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2 weeks ago | 
witsvuvuzela.com | Phenyo Selinda
Wits students may be at risk as non-students reportedly gain access to campus through university buses, exposing a security loophole in campus security. A growing security loophole in the Wits bus system could endanger thousands of students who use it. Over 30 non-registered students removed from buses in recent weeks. Wits CPS is actively working on long-term solutions to close the loophole and restore full safety for all students and staff.
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3 weeks ago | 
witsvuvuzela.com | Phenyo Selinda
When power stops fearing protest, silence wins. This is a wake-up call on how South Africa’s loudest weapon is being disarmed. Democratic South Africa was born through struggle. Its foundations were laid not in conference rooms, but in the streets carved out by those who refused to be silent.
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1 month ago | 
witsvuvuzela.com | Phenyo Selinda
The second block is in full swing, but an estimated 100 Wits students still don’t have a place to sleep. Libraries, bathrooms and the streets are some of the places homeless Witsies scramble to find shelter in every nightThe university lacks sufficient beds to meet demand, especially after a spike in first-year admissions. Wits is offering food and emergency accommodation support, but sustainable solutions require broader systemic change.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
centralnews.co.za | Phenyo Selinda
1 Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina officially handed over the newly completed Klipplaat Water Treatment Works in the Eastern Cape over the weekend, marking a significant milestone in improving access to clean and safe drinking water for residents. The R67-million project forms part of the Ikwezi Regional Bulk Water Supply Scheme and was funded through the Department of Water and Sanitation’s Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG).
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
centralnews.co.za | Phenyo Selinda
4 The National House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders (NHTKL) has thrown its full support behind the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI), describing it as a transformative policy aimed at addressing the inequality in South Africa’s healthcare system.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
centralnews.co.za | Phenyo Selinda
1 Marumo Gallants Football Club has announced the appointment of Molefi Ntseki as the club’s new Technical Director. This move is designed to bolster the technical department and support the team’s pursuit of on-field success. The club’s management and supporters are optimistic about Ntseki’s arrival, given his wealth of experience and impressive track record in South African football.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
centralnews.co.za | Phenyo Selinda
1 A 25-year-old Brazilian national was apprehended at OR Tambo International Airport for attempting to smuggle over three kilograms of cocaine into South Africa. The illicit substance, valued at approximately R1.8 million, was meticulously concealed by wrapping it around the suspect’s body. The arrest occurred shortly after the individual disembarked from a flight originating in São Paulo, Brazil.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
centralnews.co.za | Phenyo Selinda
4 The Pretoria High Court has dismissed an urgent application for emergency humanitarian relief for illegal miners at the disused Buffelsfontein gold mine in Stilfontein, North West Province. The application, brought by the Society for the Protection of Our Constitution, sought to compel the South African Police Service (SAPS) and other government departments to provide food, water, medical assistance, and blankets to miners underground.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
centralnews.co.za | Phenyo Selinda
1 Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has called on North West municipalities to prioritise maintaining and upgrading water and sanitation infrastructure to ensure sustainable service delivery to local communities. Speaking at the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Provincial Members Assembly held at the Sun City Convention Centre, Mahlobo addressed critical issues impacting water provision in the province.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
centralnews.co.za | Phenyo Selinda
1 The South African government has welcomed the landmark agreement secured at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan. The deal commits high-income economies to provide $300 billion annually by 2035 to finance climate action in developing economies, signaling a significant step in addressing the global climate crisis.
