Oratile Kekana

South Africa

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ActionSA calls for intensified action to fight illegal mining

2 months ago | capricornfm.co.za | Oratile Kekana

ActionSA in Limpopo has raised serious concerns and calls for joint action in tackling persistent illegal mining, which is particularly linked to undocumented foreign nationals. The party says the recent arrests of more than 100 illicit miners across the North West and Limpopo provinces are a clear indication of the urgent need for decisive intervention.
Emalahleni senior officials facing corruption charges in court

2 months ago | capricornfm.co.za | Oratile Kekana

The Emalahleni Local Municipality has confirmed the suspension of two senior officials arrested last week on corruption charges. Jerry Djiana and Busi Hlumbane appeared in the Emalahleni magistrates court on Tuesday and were each granted R10 000 bail. As part of their bail conditions, the court barred them from entering municipal premises or leaving the district without notifying the police’s investigating officer.
Polokwane's Ward 05 residents remain frustrated over service delivery

2 months ago | capricornfm.co.za | Oratile Kekana

It’s been a month since residents from several villages, including Ga-Sebati, Ga-Mojapelo, Nobody, and Lastehoop under Ward 05 of the Polokwane Municipality marched to the Office of the Limpopo Premier to demand urgent action on long-standing service delivery challenges.
ANCYL region leads project tackling GBV and patriarchy

2 months ago | capricornfm.co.za | Oratile Kekana

The ANC Youth League in the Norman Mashabane region says it is deeply alarmed by the continued rise in gender-based violence and rape, which continues to terrorize young women and children in local communities. This statement follows a recent regional meeting, during which the youth league discussed GBV, as well as the suspension of one of its members over ongoing social media insults directed at both the ANC and youth league members.
EFF Mpumalanga calls for intervention on deteriorating Daggakraal roads

2 months ago | capricornfm.co.za | Oratile Kekana

The Economic Freedom Fighters in Mpumalanga is calling on the provincial Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport to urgently intervene in what they describe as the “critical” state of roads in Daggakraal. The party says the deteriorating road conditions in that area, particularly during the rainy season, have rendered several routes muddy and impassable, severely affecting the daily lives of residents.
Democratic Alliance lays corruption charges against Minister Simelane

2 months ago | capricornfm.co.za | Oratile Kekana

The Democratic Alliance has laid charges of corruption against Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane at the Cape Town Central Police Station, accusing her of fraudulently billing Eskom during her time in the private sector. Simelane is alleged to have stolen over R700 000 while working for Vitrovian, a consulting firm hired by Eskom to suppress community protests at the Kusile Power Station during its construction.
Police minister hails Mpumalanga SAPS for major drug bust

2 months ago | capricornfm.co.za | Oratile Kekana

Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu has commended Mpumalanga police for their efforts in dismantling an illegal drug operation and arresting eight alleged drug dealers. The suspects were arrested last week, following an intelligence-driven operation on a farm, and a house in Standerton. It is reported that equipment and substances with an estimated value of R48 million have been seized for further investigation.
Education dept. urged to implement anti-bullying policy

2 months ago | capricornfm.co.za | Oratile Kekana

Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has called on the Limpopo Department of Education to urgently address the recent bullying incident at Maphutha Secondary School in Indermark village outside Senwabarwana. Makaneta, who strongly condemns the incident, says it is unacceptable that learners are still exposed to unsafe environments in and around schools. A learner at the school was allegedly attacked by a classmate on school grounds.
Limpopo Health urges calm after communities blocked access to Dilokong hospital

2 months ago | capricornfm.co.za | Oratile Kekana

Limpopo Health MEC Dieketseng Mashego has appealed to the community of Driekop and surrounding areas to remain calm and respect the internal processes currently underway, following protests over the transfer of two doctors from Dilokong Hospital. The doctors were moved pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations of professional misconduct.
Police to establish a scoreboard to track and trace Police Summit resolutions

2 months ago | capricornfm.co.za | Oratile Kekana

The National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola,says they will establish a National Policing Summit Operations Room, a facility which he says will house a permanent scoreboard that will track and trace progress on the resolutions of the summit periodically for the next five years. Masemola was speaking at a media briefing this morning, on the outcomes of the three-day National Policing Summit, which concluded on Thursday.