Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will on Wednesday visit the Free State to inspect local government performance and job creation. Zuma will visit the Diyatalawa and Makgolokoeng Comprehensive Rural Development Project (CRDP) sites as well as the Bethlehem apple project in Qwaqwa to assess how far the project has come. Diyatalawa was identified as one of the pilot sites for … [Read more...] about Zuma to visit Free State
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Nigel Boy killed, 150 homeless after tornado strikes
Pretoria - An eight-year-old boy was killed and many were left homeless when a tornado ripped through the Masechaba Extension 2 area in Duduza, outside Nigel, on Sunday night. According to Ekurhuleni Emergency Services spokesperson, Rogers Mamaila, the tornado completely destroyed over 150 houses, leaving families displaced. Infrastructure, such as power lines, was damaged … [Read more...] about Nigel Boy killed, 150 homeless after tornado strikes
Six Police Officers arrested for Ficksburg killing to appear in court
Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has appealed for calm ahead of the court appearance of six police officers arrested in connection with the death of Andries Tatane during a service delivery protest in Ficksburg. Mthethwa urged those who will attend the court proceedings to allow the court process to unfold and avoid provocation. The police officers - two of whom … [Read more...] about Six Police Officers arrested for Ficksburg killing to appear in court
Premier Calls for Calm After Violent Ficksburg Protest
Pretoria – Free State Premier Ace Magashule has called for calm and for communities to behave responsibly following a violent protest in Ficksburg. "We have noted with concern the death of 33-year-old Andries Tatane, and the damage to public and private property during the protest in Ficksburg. We send our condolences to the family of Tatane. Our thoughts are with the … [Read more...] about Premier Calls for Calm After Violent Ficksburg Protest
Public urged to allow Free State investigations to continue
Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa is calling on the public to allow an investigation into the death of a Free State protester to run its cause. “It is unfortunate that a life has been lost but we would like to urge all in society, to allow the investigative process to run its cause,” Mthethwa said on Thursday. This comes after footage on SABC news broadcasts … [Read more...] about Public urged to allow Free State investigations to continue
