BAKONE IS CALLING! ๐ฆ๐ฅ
A serious lineup is stepping into Spring Fiesta! From Da Capo & Manoo (FRA) to Caiiro, Enoo Napa, Culoe De Song, Kususa & more.
๐ 03 OCT 2026
๐ Wild Waters Complex, Ekurhuleni
๐๏ธ Tickets: https://t.co/lWBbX0UimJ
#SpringFiesta2026#Bakone
Rand Water has told Kaya News that the Rand West City local municipality owes about ONE BILLION RAND in unpaid bills.
The outstanding debt has led to a 20% reduction in water supply to areas across the municipality.ย
One of the hardest hit areas is Glenharvie in Westonaria - where residents took to the streets to vent their frustration.
The residents are expected to meet tonight to agree on a plan to intensify their strike. PM
#KayaNews
"Die waterkrisis waaronder Glenharvie in die Rand West-plaaslike munisipaliteit (Randfontein, Westonaria) al vir 23 dae gebuk gaan, is nou besig om na omliggende gebiede uit te brei." - Rdl. Fred Steffers
๐Artikel: https://t.co/CxNkLljwwK
MEDIA STATEMENT
Issued by City of Johannesburg Department of Public safety
Date: 20 October 2025
*MMC Public Safety concerned over the unlawful arrest of five JMPD Tactical Response Unit (TRU) by SAPS. *
The MMC Public safety Dr Mgcini Tshwaku expresses profound outrage and concern over the unlawful arrest of five dedicated members of our Tactical Response Unit (TRU) and two officers from our Vehicle Recovery Unit by members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) at Bekkersdal SAPS. This incident, which occurred during a legitimate vehicle recovery operation, highlights a disturbing pattern of interference and hostility that undermines collaborative law enforcement efforts in Gauteng and endangers public safety.
On 17 October 2025 , TRU officers received credible intelligence information regarding a stolen vehicle and Acting swiftly the team located and initiated the processing of recovering the vehicle at the scene.
While the JMPD officers were securing evidence and preparing for impoundment, SAPS officers from Bekkersdal station arrived unannounced and proceeded to arrest our team on baseless and fabricated charges.
In a blatant abuse of power, SAPS confiscated our officersโ personal firearms, cellular phones, and official vehicles, detaining them over the entire weekend without due process. When JMPD Internal Affairs investigators arrived at the station to demand accountability and clarity on the arrests, they were unceremoniously chased away by the Bekkersdal SAPS who refused to provide any explanation on the arrest and charging of JMPD tactical personnel engaged in routine duties.
Further deeper information gathering investigation by JMPD TRU and K9 reveal that the vehicle in question is believed to belong to a notorious zama zama (illegal mining syndicate) kingpin operating in the West Rand area . It remains deeply puzzlingโand frankly suspiciousโwhy SAPS Bekkersdal chose to arrest JMPD and recovery team mid-operation rather than offering assistance to process the scene and seize assets from high-level organized crime. This raises serious questions about potential conflicts of interest and whether certain elements within SAPS are prioritizing protection of criminal networks over public safety.
The JMPD officer are due to appear in court and there has been a confusion where which one they will be appearing on. Their matter is not on courts , but we were told that they will be appearing. We are being taken from pillar to post.
The JMPD unequivocally calls on Gauteng Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni to intervene immediately in this matter. We demand a thorough, independent investigation into the conduct of the Bekkersdal SAPS officers involved, including their motives for the unjustified arrests and Transparency and accountability are non-negotiable; the people of Johannesburg deserve law enforcement agencies that work together, not against each other.
The JMPD remains committed to serving and protecting the residents of Johannesburg with integrity and resolve. We will not be intimidated or deterred from our mandate to recover stolen assets, dismantle criminal syndicates, and ensure safer streets. However, incidents like this erode public trust and embolden lawbreakers.
This incident is indication of deeper problems within SAP, hence the department has welcomed the establishment of Adhoc
Committee on the investigation of allegations of General Mkhwanazi and noted also the Madlanga Commission establishment.
We urge Commissioner Mthombeni, and relevant oversight bodies to speedily resolve this issue.
Public safety Media Liaison Officer
Email: [email protected][email protected]
Phone: 083 212 2717
End of Statement
The EFFโs Statement on the Joint Press Briefing by Cyril Ramaphosa and Donald Trump Regarding Conditions in South Africa and CIC Julius Malema
-The EFF is proud that its legislative and political agenda, led by the President and Commander in Chief Julius Malema has shaken the corridors of imperialism in Washington. Our Commander in Chief can be considered in the lines of great revolutionaries, as Donald Trump in his illiterate rants has called for his arrest for daring to call for land expropriation without compensation. As a result, the EFF is concerned by this call that something must be done to stop the EFF President from chanting a liberation heritage song.
South Africaโs latest crime statistics showed that more people are murdered in South Africa than are killed in war-torn Ukraine.
https://t.co/mk46jfy7Tg
โฆ๏ธEFF Turns 10โฆ๏ธ
This year marks 10 years of the EFF unbroken struggle, therefore we invite all South Africans, Africans and the people of the world to join us during the festival of the poor on the 29th of July 2023 at FNB Stadium, as we celebrate our 10th anniversary!
#EFFTurns10