Former Speaker Arrives at Police Station to Surrender
Former speaker of the National Assembly Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula surrendered herself to officials from the Investigating Directorate at the Lyttelton Police Station in Centurion on Thursday morning, following her sudden resignation the previous night, reports News24. Mapisa-Nqakula had previously evaded arrest for weeks but is now slated to appear in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on corruption charges, with an expected bail application. The National Prosecuting Authority has stated it won’t oppose bail in this case.
Police Kill Five Suspected Cash-In-Transit Robbers in Shootout
Five suspected cash-in-transit robbers were killed in a gun battle with Mpumalanga police in Tasbet Park, Witbank, reports IOL. Following information about their arrival in Mpumalanga and an attempted robbery, police traced the suspects to a safe house where a confrontation ensued. Five suspects were killed on the scene, eight arrested, and nine fled. Recovered firearms and hijacked vehicles were linked to various criminal activities. Meanwhile, in Mariannhill, Durban, nine suspected criminals were shot dead in a police shootout, part of a group known for violent crimes including a recent rape during a house robbery.
Emfuleni Municipality Issues Warning Over Contaminated Tap Water
The Emfuleni Local Municipality has issued a warning advising residents against consuming tap water due to contamination with sewage, prompting a shutdown of the water supply to Greater Evaton in Gauteng for testing, reports News24. Affected areas include Beverly Hills, Sonder Water, Graceland, Palm Springs, Lakeside, and various zones in addition to Greater Evaton. While water service has been restored, residents are advised to continue boiling water until Rand Water confirms its cleanliness. The municipality faces criticism for its limited alternative water supply options amid infrastructure challenges, with blocked sewer manholes and collapsing pipelines suspected as the contamination source. Political parties and activists have called for municipal dissolution over the water crisis. Meanwhile, ongoing efforts by Rand Water to repair the wastewater treatment plant underscore the broader challenges facing the region’s water infrastructure.
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