Khethukuthula Xulu

1 week ago | witness.co.za | Khethukuthula Xulu |Vhahangwele Nemakonde

The High Court in Pretoria has reserved judgment in the DA legal challenge to the Employment Equity Amendment Act, which the party says imposes unconstitutional racial quotas that harm minorities and threaten economic growth. On Tuesday, the DA squared off against 13 respondents — including the minister of Employment and Labour, the Commission for Employment Equity, the speaker of the National Assembly, the chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, and all nine provincial premiers.

1 month ago | witness.co.za | Chris Ndaliso |Khethukuthula Xulu

Pressure is mounting on a wide range of municipal officials in Msunduzi as investigations into maladministration and poor performance continue to gather pace. At least 40 municipal employees — ranging from officers to deputy municipal managers and project managers — have been instructed by acting municipal manager Nelisiwe Ngcobo to provide written explanations as to why disciplinary action should not be taken against them.

1 month ago | witness.co.za | Nompilo Kunene |Khethukuthula Xulu

A dog that killed a man in October last year, has struck again, attacking a gardener as he arrived for work on Saturday. Reaction Unit South Africa (Rusa) spokesperson Prem Balram said the Malawian national (26) informed reaction officers that he works weekends to maintain the yard at the property in Temple Valley, north of KZN. “He said he was contacted by his employer who requested his services on Saturday.

1 month ago | witness.co.za | Nompilo Kunene |Khethukuthula Xulu

eThekwini Municipality has raised concern over a break-in at its Integrity and Investigations Unit (CIIU) offices on Saturday. The CIIU is responsible for investigating fraud and corruption-related cases within the municipality. In a statement, the City confirmed that the motive behind the break-in remains unknown at this stage. The incident has been reported to the South African Police Service (SAPS) for further investigation.

2 months ago | witness.co.za | Nompilo Kunene |Khethukuthula Xulu

The Alexandra Road police station commander, Colonel Doris Novandla, said the shortage of vehicles and human resources will not stop the police from serving the community. Novandla was speaking at a crime imbizo held in Hayfields to address crime-related concerns affecting the area on Saturday.