Tshwane Metro Accused of Violating Finance Laws in Lynwood Road Project

Tshwane Metro Accused of Violating Finance Laws in Lynwood Road Project

The Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality has come under fire for allegedly contravening the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) by making an upfront payment to a...
The main road in Skierlik informal settlement, Mamelodi, is muddy and potholed. Photo: Warren Mabona

Mamelodi shack dwellers given stands a decade ago still live without...

To visit Skierlik informal settlement in Mamelodi one has to negotiate muddy and near-impassable roads with potholes filled with stagnant water. When GroundUp visited...
Maponya Mall shooting a threat to public transport system stability

Maponya Mall shooting a threat to public transport system stability

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has met with all public transport operators in Soweto as part of efforts to find lasting...
Two More Arrested in Connection with Germiston Home Affairs Arson to Appear in Court

Two More Arrested in Connection with Germiston Home Affairs Arson to...

Two additional suspects arrested in connection with the torching of the Home Affairs office in Germiston are expected to appear in court today. This...
National Convention: Mamelodi Residents Demand Action on Crime, Drugs, and Unemployment

National Convention: Mamelodi Residents Demand Action on Crime, Drugs, and Unemployment

Frustrated community members in Mamelodi are urging leaders at the ongoing national convention to address pressing issues, including rampant crime, drug abuse, and unemployment,...
DA Names Cilliers Brink as Tshwane Mayoral Candidate, Vows to End Corruption

DA Names Cilliers Brink as Tshwane Mayoral Candidate, Vows to End...

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has officially announced Cilliers Brink as its mayoral candidate for the Tshwane Municipality, promising to restore effective governance amid growing...
Attorney Arrested for Theft and Fraud in Multi-Year Property Scam

Attorney Arrested for Theft and Fraud in Multi-Year Property Scam

Catherine Wilheminah Papenfus (54), a disbarred attorney and conveyancer, appeared before the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Thursday, 14 August 2025, following...
‘Resign and Bring Us Your Pension’ – The Ridiculous Scam That Actually Worked

‘Resign and Bring Us Your Pension’ – The Ridiculous Scam That...

Adrian Aval Kiweewa (31) and Joanita Amumpiire (36) appeared before the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, facing fraud...
Soweto Community Demands Action After Deadly Attack on E-Hailing Drivers; Threatens to Shut Down Maponya Mall

Soweto Community Demands Action After Deadly Attack on E-Hailing Drivers; Threatens...

Tensions remain high outside Maponya Mall in Soweto following a violent attack on e-hailing drivers allegedly by taxi operators last night. Community members have...
Johannesburg Mayor Assures Financial Stability Amid Treasury Concerns

Johannesburg Mayor Assures Financial Stability Amid Treasury Concerns

City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has addressed the media regarding the municipality’s financial status, assuring residents that his administration is implementing a turnaround...
Soweto Protests Escalate: Taxi Torched as Residents Threaten to Shut Down Maponya Mall

Soweto Protests Escalate: Taxi Torched as Residents Threaten to Shut Down...

Angry residents in Soweto have vowed to continue protests, threatening to shut down Maponya Mall for seven days unless management addresses safety concerns for...
A general view of the Villa Bianca apartment complex in Germiston where residents may be facing eviction by neighbouring Ekurhuleni West TVET College, which wants to convert the flats to student accommodation.

College tries to evict 27 families to make way for students

About 27 families may be evicted from Villa Bianca, a block of flats owned by Ekurhuleni West TVET College in Germiston. Some of...