Koena Mashale

Pretoria

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Articles

Why Joburg needs another big loan

1 week ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Koena Mashale

Johannesburg residents have until April 30 to comment on the city’s plan to take a multimillion rand loan. The City of Joburg says it has gone out to raise R750m loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to fund upgrades of the metro's water reservoirs. Joburg issued the public notice last week, in which it said a particular portion of the funds would be used towards financing capital expenditure with a repayment timeline of 15 years.
Cwecwe case 'must lead to change in police investigation of rape'

1 week ago | theherald.co.za | Koena Mashale |Thapelo Morebudi

The alleged rape of a seven-year-old girl in the Eastern Cape and how the SAPS has handled the case has sparked outrage. The youth of Gauteng marched to demand justice. Parliament’s portfolio committee on the police has called out the SA Police Service (SAPS) for its lack of urgency in reacting to rape cases. The committee pointed to the case involving a seven-year-old Matatiele girl known as Cwecwe, and said her case should catalyse the police’s rape investigation protocol.
Cwecwe case 'must lead to change in police investigation of rape'

1 week ago | dailydispatch.co.za | Koena Mashale |Thapelo Morebudi

The alleged rape of a seven-year-old girl in the Eastern Cape and how the SAPS has handled the case has sparked outrage. The youth of Gauteng marched to demand justice. Parliament’s portfolio committee on the police has called out the SA Police Service (SAPS) for its lack of urgency in reacting to rape cases. The committee pointed to the case involving a seven-year-old Matatiele girl known as Cwecwe, and said her case should catalyse the police’s rape investigation protocol.
Cwecwe case 'must lead to change in police investigation of rape'

1 week ago | timeslive.co.za | Koena Mashale

The alleged rape of a seven-year-old girl in the Eastern Cape and how the SAPS has handled the case has sparked outrage. The youth of Gauteng marched to demand justice. Parliament’s portfolio committee on the police has called out the SA Police Service (SAPS) for its lack of urgency in reacting to rape cases. The committee pointed to the case involving a seven-year-old Matatiele girl known as Cwecwe, and said her case should catalyse the police’s rape investigation protocol.
Cwecwe case 'must lead to change in police investigation of rape'

1 week ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Koena Mashale |Thapelo Morebudi

The alleged rape of a seven-year-old girl in the Eastern Cape has sparked outrage. The youth of Gauteng marched to demand justice. Parliament’s portfolio committee on the police has called out the SA Police Service (SAPS) for its lack of urgency in reacting to rape cases. The committee pointed to the case involving a seven-year-old Matatiele girl known as Cwecwe, and said her case should catalyse the police’s rape investigation protocol.
Nearly half of R370 SRD grant recipients not paid regularly

1 week ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Koena Mashale |Jaco Marais

People queue outside the Sassa office during the recent process to exchange theold golden cards for the new Postbank black cards. Nearly half of the Covid-19 grant beneficiaries who have been approved are not paid regularly.
'Eyes in the sky' will ensure nowhere to hide - Schreiber

1 week ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Koena Mashale |Veli Nhlapo

Minister of home affairs Leon Schreiber unveils the new technology to be used by the Border Management Authority. “We will see you hiding behind a tree. We will see you driving away in a vehicle. We will see you crossing a river. We will see you trying to get to a fence, and we will catch you.
Minister blasts people who build along riverbanks as Vaal River swells

2 weeks ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Koena Mashale |Antonio Muchave

Minister of water and sanitation Pemmy Majodina The department of water & sanitation says it is closely monitoring the situation at the Vaal Dam after heavy rainfall led to increased inflows into the dam. Minister Pemmy Majodina said there was ongoing communication with provincial authorities to provide updates as the situation evolves.
It’s not at crisis level yet - Vaal River residents reluctant to evacuate

2 weeks ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Koena Mashale |Antonio Muchave

The Vaal river overflows onto the Schoemansdrift Bridge in the Free State, April 7, 2025. Some residents living along the Vaal River have expressed disappointment at what they say is the lack of shelter preparation by government after a recent announcement that they must evacuate the area due to rising water levels from the overflowing Vaal Dam. On Sunday, the department of water & sanitation announced the opening of a fifth sluice gate at the dam.
Residents living near the Vaal river ignore warning to evacuate

2 weeks ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Koena Mashale |Antonio Muchave

Vaal River rising due to intense rains in Parys, Free State. Residents living along the Vaal river have not evacuated their properties despite a warning from the department about the rising water levels after the opening of Vaal Dam's fifth sluice gate on Sunday. According to the residents, the water level is normal. Parys resident Marie Scheepers said the evacuation warning was sent out on Monday earliest, especially to those in the Gold Fish Estate. “However, no one listened,” she said.