Despite assurances that efforts are being made to resolve financial problems, invoices for services rendered have only been distributed since the 5th of November.
In Villiers, two private companies stepped in to supply purification chemicals after the town was left without water for three days.

In Ntswanasatsi, residents have been without water for three weeks due to a broken tanker, while in Frankfort, sewage leaks and water repairs are delayed because a municipal service vehicle is out of order. Managers claim worker absences are worsening service delays, though the acting municipal manager insists she is unaware of any strike.

We maintain that partnerships with the private sector are crucial for sustainable service delivery. However, Mafube’s management has repeatedly refused to enter into Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs), despite multiple negotiations.

A Section 139 intervention led by Thomas Mkhaza in 2022 sought to establish collaboration between the municipality and the Mafube Business Forum (MBF).

The proposed agreement aimed to promote corruption-free governance, financial sustainability, and efficient service delivery.

Rural Free State, a service provider, even offered free support for one year, including auditing water meters, training staff, and improving the billing system. Yet, management under both former administrator Adv. Mothusi Lepheana, the current acting municipal manager, and Selapyane rejected the plan, opting instead to hire multiple consultants at additional cost.

The DA highlights the municipality’s lack of accountability, transparency, and financial management as root causes of its ongoing collapse. We reiterate our mission to fix dysfunctional municipalities, end corruption, and ensure affordable, reliable services for all residents.

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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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