Gauteng
Suspended sergeant Fannie Nkosi faces charges after home raid
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Suspended Sergeant Fannie Nkosi of Gauteng’s Organised Crime Unit appeared in Pretoria North Magistrates’ Court on 7 April 2026, facing charges including possession of unlicensed ammunition and defeating the ends of justice. Police raided his home last week, finding firearms, cash and six undetected case dockets related to cash-in-transit robberies. His bail application was postponed to 13 April 2026.
The Gauteng Department of Education will review its decentralised funding model for schools after municipal debts reached R583.9 million by the end of March. Education MEC Lebogang Maile announced the review on 17 May 2026 following court orders to restore electricity to affected schools. The changes aim to prevent further disruptions to learning caused by unpaid bills.
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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has pledged to address complaints from Ratanda residents about electricity failures, crime and service delivery shortcomings.
After a year away from competitions, Aqua Indiana Douglas Pedersen is back in the equestrian arena with renewed focus for the new season. The rider recently achieved a clear round in show jumping and plans to step up to 95cm eventing. She aims to build her fitness and partnership with her mare, Beautiful Day, while targeting a spot on the Gauteng team.
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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi delivered his 2026 State of the Province Address, emphasizing foreign direct investment inflows and efforts to combat crime and improve services. He announced R27 billion in investments from international partners to create jobs. Lesufi also addressed water restoration in Midrand and ongoing challenges in other areas.
A dubious reclamation operation at the old Grootvlei gold mine is endangering the ecologically vital Blesbokspruit wetland in Gauteng. Journalists' inquiries prompted the Department of Water and Sanitation to investigate, revealing the company lacked necessary water authorisation. Enforcement actions are now underway to protect this Ramsar-designated site.
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The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has ramped up efforts to curb non-compliant scholar transport operators in Lenasia as part of a road safety campaign. Several vehicles were impounded, and arrests followed for drunk driving and bribery attempts. This action comes amid heightened concerns over learner safety following a deadly crash.
Slovo Park residents mark 10 years since court order with little progress
April 24, 2026 22:28Yellow level 2 warning issued for Gauteng thunderstorms
April 23, 2026 02:02Rise in targeted attacks on Gauteng school leaders sparks safety fears
April 15, 2026 11:12South African Human Rights Commission launches Gauteng water crisis inquiry
April 09, 2026 12:26Gauteng secures R200 billion in new investment pledges
February 21, 2026 03:37Water access divides Gauteng schools amid outages
February 14, 2026 03:27Diale-Tlabela issues stern warning to scholar transport associations
February 13, 2026 05:20Mashatile convenes task team to stabilise Gauteng water supply
February 07, 2026 05:57Rand Water concerned over high water use in Gauteng
February 03, 2026 20:47Three suspects arrested in Meyerton shooting of Lesotho nationals