Lee-Yandra Paulsen

The City of Cape Town is intensifying efforts to reduce water losses, allocating R500 million this financial year to replace 50 kilometres of ageing water pipes. In the past six months alone, nearly 22,000 leaks have been repaired as part of a broader strategy to safeguard supply. With dam levels currently at 57% and declining, the metro is also accelerating plans to diversify water sources beyond surface water systems. Mayoral […]

Action Society has released its first Criminal Justice Trust Indicator, revealing that public confidence in South Africa’s criminal justice system stands at just 4 out of 100. The findings point to widespread perceptions of delays, poor communication, a lack of accountability, and a belief that offenders face few consequences. The survey, conducted through Action Society’s website, gathered approximately 2,500 usable responses after duplicates were removed. Spokesperson Juanita du Preez said […]

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), in collaboration with Interpol, has uncovered a significant identity fraud network involving the abuse of South African passports and refugee applications. Acting SIU head Leonard Lekgetho stated that officials allegedly manipulated photographs and biometric data to fraudulently secure residency permits, exposing serious vulnerabilities within the system. These revelations have raised fresh concerns about corruption within state institutions and the broader risks to national security. Specialist […]

The City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Service responded to a vegetation fire reported on Monday afternoon along Philip Kgosana Drive near Vredehoek. Spokesperson Jermaine Carelse said crews from Roeland Street, Salt River, Constantia and Brooklyn were dispatched to the scene. Three helicopters were deployed to water-bomb the area, assisting firefighters in containing the head of the blaze. “No property is in danger at this stage, and no injuries […]

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into criminality, political interference, and corruption within South Africa’s criminal justice system, widely known as the Madlanga Commission, has resumed hearings at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria. The inquiry continues to examine allegations of misconduct and undue influence within law enforcement structures. Among those who have appeared before the commission is suspended Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Shadrack Sibiya. His testimony has […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that climate change poses a grave threat to humanity and the planet, calling for stronger global cooperation to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Speaking at a special session of the Presidential Climate Commission, he stressed the urgent need to reduce emissions, climate-proof infrastructure, and protect vulnerable communities and jobs. He emphasised that climate policy must align with South Africa’s broader development goals. “Climate action […]