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ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA LAERSKOOL AKASIA FINANCE OFFICER FOUND GUILTY OF FRAUD AND THEFT  The Gauteng Department of Education ( GDE ) welcomes the conviction and sentencing of a former Finance Clerk at Laerskool Akasia , following an investigation by the Department’s Anti-Corruption Unit . She was found guilty of fraud and theft and convicted by the Pretoria North Magistrate Court on 9 June 2025.  On 4 November 2025, the Court sentenced the former employee to three (3) years imprisonment, wholly suspended for five (5) years, and ordered repayment of R210 000 to the school.  KASIBC_AUDIO  : CLICK HERE ~ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v8poS8idGE2f-qfrX9HI9dMujevDjsG4/view?usp=drivesdk KASIBC_VIDEO : CLICK HERE ~  The Department’s internal investigation found that between 2019 and 2021, the former Finance Clerk stole approximately R846 000 in school funds and manipulated bank statements to conceal the theft. “The GDE commends its Anti-Corruption Unit for...

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi is using the Department of e-Government Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi is using the Department of e-Government to purchase equipment on behalf of the Department of Community Safety .  The Democratic Alliance (DA) believes that these purchases by e-Government are irregular, may contravene the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), and represent a misuse of public funds. These shocking revelations emerged during a recent meeting of the Gauteng Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on e-Government , where it was confirmed that the Department of e-Government has been purchasing equipment on behalf of the Department of Community Safety. Since the 2023/24 financial year, over R170 million has been spent by e-Government on items that fall outside its core mandate, including: R117 million on e-panic buttons and private-sector response services. R53 million on the purchase of CCTV cameras ; and R900 000 on ...

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA Seshego Suspect nabbed for fatally Stabbing POLOKWANE - An 18-year-old male suspect is expected to appear before the Seshego Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 10 November 2025, after he allegedly stabbed a 31-year-old man to death on Friday, 07 November 2025, at about 16:00 in Makgofe , outside Seshego in the Capricorn District . According to preliminary reports, the suspect attacked the victim with a sharp object, stabbing him in the upper body along a tarred road near a local supermarket. The victim was certified dead on the scene by Emergency Medical Services . The motive behind the incident is not yet known, and police investigations are continuing. The suspect was swiftly traced and arrested shortly after the incident through the coordinated efforts of the Seshego Detectives and Crime Prevention members. He will appear before the Seshego Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 10 November 2025, facing a charge of murder. Police investigations are ongoing. MAKE...

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA World Leaders must act now to tackle Inequality G20   Dear Fellow South African,     When South Africa took over the Presidency of the G20 nearly a year ago, we identified ‘ equality ’ as one of the pillars of our term, alongside ‘ solidarity ’ and ‘sustainability’.   We chose to focus on equality because it is essential to a more stable, prosperous and sustainable world. If the G20 is going to live up to its mission to tackle pressing global economic and financial issues, then it needs to significantly and urgently reduce inequality.   Global wealth inequality is stark. The world’s richest 10 percent account for more than half of total global income. These people account for a staggering 74 percent of total global wealth. The human cost of these inequalities is severe; one in four people globally face moderate or severe food insecurity .   These huge disparities are unjust and consign billions of people to poverty...

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA 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 promot...

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA 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” fo...

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA 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 considerati...