GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE COMMAND CENTRE REMAINS OPEN 24/7 DURING THE FESTIVE SEASON

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The Department of Social Development reminds members of the public that the Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC) remains fully operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, providing free, confidential and immediate support to survivors of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF). 

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The GBVCC offers online trauma counselling, telephonic support, referrals to Social Workers, shelters, psychosocial services and law enforcement, ensuring that survivors receive timely assistance when they need it most. As South Africa enters the festive season, the Department urges communities to remain vigilant and to report all forms of GBVF, noting that this period is historically associated with an increase in cases. Speaking on the readiness of the Centre, Department of Social Development GBVCC Centre Manager, Ms. Carol Tladi, said the festive period often places women and children at heightened risk. “Our data consistently shows that cases of gender-based violence increase during the festive season. 

Alcohol abuse, as well as the use of legal and illegal substances, remains one of the key drivers contributing to these incidents,” said Tladi. Ms. Tladi assured the public that the GBVCC is prepared to respond to increased demand during this period, emphasising that no survivor should suffer in silence. 

The Department of Social Development calls on families, communities and individuals to play an active role in preventing violence, supporting survivors and reporting perpetrators. GBVF is everyone’s responsibility. 

Help is available. Speak out. For assistance, contact the GBV Command Centre: Call: 0800 428 428 Dial: *120*7867# from any cellphone Send a “Please Call Me” to *120*7867# 

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RAND WATER INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE (DECEMBER 2025 – JANUARY 2026)

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Government acknowledges the significant hardship experienced by households, businesses and communities across Gauteng following the recent Rand Water infrastructure maintenance, which resulted in widespread water supply disruptions. We recognise that access to water is a basic human right, and we empathise deeply with residents who have been affected, particularly vulnerable households and those in higher-lying areas. 

In response to the situation, the Minister of Water and Sanitation and the Premier of Gauteng convened an urgent meeting on 19 December 2025 with all key stakeholders, including Rand Water, the Department of Water and Sanitation, the Gauteng Provincial Government, the City of Johannesburg and Johannesburg Water. The purpose of the engagement was to receive a comprehensive, first-hand update on the maintenance programme, assess its impact, and ensure decisive interventions to accelerate recovery and stabilise supply. 

The first phase of the planned maintenance, undertaken from Saturday, 13 December to Sunday, 15 December 2025, was successfully completed by Rand Water. This phase included the removal of Wash Water Pump 10 for refurbishment, as well as Eskom-related maintenance activities at Stations 2 and 4 at the Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant. These works affected the Palmiet, Zwartkopjes and Mapleton systems, which were fully depleted during the shutdown. 

Following the completion of maintenance, the systems required careful recharging to restore supply to Rand Water reservoirs and subsequently to municipal reservoirs. 

We are pleased to confirm that these systems have since recovered and are now operating at full pumping capacity, with recovery continuing across both Rand Water and municipal networks. Notwithstanding this progress, the City of Johannesburg and Johannesburg Water have advised that some areas within the Erand Reservoir supply zone continue to experience intermittent supply, low pressure or no water, particularly in higher-lying areas. 

Targeted operational interventions remain underway to stabilise supply and accelerate recovery. Encouragingly, the Erand Reservoir has shown notable improvement overnight and is currently supplying at a fair level, enabling more areas to gradually receive water as the system rebalances. 

Technical teams are actively bleeding the network to remove airlocks, which is a critical step in restoring effective flow and system stability. Areas still experiencing challenges include Noordwyk, Halfway House, Carlswald, parts of Kyalami and surrounding high-lying areas. Government and municipal teams remain on the ground, working continuously to restore full and consistent supply as quickly as possible. 

In parallel with these technical efforts, Johannesburg Water engaged ward councillors well in advance of the scheduled maintenance to ensure coordinated communication and preparedness at community level. These engagements focused on the scope of the maintenance, anticipated impacts, alternative water supply arrangements and expected recovery timelines. 

Councillors assisted in identifying and agreeing on tanker distribution points and schedules, with a shared understanding that alternative supply cannot fully substitute reticulated water. 

At the most recent engagement on 19 December 2025, councillors expressed appreciation for the manner in which the recovery process and alternative water provision have been managed, despite the challenges experienced in certain areas. 

Johannesburg Water’s technical and operational teams continue to work around the clock to stabilise affected reservoirs and towers. While supply has improved significantly across much of the Erand supply zone, alternative water provision remains in place where required, and the system is being closely monitored. 

Further updates will be provided as full stabilisation is achieved. Rand Water has cancelled the planned maintenance work that commenced on Friday, 19 December 2025 and was originally scheduled for completion by Sunday, 21 December 2025. 

The cancellation was necessitated by a fault with a passing valve connecting the G34 and Q5 pipelines. As a result, water supply to the affected meters was fully restored last night to ensure continuity of service while the technical issue is addressed. 

The third phase is scheduled from 04:00 on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, until 08:00 on Thursday, 8 January 2026. This phase entails the replacement of valves and a meter on the F18 pipeline, affecting the Kagiso Township meter in Mogale City Local Municipality. Additional work will include the replacement of isolation valves on the F15, F28, F39 and F45 pipelines. Affected areas will include Azaadville Tower, Leratong Hospital meters in Mogale City, Azaadville Gardens meter in Rand West, and Meadowlands North and South, Fleurhof, Roodepoort Deep, Doornkop North and Braamfischer Extension 8 in the City of Johannesburg. 

The final phase of the maintenance programme is scheduled from 06:00 on 16 January 2026 until 11:30 on 17 January 2026. This phase involves the removal and refurbishment of Lethabo Pump Set 6, resulting in a temporary reduction of 200 megalitres per day from Vereeniging. Approximately 20% of meters in Emfuleni Local Municipality will be affected, with possible limited impact on Ngwathe and Metsimaholo Local Municipalities, as well as industries supplied by the Sasolburg reservoir. 

The Sasolburg reservoir will be filled in advance, and the impact is therefore expected to be minimal. Rand Water has formally engaged all affected municipalities, which are responsible for implementing alternative water supply measures and for conducting detailed communication with communities at ward and sectional level. 

Drawing on lessons from the past week, municipalities are urged to strengthen communication, improve coordination, and intensify efforts to manage internal pumping, storage and losses. This includes fast-tracking reservoir refurbishment projects and scaling up leak repair programmes to reduce water losses. Government once again extends its sincere apology to all residents and businesses for the inconvenience caused by this essential infrastructure maintenance programme. 

We assure the public that these interventions are necessary to safeguard the long-term reliability and resilience of the water supply system. 

We remain fully committed to restoring normality without undue delay and appreciate the patience, understanding and cooperation shown by communities during this period. 

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SIU SECURES SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN NLC GRANT INVESTIGATION MINENHLE DLAMINI

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SIU SECURES SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN NLC GRANT INVESTIGATION MINENHLE DLAMINI 

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has successfully concluded a settlement agreement with Ms. Minenhle Dlamini, one of the beneficiaries of funds irregularly received from the Mshandukani Foundation NPO as part of the ongoing investigation into the misappropriation of National Lotteries Commission (NLC) grant funding.

In terms of the settlement agreement, Ms. Dlamini has agreed to repay the full amount of R50,000.00 she received in 2016 from the Mshandukani Foundation NPO, which was funded through an NLC grant intended for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games Roadshow. The funds were not used for their intended purpose.

The SIU investigation revealed that the Mshandukani Foundation NPO, acting as a conduit applicant through SASCOC, received approximately R24.8 million from the NLC. These funds were subsequently distributed to several beneficiaries, including Ms. Dlamini, without lawful justification or in contravention of the grant agreement.

Ms. Dlamini has fully cooperated with the SIU investigation and has acknowledged that the funds were not lawfully due to her. The repayment forms part of the SIU’s broader efforts to recover misappropriated public funds and hold all recipients of irregular payments accountable, regardless of the amount involved.

The SIU continues to pursue civil and criminal action against other individuals and entities implicated in the broader scheme, including former NLC officials, board members, and other recipients of irregular payments.

The recovered funds will be returned to the National Lotteries Commission for redistribution to lawful beneficiaries in line with its mandate to support good causes.

The primary mission of the SIU is to recover proceeds from beneficiaries of NLC grant funding who are involved in unlawful activities, thereby restoring the State’s financial losses.

Authorised by President Cyril Ramaphosa through Proclamation R32 of 2020, the SIU is dedicated to investigating allegations of corruption and maladministration within the NLC and to recovering financial losses incurred by the State. 

The SIU is empowered to initiate civil proceedings in the High Court or a Special Tribunal to address any wrongdoing it identifies, in accordance with the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act 74 of 1996. Any evidence of criminal conduct uncovered during investigations will be forwarded to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for further legal action.

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CITY OF JOHANNESBURG MOURNS THE PASSING OF DJ WARRAS “SHADY LURKER” 

The Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Councillor Dada Morero, will attend the memorial service for DJ Warras “Shady Lurker,” Warrick Stock, today to honour his life, legacy, and the profound impact he made on the creative and music communities. 

The memorial service will take place at The Galleria (M1 Place, 10 Eastern Service Road, Marlboro, Sandton) at 11:00

On Thursday, the Executive Mayor visited the family home to personally convey his heartfelt condolences and offer comfort and support to Warrick’s mother, his children, and the entire family during this time of immense grief. The City stands with them, holding their pain in our hearts. 

The City of Johannesburg mourns the tragic loss of a young life and extends its deepest sympathies to all those affected by this painful passing. We recognise the profound sorrow that touches not only family and friends, but everyone whose life Warrick touched with his kindness, talent, and unwavering spirit. 

The Executive Mayor assures the family and the public that the matter is receiving the necessary attention from law enforcement authorities and that the law must be allowed to take its full course. Justice for Warrick remains paramount. 

The City calls on residents to honour Warrick’s memory with compassion, unity, and respect.

Let us reach out to one another, support those in mourning, and cherish the bonds that hold our community together as we navigate this difficult time. In this time of deep sorrow, we gently urge everyone—especially leaders and those responding to this profound loss—to refrain from using the passing of someone as remarkable as Warrick for political purposes. 

What our community truly needs now is to come together in compassion, honouring and cherishing the extraordinary legacy of servant leadership, selfless service, and tireless advocacy for others that Warrick leaves in our hearts. 

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ANC UNEQUIVOCALLY CONDEMNS AFRIFORUM AND KALLIE KRIEL FOR RACIST DISINFORMATION AND ATTACKS ON SOUTH AFRICA’S DEMOCRACY

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The African National Congress unequivocally condemns Kallie Kriel and AfriForum for their latest actions, which constitute a reckless, racist, and deliberate campaign to undermine South Africa’s sovereignty, discredit lawful state institutions, and incite fear through manufactured disinformation. 

This conduct is no longer fringe rhetoric; it is a calculated political project aimed at destabilising our democracy and fracturing social cohesion. The lawful intervention by the Department of Home Affairs against unauthorized foreign nationals operating illegally in South Africa has been cynically distorted by AfriForum into a false narrative of racial persecution. 

This is not a misunderstanding of facts but an intentional attempt to poison public discourse, incite racial hysteria, and portray South Africa as a hostile state to external right-wing networks. Such behaviour is unpatriotic and dangerous. 

AfriForum has once again chosen to posture as a conduit for foreign political interests instead of a responsible organisation rooted in South Africa’s constitutional reality. By internationalising domestic matters, exaggerating false claims of victimhood, and lobbying external actors against our country, they reveal themselves as wedge drivers whose politics depend on division. As Isithwalandwe President OR Tambo warned, these are those who travel from ear to ear sowing discord, weakening unity, and undermining the people’s confidence in their own state. 

The ANC calls on the people of South Africa to rise and defend our democracy, rejecting AfriForum’s racist disinformation campaign. We call on workers, youth, faith communities, progressive Afrikaners, and all peaceloving South Africans to refuse to stay silent in the face of provocation. Our freedom was won through sacrifice and struggle, not so that a small group could distort reality, insult the intelligence of our people, and endanger national unity. 

We further call on the South African government to act firmly and decisively, within the law, against any organisation or individual that persistently undermines constitutional institutions, spreads racial hatred, or colludes with external forces against South Africa. Our sovereignty is non-negotiable and no one is above the law. South Africa was forged through courage, solidarity, and a shared commitment to justice and belongs to all who live in it. 

The ANC will not allow racist disinformation to reverse our gains or to drag our nation backwards. The people must speak out, defend their nation and mobilise against such elements. 

It is time we expose the truth, and defend the democratic project. 

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CONFIRMATION OF NOMINATIONS TO THE NATIONAL DIALOGUE STEERING COMMITTEE

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CONFIRMATION OF NOMINATIONS TO THE NATIONAL DIALOGUE STEERING COMMITTEE

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President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as Convenor of the National Dialogue, has confirmed the nominations received from different social sectors to the Steering Committee of the National Dialogue.

 

In line with his responsibility in terms of Section 83 of the Constitution to promote national unity, President Cyril Ramaphosa has convened an inclusive National Dialogue to address the challenges confronting the country. 

 

The National Dialogue Steering Committee is responsible for setting strategic priorities and coordinating implementation of the National Dialogue process across the country.

 

In confirming the nominations, President Ramaphosa is giving effect to the decision of the First National Convention, held on 15-16 August 2025, that agreed that all identified social sectors should nominate representatives to serve on the Steering Committee.

 

This was to ensure that the National Dialogue is an inclusive and citizen-led process that accommodates all sectors that want to be involved in shaping the destiny of our country. 

 

Over the last few months, many organisations in the 33 identified sectors and 6 sub-sectors held various meetings to identify their nominees. Every effort has been made to ensure that no sector of our society is left behind.

 

In addition to the sectoral representatives, the President was invited to nominate 2 representatives and the former Preparatory Task Team and Convention Organising Committee was invited to nominate 3 persons.

 

Provision has also been made for the Steering Committee to co-opt up to 5 people with appropriate expertise and experience. This is to ensure that no voice is left out of the National Dialogue process. 

 

The National Dialogue has been convened as a citizen-led, society-wide and inclusive process to reflect on the multiple challenges our country faces, agree on a shared vision for our future in the next decades and the priority actions that should be undertaken across the different sectors of society. 

Through the National Dialogue, we seek to forge a new social compact that will unite all South Africans on the kind of socioeconomic development and transformation our country should undergo in the next decades.

 

The Eminent Persons Group, which is comprised of prominent South Africans appointed as guarantors of the integrity and inclusivity of the National Dialogue process, compiled the nominations from the sectors and presented these to the President for confirmation.

 

The Steering Committee is expected to convene early in January 2026 for its inaugural meeting and induction. Once established, the Steering Committee will be able to co-opt members as agreed by the National Convention and assist any sectors that have not yet completed their nominations process.

 

President Ramaphosa has thanked all nominees for making themselves available for the Steering Committee. “I wish all Steering Committee members well in undertaking this important task to advance the building of a free, equal, united and prosperous nation,” he said.

The members of the Steering Committee are:
 
Sectoral Nominees

 

1.             Valentia Andrews  

 National NGOs / NPO Networks

2.             Michelle Arendse   Khoisan Leaders

3.             Ashley Benjamin   Labour and Unions

4.             Dumisile Cele                  Children

5.             Cynthia Chishimba          

National NGOs / NPO Networks

6.             Rebecca Como               Khoisan Leaders

7.             Duduzile Dlamini         Sex Work

8.             Scelo Duma  Government Departments

9.             Khanyisa Dunjwa          Health / HIV

10.           Luyolo Dwesi                 Youth

11.         Keagen Je-ron Gertse 

Represented Political Parties

12.         Jimmy Ntobeko Gotyana          

National NGOs / NPO Networks

13.         Annette Theresa Griessel  Foundations

14.         Crispin Hemson     

Restorative Justice, Peace & Safety

15.         Cheryl Hendricks   Women

16.         Josephilda Hlope.   Government Departments

17.         Lance Joel  Government Departments

18.         Howard Johnson   Small Businesses, Stokvels & Informal Economy

19.         Moipone Jwayi                 

Rural & Agricultural / Land Rights

20.         Marble Bore Kalembo   LGBTQIA+

21.         Luzuko Khohli                   

Arts, Culture and Creative Industries

22.         Steven Thapelo Khunou                 

Faith Based Organisations

23.         Bosa Ledwaba       Women

24.         Tebogo Legodi       LGBTQIA+

25.         Lawrence Elijah Lekgowane  Transport

26.         Gomolemo Lesejane           

Faith Based Organisations

27.         Siyabulela Lucas   Persons with Disabilities

28.         Innocent Madlala                Small Businesses, Stokvels & Informal Economy

29.         Mahlatse Martinah Kgaladi Magoro        Persons with Disabilities

30.         Bridgemohan Maharaj                  

Faith Based Organisations

31.         Mxolisi President Siphamandla Mahlangu   Persons with Disabilities

32.         Realeboga Makgeledise  Youth

33.         Thulasizwe Makhanya  Foundations

34.         Octavia Thenjiwe Makhubu Education

35.         Malemolla David Makhura 

Represented Political Parties

36.         Thabo Makwela  Small Businesses, Stokvels & Informal Economy

37.         Steve Mashiya  Foundations

38.         Loungo Masire                   

Arts, Culture and Creative Industries

39.         Kganki Matabane   Formal Business 

40.         Khulekani Mathe   Formal Business 

41.         Looks Matoto  Persons with Disabilities

42.         Busisiwe Mavuso   Formal Business 

43.         Nokuthula Caritus Mazibuko      Academia, Think Tanks & Research

44.         Odwa Mbane  Formerly Incarcerated

45.         Hussein Mubaarak Mbonambi                  Faith Based Organisations

46.         Palesa Rosemary Mboweni   Women

47.         Buhle Mchunu   

Academia, Think Tanks & Research

48.         Charles Mcunu              Transport 

49.         Promise Memela           Health / HIV

50.         Mabalane Mfundisi       Health / HIV

51.         Donald Mkhwanazi       Students

52.         Shannon Nontobeko Mokoena                 Rural & Agricultural / Land Rights

53.         Busang Obakeng Molekane   Sports

54.         Mzwandile Molo  

Faith Based Organisations

55.        David Morema  Government Departments

56.         Boitumelo Mosenogi              

Small Businesses, Stokvels & Informal Economy

57.         Keitumetse Fatimata Moutloatse                GBVF

58.         Kunene Mpho              

Media, Linguistic & Communication

59.         Tshilidzi Mulaudzi   

Academia, Think Tanks & Research

60.         Muriel Mamotala Mumba 

Civic Movements & Local Organisations

61.         Treasure Ndesi          Men's Sector

62.         Marshall Nelson       Education

63.         Nondumiso Ngonyama    Traditional Leaders

64.         Beau Nkaelang     Men's Sector

65.         Mbali Nkosi          Youth

66.         Matthew Parks    Labour and Unions

67.         Letsiri Phaahla    Traditional Leaders

68.         Tshegofatso Tebogo Phakisa             Media, Linguistic & Communication

69.         Zandile Phiri Represented Political Parties

70.         Romeo Qetsimani   Arts, Culture and Creative Industries

71.         Nkanyiso Radebe  Restorative Justice, Peace & Safety

72.         Lebogang Ramafoko  Media, Linguistic & Communication

73.         Hayley Reichert   Immigration

74.         Vanessa Samuel-Chetty   GBVF

75.         Edward Saunderson        Sports

76.         Fatima Shabodien Restorative Justice, Peace & Safety

77.         Ngaletjang Emily Shilakoe              Media, Linguistic & Communication

78.         Shakespeare Mandla Sibanyoni                 Rural & Agricultural / Land Rights

79.         Thandeka Patience Sibiya   Immigration

80.         Tolika Sibiya       Youth

81.         Lisa Silwana       Youth

82.         Tumi Sole  Civic Movements & Local Organisations

83.         Patric Solomons        Children

84.         Sandile Soxokashe    Youth

85.         Sinesipho Soxujwa  Civic Movements & Local Organisations

86.         Qhamisa Tengile  Small Businesses, Stokvels & Informal Economy

87.         Mammatli Thakhuli-Nzuza                   Arts, Culture and Creative Industries

88.         Ntandane Thembelihle   GBVF

89.         Gerald Twala   Labour and Unions

90.         Riaan Van der Bergh     Education

91.         Tanya van Meelis   Labour and Unions

92.         Lee-Anne Walker       LGBTQIA+

93.         Monica Woodhouse   Children

94.         Xolani Benson Xala   Immigration

95.         Zwakele Zondo  Rural & Agricultural / Land Rights

 

Nominees of the Convention Organising Committee

 

96.         Boichoko Ditlhake                             

97.         Tessa Dooms

 

Nominees of the President

 

98.         Mduduzi Mbada

99.         Zwoitwaho Nevhutalu

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