Day: October 17, 2022

Regional Governor in Somalia Puts Bounty on al-Shabab Chiefs

MOGADISHU, SOMALIA — A governor in central Somalia has announced rewards of up to $25,000 for anyone who kills an Islamist militant with the al-Shabab terrorist group. The governor of Hiiraan region also directed military and clan militias to kill the wives and mothers of al-Shabab members. Rights groups and

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Government responds to citizens’ concerns

With the Presidential Imbizo having passed through four provinces already, government is paying attention and taking steps to address concerns raised by citizens. The Presidential Imbizo provides a platform for the President to engage with communities on their experiences of daily life and service delivery by government. To date, President

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Boost for Rand Water system

Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has committed to increase the bulk water allocation to the Rand Water system. This is part of emergency measures to address water shortages in Gauteng metros, district and local municipalities. “We note the increase in water usage and restrictions imposed by Rand Water in

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Gauteng working on strategy to fight crime

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says the provincial government will, in due course, announce a strategy which he says is expected to take fight against crime to the next level. Lesufi was briefing the media outside the family home of four-year-old Bokgabo Poo who was found murdered and her body mutilated

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President Ramaphosa withdraws Ministerial Handbook amendment

Spokesperson to President Cyril Ramaphosa, Vincent Magwenya, says the President has withdrawn the amendment to the Ministerial Handbook, pending a review. Magwenya was briefing media to provide an update on President Ramaphosa’s public engagements programme for the week and to address relevant topical issues of public and media interest. The

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