City of Tshwane
DCS Slams Tshwane Over Power Cut
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has strongly condemned what it describes as “deliberate misinformation”…
‘Left High and Dry”: Tshwane Residents Desperate as Water Crisis Deepens
The sight of a flushing toilet has become a rare luxury. The ability to bathe…
Mashaba Applauds Tshwane’s Decision to Add More Police Officers After Approving 2025–2026 Budget
The President of ActionSA has applauded the City of Tshwane (Pretoria) in Gauteng for its…
SAMWU Slams Labour Court Ruling Allowing City of Tshwane to be Exempted from Increasing Staff Salaries
The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) has sharply criticised a ruling of the Labour…
The City of Tshwane’s Approval of Special Leave for Ukuthwasa Represents a Significant Employment Law Shift in the Recognition of African Spirituality
Recently, the City of Tshwane has approved a policy that provides special leave for employees who need to undergo ukuthwasa. This is a significant approval in South Africa, especially from a government institution. The announcement is a positive and progressive development from the employment law’s perspective. It also aligns with the Constitution’s values, recognising African customary law and indigenous practices. It addresses the issues related to the Indigenous practices of African people, particularly concerning the ongoing victimisation of those undergoing…
Fear, Hopelessness In Hammanskraal As Cholera Survivors Pick Up The Pieces
Three factors convinced Nthabiseng Mkase that things were falling apart in Hammanskraal: her six-year-old child was vomiting profusely under the weight of diarrhoea, the local hospital seemed overwhelmed with cholera patients, while sewage spills were overflowing in the streets. It all began two weeks ago when Mkase’s child started vomiting endlessly on a Friday night. The following morning, the grade 1 pupil failed to wake up, sparking concerns and fear in Mkase. However, when the child failed to eat breakfast…