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The Citizen
03-06-2025
- General
- The Citizen
PICS: Sleeves rolled up for a cleaner Vaal
MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, MEC Jacob Mamabolo has mobilized comprehensive support for Emfuleni Local Municipality's '#OperationPhakamaVaal' , an initiative led by Executive Mayor Councillor Sipho Radebe aimed at cleaning up all illegal dumping sites across the region. This impactful campaign is scheduled to run until 8 June 2025, with the goal of restoring dignity and cleanliness to the community. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
02-06-2025
- The Citizen
One dead, two injured in N2 shooting
One dead, two injured in N2 shooting Izingolweni traditional leader Inkosi Simphiwe Cele (39) and Mlondi Shandy (31) survived a shooting, however, the driver of the vehicle they were travelling in, Mazwili Cele (42), died at the scene. A case of murder and two charges of attempted murder have been opened for investigation after the incident on the N2 in Izingolweni on Tuesday afternoon last week. It is believed that Inkosi Cele was returning from the Vukuzithathe Tribal Authority after attending a business forum meeting. As his VW Polo sedan joined the N2, he came under attack by men in a white Toyota Corolla. A chase ensued and it is believed that Mazwili Cele knocked a cow, and the vehicle came to a stop on an embankment. It is alleged that all three got out of the vehicle and hid for safety. Inkosi Cele and Shandy were found wounded and taken to hospital, but Mazwili Cele was found dead. Police found 12 high calibre rifle cartridges and three 9mm cartridges on the scene. Ugu Saps District Communications said the motive for the shooting will be established during the unfolding investigations. No arrests have been made as yet. The MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, condemned the assassination attempt on Inkosi Cele. 'This attack is concerning as it paints a picture of a growing trend of violence targeting Amakhosi and other figures within the institution of traditional leadership.' Buthelezi called on law enforcement agencies to deploy all necessary resources to apprehend those responsible. He extended his condolences to the family of Mazwili Cele and wished Inkosi Cele and Shandy a speedy recovery. If anyone has information on the incident, contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111. HAVE YOUR SAY Like the South Coast Fever's Facebook page At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
25-04-2025
- Business
- IOL News
WATCH: Cogta MEC unveils transformative budget plans for KwaZulu-Natal
Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, is presenting the departmental budget policy speech, outlining a transformative vision for the province over the next year. At the heart of the MEC's proposals is the Small Town Rehabilitation Programme, an ambitious plan designed to breathe new life into the province's struggling towns. The initiative aims to address pressing economic challenges faced by these communities and ensure they are not left behind in the wider economic recovery. "We believe that every town has the potential to thrive; our role is to create the necessary conditions to facilitate this,' Buthelezi stated ahead of the address. Alongside economic revitalisation, Buthelezi is set to unveil a new service delivery model tailored to fast-track essential services and assist municipalities in executing critical infrastructure projects.
