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Eyewitness News
24-05-2025
- Eyewitness News
Counterfeit goods to the value of R20 million seized in Bruma, Johannesburg
Cailynn Pretorius 24 May 2025 | 15:03 Counterfeit goods South African Police Service (SAPS) Picture: @SAPoliceService/Twitter JOHANNESBURG - Counterfeit items worth R20 million have been seized by police thanks to multi-disciplinary operations carried out in Johannesburg. Police said that they arrested 35 suspects in Bruma in connection with the alleged possession of counterfeit goods. One of the suspects was charged with violating the Counterfeit Goods Act. Police Spokesperson Amanda van Wyk said that 34 of the suspects were foreign nationals and had allegedly violated the Immigration Act. "Acting on intelligence gathered, the team executed search and seizure warrants in accordance with the Customs and Excise Act and the Counterfeit Goods Act. The operation led to the seizure of over 24,000 counterfeit items, including branded clothing, footwear, handbags, perfumes, jewellery, and cell phone accessories."
Eyewitness News
17-05-2025
- General
- Eyewitness News
Funds set aside for Knysna's water infrastructure repairs, says WC local govt official
Cailynn Pretorius 17 May 2025 | 8:05 Knysna residents collect water from a water tanker following supply interruptions in the area. Picture: Knysna Municipality/Facebook CAPE TOWN - Engineers will be working around the clock on the failed water pumps that caused the water supply disruption in Knysna this week. The Knysna Municipality confirmed to EWN that the water supply had been restored to the suburb of Rheenendal. The water woes struck the area nine days ago and authorities said they hoped that all areas would have running tap water by Monday. The head of department for local government in the Western Cape, Graham Paulse, said they had set aside funds for Knysna's water infrastructure repairs. "So, the Department of Local Government, under the guidance of Minister Bredell, has assisted both the municipality of Knysna, as well as the community of Knysna, so we have made a detailed assessment of the challenges and based on that, developed a support plan. We have also given them grant funding to the amount of R8 million," said Paulse. He added that while repairs were taking place, water tankers would be making frequent trips to the affected areas. "We have also assisted the community by arranging additional water tankers from other municipalities and there's a number of municipalities who have sent their tanker trucks so that the citizens can have more frequent water available to them while we address these challenges and fix the water supply systems by means of the water pumps," said Paulse.
Eyewitness News
05-05-2025
- Eyewitness News
Child Protection Month: Safety, well-being of children begin at home
Cailynn Pretorius 5 May 2025 | 3:22 © rawpixel/ CAPE TOWN - Concerns about child protection are back in the spotlight as the country marks Child Protection Month in May. The latest worries come amid lingering questions about the whereabouts of little Joshlin Smith, who went missing more than a year ago. The trio is expected to appear for sentencing proceedings in the Western Cape High Court this week. The Democratic Alliance (DA)'s Wendy Kaiser said that more needs to be done to raise awareness about child protection. "To parents and guardians, in particular, the duty of care is placed in your hands. The safety and well-being of our children begin at home, and your role is crucial in creating a nurturing and protective environment."
