In today’s morning fix we start off with news on Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi. He has pledged vast sums of investment to bolster jobs and service delivery in the province.
The Premier’s 2026 State of the Province Address on Monday evening was littered with figures. Some indicated positive trends and others showed ambition for the future.
CONTINUE READING: Lesufi’s Sopa in numbers: Here is how much the Premier is throwing at Gauteng
Limpopo family sues health MEC over psychiatric patient’s death
The family of a psychiatric patient who died after he was allegedly attacked by another patient at Philadelphia Hospital in Dennilton, Limpopo, is suing health MEC Masesi Mashego for damages. This is in connection with the incident.
Klaas Ledwaba allegedly died during a scuffle with another psychiatric patient. That patient was having a psychotic episode and started attacking those around him.
CONTINUE READING: Limpopo family sues health MEC over psychiatric patient’s death
Fraud-accused couple to appear in court as duped homebuyers vow to testify
Several Ekurhuleni residents claim to have been defrauded by a recently arrested dodgy lawyer. They have come forward and vowed to testify against her.
Lerato Ramanyimi and her husband Nicolus Ramanyimi are accused of defrauding unsuspecting property buyers.
CONTINUE READING: Fraud-accused couple to appear in court as duped homebuyers vow to testify
Heavy rain moves toward Eastern Cape
More rain is expected before autumn arrives as the seasons change and cold fronts start sweeping in from the south.
Vox weather meteorologist Annette Botha said a cutoff low was responsible for stormy conditions, thunderstorms and heavy downpours on Sunday evening. These conditions extended into Monday morning in the Northern Cape and Karoo, where more than 70mm of rainfall was reported.
CONTINUE READING: Heavy rain moves toward Eastern Cape
Proteas ticking all the boxes at T20 World Cup – from batting to bowling to fielding
The Proteas continue to produce the goods at the T20 World Cup in India, and are still unbeaten after five matches. Additionally, one more win in the Super Eight stage, against either West Indies on Thursday or Zimbabwe on Sunday, will see them into the semi-finals.
CONTINUE READING: Proteas ticking all the boxes at T20 World Cup – from batting to bowling to fielding
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