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3234155	无图 <p> <p>Disasters do not distinguish between businesses. Whether a small startup or a global enterprise, all businesses are vulnerable to disruptions from floods, wildfires, and other disasters. What separates businesses that recover quickly from those that don’t isn’t luck — it’s preparedness.</p><p>One of the most effective ways to build preparedness is through disaster exercises, which can include seminars, workshops, tabletops, games and drills. </p>Why Exercises Matter<p>Disaster exercises are a no-fault, safe environment that simulate real-world scenarios and help businesses:</p>Test emergency response plans.Train staff on roles and responsibilities.Identify weaknesses and areas for improvement.Build confidence and coordination across teams.<p>Exercises can range from simple, discussion-based scenarios (such as what to do when a snowstorm knocks out power) to complex, multi-day simulations involving leadership, vendors and cross-functional teams. Regardless of the format, the outcome is the same: stronger resilience and a faster path to recovery.</p>A Toolkit Built for the Private Sector<p>To make disaster exercises easier and more accessible, FEMA developed the FEMA Private Sector Exercise Starter Kit. This free and open resource is designed for businesses of all sizes and industries, offering step-by-step guidance for planning, conducting and evaluating emergency exercises.</p>What’s Inside the FEMA Exercise Starter Kit<p>The Starter Kit is packed with practical tools to help your business conduct a disaster preparedness exercise – even if it’s your first time organizing one. It takes the guesswork out of planning by helping you simulate real scenarios that stress-test your company’s ability to respond and recover.</p><p>The Starter Kit includes:</p>A Facilitator/Evaluator Guide: A practical walkthrough for leading and assessing exercises. Ideal for businesses without a dedicated emergency manager, this guide ensures your exercises stay focused and delivers actionable insights.Conduct Slides: A ready-to-use presentation that guides participants through the scenario. It keeps the session structured and on track, even if you’re not an expert in emergency management.A Situation Manual: A detailed scenario and background document that sets the stage for discussion. It helps internal teams and external partners determine shared risks and response goals.An Exercise Placemat: A visual reference tool that outlines key actions, roles and decision points. It keeps participants engaged and focused on their responsibilities during the exercise. Exercise Evaluation Guides: Embedded in the facilitator guide, these forms help you capture what worked, what didn’t and what needs to change. This is where the real value lies: turning lessons learned into stronger preparedness plans.Why the FEMA Exercise Starter Kit Matters<p>Disaster exercises are not just about emergency response — they are about long-term survival.</p><p>After a disaster, the businesses that bounce back fastest are those that:</p>Have clear continuity of operations plans.Regularly test those plans through exercises.Train staff on communication, roles and recovery procedures.How to Get Started Today<p>Disasters are unpredictable. Your response does not have to be.</p><p>Start building your business’ resilience today with the FEMA Private Sector Exercise Starter Kit. It’s your first step toward ensuring your team is ready to respond, recover and thrive — no matter what comes your way.</p><p>For additional support, connect with FEMA’s National Exercise Division or Office of Business, Industry and Infrastructure. These offices are committed partners in helping the private sector build a culture of preparedness.</p><p>Finally, sign up for a free membership to the FEMA National Business Emergency Operations Center: a virtual hub for information-sharing between FEMA and businesses before, during and after disasters. Join the National Business Emergency Operations Center today.</p> <p> <p>Release Date:</p> <p><time>August 5, 2025</time></p> </p><fieldset> <legend> Tags: </legend> <p> <p>All</p> <p>Disaster Resilience</p> <p>Emergency Plan</p> <p>Preparedness</p> <p>Toolkit</p> </p></fieldset> </p> Why Disaster Exercises are Essential for Every Business \| FEMA.gov	查看 4316	联邦紧急措施署	2025-08-05 00:00:00 2025-08-06 10:45:39	word
3234154	有图 <p> The suspect was linked to over ten cases of rape and murder. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Arrests-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-2-1-2.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Picture: iStock </p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>A 37-year-old online dating serial rapist and killer who has been terrorising a community in Gauteng has been arrested, Limpopo police said.</p><p>The suspect was handcuffed during a joint operation by the Limpopo Tracking Team, Limpopo Provincial Investigation Unit, Silverton Detectives and Tshwane District Detectives conducted between the evening of Sunday and early hours of Monday at Mentz village, under the Mankweng policing area in Limpopo.</p>Tinder swindler<p>Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the suspect was using a popular dating site to lure his female victims.</p><p>According to information, the suspect utilised a “Tinder” dating site to lure his victims to his residence in Eesterust, Pretoria, Gauteng province. He allegedly raped some of his victims, until the recent incident wherein he raped and killed the victim, thereafter buried her in a shallow grave in his residence.</p><p>ALSO READ: Man arrested for using fake Facebook profile to lure, kidnap, and rape women</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Serial killer fear grips Pretoria as fifth woman’s body found </p> </p> </p><p>Ledwaba said the matter was brought to the police’s attention and “massive investigations were conducted.”</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“A thorough investigation was conducted, resulting in the arrest of the suspect at his hiding place, in Mentz village, Mankweng policing area, Limpopo province. He was linked with over ten cases of rape and murder.”</p>Warning<p>The Provincial Commissioner of the Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has cautioned community members, especially women, to be careful when using dating sites, as they may be targeted by criminals.</p><p>“As we celebrate women’s month, let’s be cautious at all times, and we should mind who we associate ourselves with.</p><p>“Report any suspicious movements or abuse to the police, always share your location with your family and avoid meeting strangers at private spaces,” said Hadebe.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Serial killer fear grips Pretoria as fifth woman’s body found </p> </p> <p> <p> Security officer sentenced to life for raping teen in Roodepoort </p> </p> </p>Investigations<p>Ledwaba said the suspect is expected to appear before the Pretoria Central Magistrate’s Court, facing several cases of rape, murder and defeating the ends of justice.</p><p>Police have urged people who were victimised by Tinder suspects or other suspects to report to their local police stations to assist officers with ongoing investigations. </p><p>ALSO READ:Parents warned against posting photos of kids online amid kidnapping concerns</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Limpopo Murder online dating Police Rape South African Police Service (SAPS) Tshwane </p> Online dating site serial rapist and murderer arrested in Limpopo	查看 3313	《公民报》	2025-08-05 10:16:56 2025-08-06 08:04:45	word
3234153	有图 <p> From pirated newspapers to poor theatre etiquette, South Africans often bemoan decline while contributing to it. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/iStock-1065782522.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Picture: Tero Vesalainen/iStock</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>We get what we deserve. It’s a thought that seems to miss many of those who complain the most. </p><p>People complain about the paucity of newspapers, but they don’t buy them, instead they’re happy to pirate digital logins on WhatsApp. </p><p>It’s the same Karens and Kevins who moan on their social media platform of choice about main stream media (MSM) not picking up a story, ignoring the fact that it was invariably broken by MSM journalists. </p><p>There’s fertile ground for them to complain. The common thread is one of entitlement. </p><p>There’s no deeper reflection, especially not about the effort or cost that goes in to producing something, particularly in the arts and the media. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Local government has become graft warzone </p> </p> </p><p>It was wonderful to see the ongoing success of one of Johannesburg – and South Africa’s – finest exports, the multitalented and ferociously hard-working Jonathan Roxmouth playing to another full house at the weekend. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>South African performers, though, have a hard row to hoe, there’s little to no government support, the number of theatres we have across the country are dwindling, with those struggling to maintain sustainable runs of longer than a couple of weeks normally only in venues that are cross-subsidised in gaming-type resorts. </p><p>ALSO READ: Journalism’s battle for survival starts with readers who care</p><p>For the arts to flourish, like so much else in this country, ordinary citizens need to support them, it’s too important an asset to leave to government. </p><p>But do showgoers even deserve that which they pay for? The commentariat is quick to moan about dropping standards but loathe to observe the same standards themselves. </p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Local government has become graft warzone </p> </p> <p> <p> Lesufi reshuffles several heads of Gauteng departments after reports reveal misconduct </p> </p> </p><p>Paying for tickets to go to the theatre is one thing, but there is also a concomitant requirement to behave when the lights dim in a way that doesn’t detract from the other patrons’ enjoyment. </p><p>If you must check your e-mails on your smartphone, you obviously don’t have the time to be there. </p><p>No-one needs you to live tweet the show and even less to take grainy videos or snapshots during the performance – especially not from 16 rows back. </p><p>It’s the same WhatsApp group that moans about corruption in the country but sees nothing wrong about slipping a cop a couple of grand to look the other way when they’re caught in a roadblock over the limit on a Saturday night. </p><p> </p><p>If we are serious about building a South Africa fit for all, we’ve got to make sure we’re not part of the problem we are railing against.</p><p>NOW READ: Why modern cinemas are failing to keep audiences happy</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics corruption media Opinion theatre </p> Don’t complain if you’re part of the problem \| The Citizen	查看 3546	《公民报》	2025-08-05 11:00:00 2025-08-06 08:04:45	word
3234152	有图 <p> During the brief proceedings, a supervisor on the farm turned state witness. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Limpopo-pigsty-farm-murders.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Limpopo pig farmer Zackariah Olivier, his co-accused Rudolph de Wet, and Zimbabwean national William Musoro. Picture: Newzroom Afrika Screengrab</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>One of the three men accused of killing two women and throwing their bodies in a pigsty in Limpopo has told the court he was forced to feed their bodies to pigs.</p><p>Pig farmer Zackariah Olivier, his co-accused Rudolph de Wet, and Zimbabwean national William Musoro returned to the Polokwane High Court on Monday.</p>Trial<p>National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson Mashudu Malabi said the murder case was postponed to Thursday, 07 August 2025, to afford legal representatives an opportunity to consult and prepare for trial.</p><p>“The trial will commence on Monday, 11 August 2025. Accused number three (William Musora) has been moved out from the previous attorneys. Now he is going to be represented by Legal Aid South Africa.”</p>State witness<p>During the brief proceedings on Monday, the 20-year-old De Wet, a supervisor on the farm, turned state witness, and testified that Olivier shot and killed the two women.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Serial killer fear grips Pretoria as fifth woman’s body found </p> </p> </p><p>De Wet is expected to testify that he was “under duress” when he was forced to throw their bodies into the pig enclosure, according to his lawyer and the state prosecutor.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Charges against De Wet are expected to be dropped when he begins his testimony as a state witness.</p><p>[WATCH] A Limpopo pig farmer, Zacharia Olivier, and his two workers, accused of killing two women and disposing of their bodies in a pigsty, had their trial postponed to Thursday in the High Court in Polokwane. pic.twitter.com/q30h4WPCTN</p>— SABC News (@SABCNews) August 4, 2025 <p>ALSO READ: Pig farm murder case in Limpopo set for trial in August</p>Charges<p>The 50-year-old Musora and the 60-year-old Olivier have yet to enter a plea and remain behind bars.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Serial killer fear grips Pretoria as fifth woman’s body found </p> </p> <p> <p> Elderly couple assaulted, tied up on Free State farm: Suspects caught on same day as robbery </p> </p> </p><p>Olivier, De Wet and Musora are facing two counts of murder, attempted murder, defeating the administration of justice, possession of an unlicensed firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition. </p><p>Musora, who is a Zimbabwean national, faces an additional charge of contravening the Immigration Act.</p><p>In December, a visibly emotional Olivier shook his head when Magistrate Ntilane Felleng announced the postponement of his bail application, meaning he spent Christmas behind bars.</p>Murder<p>Olivier, De Wet and Musora are accused of killing Maria Makgato and Lucia Ndlovu before dumping their bodies in a pigsty at Onvervaght farm in Sebayeng, outside Polokwane, in August.</p><p> </p><p>It is the state’s case that Makgato and Ndlovu went to the farm to collect expired food that the pigs were eating.</p><p>They were then allegedly fatally shot and dumped into the pigsty, where the animals consumed their bodies.</p><p>ALSO READ:Limpopo pigsty murders: Two accused abandon bid for bail</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Crime and Courts farm murder farmer Limpopo Murder National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) trial </p> Farm murder accused says he was forced to feed women's bodies to pigs	查看 3883	《公民报》	2025-08-05 11:17:49 2025-08-06 08:04:45	word
3234151	有图 <p> Rehabilitation projects in Mpumalanga show that former coal mines can be revived for farming, biofuel production and renewable energy initiatives. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2191769285-scaled.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Artisanal miners Mpuyisa Sabelo, 33 and Lucky Jokiwe, 38, collect coal before loading a pickup truck in Ermelo, Mpumalanga. Picture: Gallo Images/Per-Anders Pettersson</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>A recent analysis at University of Cape Town (UCT) highlights the potential for abandoned coal mines to serve as platforms for sustainable job creation and economic regeneration. </p><p>The study conducted by Nicola Wills, senior economist and an PhD candidate in economics at UCT, revealed that South Africa has almost 6 000 abandoned mines – including more than 300 coal sites – which pose risks such as acid mine drainage, water pollution, land degradation and greenhouse gas emissions. </p>Risks and opportunities<p>Wills said the deficient rehabilitation and restoration of abandoned and closed mines “presents risks, but also opportunities to create jobs”. </p><p>Wills said the sites have potential to create sustainable jobs, economic diversity and community resilience in the context of the just energy transition (JET). </p><p>She said there were proven innovations in rehabilitation showing that the land where the mining activities took place could be rehabilitated and used for agricultural purposes. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Groups warn against heavy-handed raids in tackling illegal miners </p> </p> </p><p>“Mining contamination in Mpumalanga has posed a major challenge for crop cultivation, but innovative rehabilitation techniques are proving that land can be restored for sustainable agriculture – an outcome once thought impossible. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“The Mafube water reuse project [2017– 2020, with phase 2 beginning this year] demonstrated that irrigating virgin land with mine water produced high-quality maize with yields (14.5T/ha) nearly doubling those of dryland crops (8T/ha).” </p><p>ALSO READ: Half of SMEs may not survive the next year without urgent help</p><p>“Similarly, the Wonderfontein winter wheat project [2021] showed that mineaffected land and water improved crop performance, yielding higher outputs than virgin soil while meeting necessary safety standards,” Wills said. </p><p>“Mpumalanga has also partnered with Coaltech and the Mpumalanga Green Cluster Agency to repurpose mining land for biofuels, industrial hemp and renewable energy.” </p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Groups warn against heavy-handed raids in tackling illegal miners </p> </p> <p> <p> ‘We know it’s wrong, but they’re trying to make a living,’ say families of arrested illegal miners </p> </p> </p>‘Economic collapse’<p>The Mining Affected Communities United in Action (Macua) welcomed the study. </p><p>National coordinator Sabelo Mnguni said the findings reaffirm what mining-affected communities have long advocated for, that JET must be locally grounded, socially just and community-led. </p><p>“For decades, mining-affected communities have shouldered the environmental, health and economic burdens of coal extraction with minimal benefit and limited recourse. </p><p>“The UCT study rightly notes that Mpumalanga alone houses thousands of households dependent on coal income and with mine closures looming, the spectre of economic collapse is real. </p><p> </p><p>“Yet, these same communities now face exclusion in discussions about rehabilitation, reuse and investment decisions related to JET. This is unacceptable.” </p><p>ALSO READ: South Africa gets R8.4 billion loan to help fix and improve its energy sector</p><p>Mnguni said the study’s evidence, from biofuel farming to mine water reuse for crop cultivation, demonstrates that repurposing mining land can be economically viable. </p><p>He, however, said Macua emphasises the interventions must be developed with, not for, communities. </p><p> </p><p>“Local people must be the first beneficiaries of job creation and training. Financing and access remain key barriers as the allocation of R181.9 million for rehabilitation is a step forward, but if coal sites are not prioritised, this funding risks reinforcing historic inequities.” </p>‘Income generating activity’<p>Mining expert David van Wyk also welcomed the study. </p><p>“As long as energy is privately owned, the transition will not be just. The various mining voids are filling up with water. </p><p>“This poses a major risk of acid mine water decanting into surface water and eating away the dolomitic substructure of urban areas causing dangerous sinkholes. </p><p> </p><p>“This water can and should be treated to a point where it can be used in industry. This offers another job creating and income generating activity for dying mining towns.”</p><p>NOW READ: ‘We know it’s wrong, but they’re trying to make a living,’ say families of arrested illegal miners</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics coal job creation mining Mpumalanga </p> How SA’s old coal mines can offer hope for dying towns \| The Citizen	查看 5367	《公民报》	2025-08-05 11:20:00 2025-08-06 08:04:45	word
3234150	有图 <p> One of the improvements is the introduction of priority queues for elderly and frail beneficiaries. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/sassa-branch-1-1200x800-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Picture: Gallo Images/ Alet Pretorius</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Improvements to the processing of social grant services in the Western Cape have been made to benefit the elderly. </p><p>The improvements include express queuing facilities to enable the faster processing of grant payments for vulnerable grant recipients at paypoints. </p>Service improvement plans<p>If successful it will serve as a model to be implemented in the rest of the country. </p><p>Deputy Minister of Social Development Ganief Hendricks said the dedicated Cape Town service improvement plan in the Cape metro had been finalised. </p><p>In terms of the new system, there will be uninterrupted grant payments so that pensioners who were called for a grant review do not lose their grants. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Public Protector commits to helping Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission protect rights ‘in its own country’ </p> </p> </p><p>The beneficiaries will continue to receive grants for August and September without interruption, giving them more time to visit Sassa offices without fear of financial disruption. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Sassa calls on senior officials to assist beneficiaries during August grant review</p>Priority queues<p>The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) will introduce priority queues for elderly and frail beneficiaries. </p><p>“If a beneficiary is unable to be assisted on their first visit, a firm follow-up appointment will be given to avoid repeated inconvenience,” Hendricks said. </p>Progress reviews<p>The Sassa regional office agreed to apply the new system which Hendricks said would protect the dignity and income of pensioners, especially those having their grants reviewed. </p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Public Protector commits to helping Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission protect rights ‘in its own country’ </p> </p> <p> <p> Malema scores a court victory against Kenny Kunene </p> </p> </p><p>The plan entails regular performance reviews every two months to ensure accountability in how services are delivered to the public. </p><p>Hendricks will meet bi-monthly with senior regional Sassa management to review progress. </p><p>Hendricks has deployed senior officials from the Sassa national office in Pretoria to monitor payment operations across key sites during the upcoming payment cycle, starting from yesterday.</p><p>NOW READ: Sassa confirms removal of its name from Ubuntu Life cards</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Editor’s Choice Social Development South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Western Cape </p> Sassa pilots grant improvements in Western Cape \| The Citizen	查看 3123	《公民报》	2025-08-05 11:40:00 2025-08-06 08:04:45	word
3234149	有图 <p> With measles cases surging and young lives at stake, anti-vaccine misinformation is reversing decades of medical progress across the globe. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/iStock-1855924776.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Picture: Peter Hansen/iStock</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>No doubt anti-vaxxers will say we’re just paid shills for “Big Pharma” – repeating what they’ve seen on social media – but the reality is that vaccine hesitancy is seeing a big comeback of diseases once well on their way to being eradicated. </p><p>Thanks to the social media vector and the high-profile appointment of the world’s chief anti-vaxxer, Robert F Kennedy Jnr, as head of health in the US, vaccine conspiracies are convincing many parents that jabs will harm their children. </p><p>So, we have measles outbreaks from Texas to Liverpool and now Romania, as the herd immunity conferred by anti-measles jabs wanes and more children succumb to the highly-contagious virus. </p><p>There have been some child deaths reported – and much more unnecessary suffering. </p><p>ALSO READ: HPV anti-vaxxers are risking girls’ lives</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Gauteng Health’s warning for parents </p> </p> </p><p>Even one death of a child because of a backward, anti science belief, is one too many. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The sad part is that the youngsters have no say in the decisions taken on their behalf by their parents. </p><p>It’s their lives that will be affected – as well as those of innocent children who may be too young to be jabbed and are vulnerable. </p><p>Vaccines do not cause autism. But not having them does cause harm. </p><p>Use your children or grandchildren to confirm that.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Gauteng Health’s warning for parents </p> </p> <p> <p> Gauteng health warns of immunity gap in measles fight as cases rise </p> </p> </p><p>NOW READ: Health Department warns number of mpox cases rising in SA</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Anti-vaxxers measles vaccine hesitancy </p> Vaccine fear is hurting children \| The Citizen	查看 2345	《公民报》	2025-08-05 12:00:00 2025-08-06 08:04:45	word
3234148	有图 <p> Organisations urge government to avoid repeating deadly Stilfontein tactics while addressing illegal mining in Barberton. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Groups-warn-against-heavy-handed-raids-in-tackling-illegal-miners.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Illegal immigrants were apprehended at a certain mine in Barberton, Mpumalanga. Picture: Saps</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Organisations fighting for the rights of mining-affected communities have cautioned government when dealing with illegal miners believed to be trapped in a Barberton mine in Mpumalanga. </p><p>The organisations were reacting to an incident in which police reportedly forced out about 1 000 miners from an old mine shaft.</p><p>According to some sources, there are many miners underground expected to resurface, although the area is being monitored and guarded by the police. </p>Groups urge caution after police forced out illegal miners<p>“The police must use proper and legal procedures to force the miners out instead of cutting food supply and water like they did in Stilfontein mine, North West. We were told that others are still inside as they ran back to avoid arrest,” said Zethu Hlatshwayo, spokesperson for the National Association of Artisanal Miners. </p><p>Another association, Mining Affected Communities United in Action (Macua), welcomed the arrests. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> How SA’s old coal mines can offer hope for dying towns </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: ‘We know it’s wrong, but they’re trying to make a living,’ say families of arrested illegal miners</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>“We do not yet know the full facts of the situation, or whether miners have safe options to exit. But the blockade of supplies and mass arrests under Operation Vala Umgodi raise a critical alarm. </p><p>“If those underground cannot leave safely, then the state must tread carefully, lest it repeats the same heinous mistake, with lethal consequences,” Macua said. </p><p>“It must be stressed that Stilfontein, too, was private mining property. This reinforces a longstanding and disturbing pattern: the state mobilises swiftly and violently to protect corporate assets, not to safeguard the rights, lives or livelihoods of poor communities.” </p>Stilfontein situation <p>Earlier this year, more than 100 illegal miners allegedly died of hunger after police reportedly cut the supply of food and water, forcing those trapped to spend days without food. </p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> How SA’s old coal mines can offer hope for dying towns </p> </p> <p> <p> ‘We know it’s wrong, but they’re trying to make a living,’ say families of arrested illegal miners </p> </p> </p><p>Mpumalanga police neither agreed nor denied that there were trapped miners underground, as they did not respond to The Citizen’s questions. </p><p>ALSO READ: Gauteng’s highways, bridges, and suburbs on the brink of physical collapse</p><p>Over the weekend, Saps provincial spokesperson Brigadier Donald Mdluli said 1 000 or even more illegal immigrants were apprehended. </p><p>“The collaboration between the National Roving team, K9 [dog] Unit, Task Force, Vukalanga Security and members from the Combat and Proactive team began on 28 July. </p><p> </p>Most of miners without valid docs to be in the country<p>“It has been discovered through the operation that most of the miners, if not all, are foreign nationals without valid documentation to be in the country. </p><p>“Some could be underage, hence police are working in conjunction with officials from the department of home affairs, the department of minerals and energy, the national prosecution authority, as well as other law enforcement agencies.”</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics illegal miners illegal mining Mpumalanga zama zamas </p> Groups warn against heavy-handed raids in tackling illegal miners \| The Citizen	查看 4103	《公民报》	2025-08-05 12:20:00 2025-08-06 08:04:45	word
3234147	有图 <p> Despite losing in court, Tshwane is pushing back against the decision to set aside its R194 monthly cleaning levy. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Levy-court-battle-far-from-over.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Private waste collectors work to remove waste as some of the areas in Sunnyside, Pretoria are still experiencing a waste collection backlog, 29 August 2023. Picture: Neil McCartney / The Citizen</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The fight over the City of Tshwane’s cleaning levy is far from over after the city announced it would appeal the ruling. </p><p>AfriForum’s advisor for local government affairs, Deidré Steffens, hailed as a major victory for residents the High Court in Pretoria’s ruling on the city’s implementation of the cleaning levy as illegal and invalid. </p><p>“The levy was also set aside with immediate effect,” said Steffens. </p>Court ruled the cleaning levy illegal<p>“The civil rights organisation approached the court to set aside the metro’s decision to impose a new mandatory monthly levy of R194.37 (excluding VAT) on approximately 260 000 households and businesses within the metro. </p><p>“AfriForum argued the levy amounted to illegal and unfair double taxation, especially in cases where residents do not benefit from the metro’s refuse removal service and are forced to use private service providers,” she said. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Soccer star’s ‘special treatment’ after deadly crash concerns grieving mom [VIDEO] </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Court rules against City of Tshwane’s cleaning levy</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Steffens said during last week’s court proceedings the city attempted to defend the levy, arguing it was justifiable considering the metro’s 2016 tariff policy. </p><p>“However, the city’s legal team was unable to present this policy to the court and even admitted that it was unable to locate the document. The court considered this administrative shortcoming to be serious,” she said. </p><p>AfriForum district coordinator for Greater Pretoria South Arno Roodt said the implementation of the levy was nothing more than a fundraising ploy aimed at covering up for years of poor planning and mismanagement. </p>Tshwane says it will appeal<p>“The court’s decision sends a clear message that municipalities must also obey the law and that communities are ready to fight injustice,” he said. </p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Soccer star’s ‘special treatment’ after deadly crash concerns grieving mom [VIDEO] </p> </p> <p> <p> City of Tshwane accused of sabotaging citizen-led initiatives </p> </p> </p><p>City of Tshwane MMC for environment and agriculture management Obakeng Ramabodu said the city would appeal the judgment, “as we remain steadfast in our belief that a cleaning levy aimed at improving the maintenance of our landfills is a step in the right direction and necessary to ensure a safe and clean city for all”. </p><p>ALSO READ: Proposed cleaning levy sparks legal challenge in Tshwane</p><p>“A cleaning levy was introduced in Tshwane between 2016 and 2021 by the erstwhile government, which now claims to take exception to it,” he said. </p><p>DA Tshwane spokesperson for finance Jacqui Uys in February called on the ANC coalition not to introduce any new taxes. </p><p> </p><p>“Regardless of widespread public outcry, the ANC, EFF and ActionSA pushed forward and adopted a ‘funded’ budget that relied on the introduction of a city cleaning levy. Tshwane imposed this new levy on all properties that are using private waste contractors to remove their waste,” she said. </p>DA Tshwane call on coalition not to introduce new taxes<p>Uys said that meant properties where there was no service being rendered were being charged extra in Tshwane’s efforts to raise over R500 million in new revenue. </p><p>“Charging a fee for rendering no services to people who receive private services is daylight robbery,” she said. </p><p>ALSO READ: Tshwane cleansing levy ‘unfair double tax on residents’, AfriForum says</p><p> </p><p>Republican Conference of Tshwane councillor Lex Middelberg said: “We’ll know soon enough just how much they budgeted for this. At least R500 million by my calculation.” </p><p>He described the fourth-quarter financial report tabled in council last week as “utter rubbish”. </p><p>“When you dig into it, you find most end-of-year invoices are not captured. But importantly, ratepayers in default are about 25% of the billing. This just serves to underscore the fact that we are on the wrong side of the Laffer curve,” he said. </p>Revenue remained at R40bn for the third year<p>Middelberg said the city’s revenue remained at R40 billion for the third year in a row despite a 10% increases in rates and tariffs. </p><p> </p><p>“That means that every year the growing number in default is equal to that 10% increase plus inflation. Something big must change – and soon,” he said.</p><p>NOW READ: Tshwane cleaning tariff may be challenged in court</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics AfriForum City of Tshwane(COT) High Court in Pretoria </p> Levy court battle far from over \| The Citizen	查看 5386	《公民报》	2025-08-05 12:40:00 2025-08-06 08:04:45	word
3234146	有图 <p> Zuma and the MK party are clearly unhappy with the apex court’s ruling. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Jacob-Zuma-1-1-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>MK party leader Jacob Zuma looks on during a press conference in Sandton, Johannesburg on 22 August 2024. Picture: Emmanuel Croset / AFP</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The MK party has accused the Constitutional Court of ignoring the “most serious and flagrant constitutional violations perpetrated” by President Cyril Ramaphosa.</p><p>Former president Jacob Zuma and the MK party suffered a blow last week when the apex court dismissed their urgent application to invalidate Ramaphosa’s decision to place Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu on a leave of absence, appoint Wits law professor Firoz Cachalia as acting police minister and establish a commission of inquiry.</p>Ruling<p>The ConCourt ruled that the application does not engage the court’s jurisdiction and refused direct access to the MK party and Zuma in its matter against Ramaphosa.</p><p>“The court has considered the application for exclusive jurisdiction and direct access. It has concluded that the application does not engage the court’s jurisdiction and no case has been made out for direct access,” Justice Rammaka Steven Mathopo said.</p><p>ALSO READ: Zuma demands Ramaphosa resign by Friday, or else…</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Security officer sentenced to life for raping teen in Roodepoort </p> </p> </p><p>“And the following order is made. One, direct access is refused; two, courts are reserved; three, reasons for this order shall be given at a later date. Thank you,” Mathopo said.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The ruling cleared the way for Ramaphosa to appoint Cachalia – an appointment made on Friday – and for the Madlanga Commission to proceed with its work.</p>Zuma/MK party not happy<p>Zuma and the MK party are not happy with the apex court’s ruling, with the party’s national spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela accusing the court of “turning a blind eye” to the matter.</p><p>“To the shock of most South Africans who were under the impression that the rule of law still prevails in this country, the Constitutional Court has unfortunately chosen to turn a blind eye and take the easy way out by hiding behind technicalities, instead of addressing the real issues that have been presented by the MK party.</p><p>“The Constitutional Court has effectively sidestepped a clear constitutional crisis by deferring the matter to the High Court, where it may remain for years before potentially returning, well after Ramaphosa’s term in office has concluded. In so doing, the apex court has abdicated its responsibility to hold the Executive accountable,” Ndhlela said.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Security officer sentenced to life for raping teen in Roodepoort </p> </p> <p> <p> Ten EMPD and SAPS officers arrested in Edenvale to appear in court over June raid </p> </p> </p><p>The Citizen has contacted the judiciary for comment. This will be included in the article once received.</p>‘Brave efforts’<p>Ndhlela claims the court’s decision has disregarded the “brave efforts of General Mkhwanazi” and many other law-abiding whistleblowers who are committed to fostering a safer, crime-free South Africa.</p><p>“The MK party will not be easily discouraged from demanding accountability. We are considering all available peaceful options to do so.”</p><p>As the next step, the party, through its attorneys, demanded the resignation of Ramaphosa for “repeatedly violating his oath of office”, giving him until 10am on Friday to do so, or it would take action against him.</p><p> </p>‘Two police ministers’<p>The party also demanded that Ramaphosa give reasons “why South Africans must pay for two police ministers and fund an illegal Commission of Inquiry”.</p><p>“Ramaphosa is also required to respond to a list of 15 questions by Friday, 8th August 2025, concerning the current constitutional turmoil, which has been fuelled by his attempt to shield his ally, Mr. Senzo Mchunu, from a justified removal from Cabinet in exchange for protection related to the CR17 and Phala Phala criminal activities,” Ndhlela said.</p><p>ALSO READ:Zuma and MK party case should’ve started in High Court, ConCourt hears [VIDEOS]</p><p>The letter said, irrespective of the answers Ramaphosa provides, his actions to place Mchunu on leave and appoint Cachalia remain “illegal”.</p><p> </p>Chief justice<p>Ndhlela said the MK party will be sending another letter to the Chief Justice [Mandisa Maya] requesting the urgent provision of the outstanding reasons for the order handed down last Thursday.</p><p>“Once all the necessary information and reasons have been received from Mr. Ramaphosa and the apex court, the way forward will be determined and communicated publicly.</p><p>“The MK party is adamant that it is in the country’s best interest that Mr. Ramaphosa resigns with immediate effect. Any political party or member of Parliament who intends to vote against the MK party’s forthcoming motion of no Confidence towards Ramaphosa should be prepared to face the justified anger of South Africans,” Ndhlela said.</p><p>Ndhlela added that the MK party will continue to organise “peaceful demonstrations in support of General Mkhwanazi and to strengthen the call for Ramaphosa’s removal.”</p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ:Madlanga inquiry: How much probe into Mkhwanazi’s allegations will cost</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Constitutional Court Jacob Zuma Mandisa Maya Police Senzo Mchunu South African Police Service (SAPS) uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party/MK ) </p> MK party accuse ConCourt of ignoring violations by Ramaphosa	查看 5931	《公民报》	2025-08-05 12:45:18 2025-08-06 08:04:45	word
3234145	有图 <p> The City of Ekurhuleni has repaired over 50km of roads and cleaned thousands of stormwater drains through its Pothole Repair Blitz Programme. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/50955849936_42a69b2dfb_k.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>A pedestrian walks past potholes on a Gauteng road. Picture: Michel Bega</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Ekurhuleni Ekurhuleni municipality potholes roads </p> City of Ekurhuleni tackles potholes with 50km road repair effort \| The Citizen	查看 658	《公民报》	2025-08-05 12:57:45 2025-08-06 08:04:45	word
3234144	有图 <p> Joburg and Tshwane are resorting to desperate revenue tactics that punish residents instead of fixing mismanagement. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Untitled-design-6.png" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Pictures: iStock</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Nothing our dysfunctional metros do surprises us. But the latest moves by the City of Tshwane and the City of Joburg smack of a desperation which bodes ill, not only for the metros, but for their residents too. </p><p>As Tshwane vows to appeal against a court decision that its proposed “cleaning levy” is unconstitutional, the DA in Joburg claims that the city is in such a financial mess – and desperate for income – that it has instructed its traffic cops that they must collect at least R7 000 each per day in fines. </p><p>Not only that, but officers have allegedly also been told that they can claim overtime if they need to meet their target. </p><p>DA MPL Michael Sun said the municipality is pushing its rate collection responsibilities to the JMPD. </p><p>“This effectively turns law enforcement into a revenue-generating system rather than a public safety service,” he said. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Public Protector commits to helping Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission protect rights ‘in its own country’ </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Motorists could become targets of aggressive revenue collection operations by JMPD, says DA</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Both the Tshwane and Joburg actions show absolute contempt for their residents and ratepayers – but, at the same time, remind us that two of the biggest cities in the country have been mismanaged into the garbage dump. </p><p>Desperate revenue raising devices are in operation everywhere you look –increases in rates and utility bills – but, clearly, there is still room for more milking. </p><p>In much the same way as e-tolls tried to force motorists to pay for a service – highways – already paid for through our taxes, Tshwane’s unconstitutional levy is another double tax. </p><p>The reason the metros are short of cash is, as we have said repeatedly, that they have been mismanaged and looted, mainly by the ANC’s deployed cadres… and that hundreds of thousands of freeloaders are allowed to get power and water without paying for it. </p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Public Protector commits to helping Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission protect rights ‘in its own country’ </p> </p> <p> <p> Malema scores a court victory against Kenny Kunene </p> </p> </p><p>Again we say: put these cities under administration because those running them are clearly unfit for the job.</p><p>NOW READ: Court rules against City of Tshwane’s cleaning levy</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics City of Johannesburg (COJ) City of Tshwane(COT) Editor’s Choice metro police </p> Tshwane and Joburg squeeze residents for cash \| The Citizen	查看 3118	《公民报》	2025-08-05 13:00:00 2025-08-06 08:04:45	word
3234143	有图 <p> Group accused of stealing R35 000 in cash and failing to log seized items after shop raid in Edenvale. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/edenvale-police.jpeg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Edenvale Police Station, where ten officers were arrested for alleged corruption and theft related to a June raid. Picture: Supplied</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Edenvale Police raid </p> Ten EMPD and SAPS officers arrested in Edenvale to appear in court over June raid \| The Citizen	查看 730	《公民报》	2025-08-05 13:01:35 2025-08-06 08:04:45	word
3234142	有图 <p> A cold front is sweeping across SA, bringing snow, sleet, and icy conditions, with Pretoria set to face a bitter drop in temperatures. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Cold-weather.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Pretoria snow weather </p> Snow and sleet expected across SA as Pretoria faces icy conditions \| The Citizen	查看 642	《公民报》	2025-08-05 13:03:34 2025-08-06 08:04:45	word
3234141	有图 <p> The sentence comes as country commemorates women’s month. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Jail-2.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>A 26-year-old security officer tasked with the protection of a residential complex has been sentenced to life in prison for the rape of a 14-year-old girl in Roodepoort, west of Johannesburg.</p><p>The sentence comes as the country commemorates Women’s Month.</p><p>Mpho Antonio Lebona appeared in the Roodepoort Magistrates’ Court, where the sentence was handed down.</p><p>The teen was raped in Florida in January 2021.</p>Trial<p>National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said during the trial, evidence showed the devastating impact of the crime, with the victim providing a detailed and harrowing account of the assault.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Ten EMPD and SAPS officers arrested in Edenvale to appear in court over June raid </p> </p> </p><p>“The accused admitted to being with the victim but claimed their interaction was consensual. However, the Magistrate, Thelma Simpson, dismissed his testimony as entirely false and improbable, convicting him of rape, which led to the subsequent sentence.”</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Regional Court Prosecutor Claude Payne presented a Victim Impact Statement from the girl and her mother, which highlighted the trauma, particularly the brutal loss of the victim’s virginity.</p><p>“Citing the nature of the crime against a child, the Magistrate deemed life imprisonment the only befitting sentence, reflecting the court’s commitment to justice for such heinous acts,” Mjonondwane said.</p><p>ALSO READ: Online dating site serial rapist and murderer arrested in Limpopo</p>Rape<p>Mjonondwane added that during her ordeal, the teen managed to escape and immediately reported the incident to other residents, which led to Lebona’s arrest at the scene, and he was charged with rape.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Ten EMPD and SAPS officers arrested in Edenvale to appear in court over June raid </p> </p> <p> <p> Zuma and MK party accuse ConCourt of ignoring ‘most serious’ violations by Ramaphosa </p> </p> </p><p>“Further investigations by Sergeant Baloyi revealed that the incident occurred on the accused’s first day of employment, where he was tasked with overseeing access to the complex’s communal washing area.</p><p>“The victim, who resided at the complex, approached Lebona to unlock the washing area. The victim’s parents were at work during the commission of the offence, the accused locked the door behind them and raped the victim, also inflicting a bite wound on her neck,” Mjonondwane said.</p><p>ALSO READ: Man masquerading as pastor sentenced to life for raping at least 10 children in KZN</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics jail National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Police prison Rape Teens </p> Security officer sentenced to life for raping teen in Roodepoort	查看 3313	《公民报》	2025-08-05 13:09:07 2025-08-06 08:04:45	word
3234140	有图 <p> A Smithfield couple were tied up and their home ransacked by men who later fled with cash, jewellery and a stolen vehicle. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/iStock-1307594378.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics bloemfontein Crime farm attacks farm murder </p> Elderly couple assaulted, tied up on Free State farm: Suspects caught on same day as robbery \| The Citizen	查看 661	《公民报》	2025-08-05 13:12:35 2025-08-06 08:04:45	word
3234139	有图 <p> Cope opens a murder case against Northern Cape health officials after two psychiatric patients die in unsafe, freezing conditions. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Neglect-blamed-in-mental-patient-deaths-in-NC.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Congress of the People (Cope) has laid charges against the Northern Cape health authorities for being allegedly responsible for the death and suffering of mental health patients. </p><p>This, after the health ombud’s recent findings indicated that the death of two patients and the suffering of the other two were caused by a lack of electricity, mismanagement and related factors. </p><p>Acting national chair Pakes Dikgetsi called on authorities to deal harshly with those responsible for the tragedy and hold them accountable. </p>Cope opens case against health officials<p>Dikgetsi said Cope had opened a case of murder, attempted murder and culpable homicide at Kimberley police station against the management of the Northern Cape department of health, RMS Hospital and the Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital. </p><p>He said the tragedies happened because the provincial health system was poorly managed and neglected by the leaders. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Gen Z is not okay, the internet is making it worse </p> </p> </p><p>“What happened in these hospitals is more than just a tragedy. It is a crime and it is hard to believe that in a democratic South Africa, patients in government care could die from the cold. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Team appointed to probe death at Witrand Psychiatric Hospital</p><p>“We must act quickly to get justice for the victims and their families. Vulnerable patients who depended on public health care were left in terrible conditions and those responsible should face criminal charges,” said Dikgetsi. </p><p>He said the head of the investigations team had committed to escalating the matter to their legal team and the Hawks to review the initial inquest docket and determine whether the two cases could be merged. </p><p>“Cope will be following the case closely to ensure the police and other authorities act quickly. Justice must be done, not just to respect those who died, but to make sure something like this never happens again.” </p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Gen Z is not okay, the internet is making it worse </p> </p> <p> <p> Joyspan: The one life measure that really matters </p> </p> </p>Power outages, mismanagement contributed to patient’s deaths – ombud<p>Health ombud Prof Taole Mokoena confirmed that power outages and mismanagement at the facilities contributed to the death of the two male patients. </p><p>Mokoena said the findings of an investigation into the treatment, complications and deaths of psychiatric patients at the Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital (NCMHH) and the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital (RMSH) revealed that between July and August last year, Cyprian Mohoto and Tshepo Mndimbaza died. </p><p>Petrus de Bruins and John Louw were badly affected – Low had to undergo a craniectomy, while De Bruins remained bedridden. </p><p>ALSO READ: Zimbabwean girl’s transplant denial sparks moral debate</p><p> </p><p>He said the electricity supply was interrupted by cable theft and vandalism at the power substation. </p><p>“This power loss impacted the communication infrastructure, leaving the hospital without telephone lines. </p><p>“Electricity supply was restored within days at two of the neighbouring hospitals; however, it took an entire year for the electricity to be restored at NCMHH. </p><p>Damning findings</p><p> </p><p>“Because of the lack of electricity, the available resuscitation equipment was not operational as it could not be charged, and other necessary equipment was unavailable for use.”</p><p>“NCMHH procured poor quality pyjamas and blankets which were inadequate to provide warmth to patients during the severe winter cold, especially at night,” said Mokoena. </p><p>The investigation also established that leadership instability in the provincial department of health negatively affected service delivery, safety, and the quality of patient care at NCMHH and RMSH.</p><p>NOW READ: Man in critical condition after swarm of wasps attack</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Congress of the People (COPE) Health Department mental health Northern Cape Patients </p> Neglect blamed in mental patient deaths in Northern Cape \| The Citizen	查看 4741	《公民报》	2025-08-05 13:20:00 2025-08-06 08:04:45	word
3234138	有图 <p> Lamola distances political issues from trade talks, saying empowerment policies are not being discussed with US officials. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/BEE-left-out-of-US-trade-talks-%E2%80%93-Minister-Lamola.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola. Picture: Gallo Images/OJ Koloti</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Ongoing negotiations on a trade deal with the US have not included any discussion about political issues, including broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) or affirmative action, says International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola. </p><p>At a media briefing yesterday, Lamola emphasised on a number of occasions that those issues had “not been brought to the negotiating table”. </p><p>He said despite some “speculations” by those who had visited Washington, that these matters were critical, “those issues were not in the feedback” the US negotiators had given their South African counterparts. Nor were they in the framework being discussed. </p>B-BBEE not brought to trade talks table<p>He added: “We prefer to deal with what is in front of us… </p><p>“So, we separate facts and other things that we hear.” </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Here are economic and geopolitical factors to affect SMEs </p> </p> </p><p>Lamola appeared to criticise some groups within South Africa that may have hurt the country’s relationship with the US. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: US tariffs: Here’s why talks over trade deal have been ‘complex’</p><p>“It is unfortunate that this government’s efforts in resetting the relationship with the US have been undermined by some actors within South African society.” </p><p>Representatives from the DA, AfriForum, the Solidarity Movement and Freedom Front Plus travelled to the US this year to voice concerns over South African policies such as B-BBEE and the Expropriation Act. </p><p>This coincided with Trump’s executive order granting refugee status to Afrikaners, citing claims of persecution, while also cutting US financial aid to South Africa in response to the International Court of Justice case brought by President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration against Israel. </p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Here are economic and geopolitical factors to affect SMEs </p> </p> <p> <p> Public Protector commits to helping Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission protect rights ‘in its own country’ </p> </p> </p>Govt accused groups of sowing division<p>As a result, the SA government has repeatedly accused the groups of sowing division in the country. </p><p>Lamola has assured the public that support programmes will help offset the US 30% tariff on SA exports. </p><p>He highlighted that the US is South Africa’s third-largest trading partner, accounting for 7.5% of total exports. </p><p>ALSO READ: Government must actively manage fallout from US tariffs with trade crisis committee – BLSA</p><p> </p><p>“South African exports do not compete with US producers and do not pose a threat to US industry. </p><p>“On the contrary, our exports are crucial inputs that support America’s own industrial base. </p><p>“Our agriculture exports are even counter-seasonal, meaning that they fill gaps in the US market, not replace domestic products.” </p>Tariffs could reduce economic growth by 0.2%<p>Economists estimate that the new tariffs could reduce South Africa’s economic growth by 0.2%. </p><p> </p><p>However, Lamola pointed out that 35% of South African exports will remain exempt. </p><p>These include products like copper, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, critical minerals, stainless steel scrap and energyrelated products. </p><p>ALSO READ: SA’s efforts to repair US ties undermined internally, says Lamola amid tariff fallout</p><p>He also said South African companies had already adapted to steel and aluminium tariffs that were introduced under Section 232 of the US Trade Expansion Act back in 2018. </p><p> </p><p>Government will roll out several key support measures. </p><p>These include an export support desk that will act as a single point of contact for companies affected by the US tariff hike. </p>Support desk<p>The desk will provide ongoing updates, assist with exploring new international markets and connect exporters with South African embassies and high commissions abroad. </p><p>An economic relief package is also being prepared to help companies cope with short-term financial pressures and develop longer-term plans to protect jobs and production.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Donald Trump Editor’s Choice Ronald Lamola tariffs United States of America (USA/US) </p> BEE left out of US trade talks – Minister Lamola \| The Citizen	查看 5122	《公民报》	2025-08-05 13:40:00 2025-08-06 08:04:45	word
3234137	有图 <p> Where is Joburg"s money going? </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Cartoon-5-August-2025.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Looting continues to cost the country billions, with the Treasury seemingly playing a losing game.</p><p>The City of Johannesburg is cash-strapped and has been given an ultimatum by the Treasury to correct wasteful expenditure.</p><p>Treasury has reportedly written to Joburg mayor Dada Morero to give him two weeks to respond with a plan to stop the squandering of funds and take action against offending officials.</p><p>It also reportedly threatened to withhold grant funding if the city’s finances weren’t brought under control.</p><p>ALSO READ:Lesufi reshuffles several heads of Gauteng departments after reports reveal misconduct</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Cartoon of the day: 29 July 2025 </p> </p> </p>Making money<p>The City has meanwhile embarked on an aggressive revenue collection campaign to replenish its coffers</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Its power utility, City Power, has been held several operations to disconnect individuals, businesses and whole communities that do not pay for electricity owed.</p><p>The DA in Gauteng claims the City is using Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officers to collect revenue by setting a target for them to collect R7 000 in fines daily.</p><p>“This effectively turns law enforcement into a revenue-generating system rather than a public safety service,” the party’s Michael Sun toldThe Citizen.</p><p>JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla denied the DA’s claims.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Cartoon of the day: 29 July 2025 </p> </p> <p> <p> Cartoon of the day: 24 July 2025 </p> </p> </p><p>“The JMPD would like to emphasise that our enforcement operations are conducted with the primary goal of maintaining safety and order on the city’s roads.”</p><p>“As part of their duties, officers are expected to issue citations when a motorist is found to be in violation of traffic laws,” he told The Citizen.</p><p>NOW READ: Motorists could become targets of aggressive revenue collection operations by JMPD, says DA</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Cartoon Cartoon of the day </p> Cartoon of the day: 5 August 2025 \| The Citizen	查看 2498	《公民报》	2025-08-05 13:42:02 2025-08-06 08:04:45	word
3234136	有图 <p> The officers allegedly raided a shop, seized cigarettes and took cash. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/EMPD-car1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>An Ekurhuleni Metro police car outside the Boksburg vehicle pound, 27 May 2022. Picture: Neil McCartney / The Citizen</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>At least ten members of the South African Police Services (Saps) and the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police department (EMPD) are expected to make their first court appearance on Tuesday.</p><p>The officers are expected to appear at the Germiston Magistrate’s Court on allegations of corruption and theft.</p>Corruption<p>Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) spokesperson Lizzy Suping said the incident occurred on 4 June 2025.</p><p>“It is alleged that during a multi-disciplinary operation by law enforcement initiated by the Premier of Gauteng, the accused officers raided a shop at number 7 Hermila Avenue, Edenvale, where they seized cigarettes and took cash amounting to R35 000 and three packs of Headache tablets (Panados) to the value of about R5 000.</p><p>ALSO READ: JMPD officers arrested for extortion and corruption</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Sexual harassment, theft: 56 higher education staff suspended, still paid </p> </p> </p><p>“They arrested the cashier for trading in illicit cigarettes and the other employee for violating immigration rules,” Suping said.</p><p> </p><p> </p>Arrest<p>It is also alleged that the accused officers failed to record all the merchandise seized from the shop at the police station.</p><p>Suping said the shop manager allegedly disputed the quantity and type of merchandise booked in the Occurrence Book to the Station Commander.</p><p>“The members were arrested today [Monday] while on duty and will appear before the court tomorrow. All arrested officers are Constables and one Sergeant, and are detained at the Germiston Police Station.”</p><p>Last month, two Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officers were arrested on charges of extortion and corruption.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Sexual harassment, theft: 56 higher education staff suspended, still paid </p> </p> <p> <p> Kishene Chetty application to combine criminal matters struck of the roll </p> </p> </p><p>The arrests followed a swift probe initiated by a public complaint.</p>JMPD corruption<p>JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla said they received a distress call on Saturday from a concerned citizen who reported being extorted by officers.</p><p>Fihla said the operation involved a coordinated effort from the JMPD’s Internal Affairs Unit, which effected the arrests.</p><p>“The complainant alleged that officers demanded R8 000 after accusing their company driver of fleeing an accident scene. Acting on the provided vehicle registration, JMPD Internal Affairs quickly tracked the vehicle to a BP Garage in Parktown, where three officers were located.”</p><p> </p><p>“A search of the officers and their vehicle uncovered R5,340 from two male officers, much of which could not be accounted for and was suspected to be illicitly obtained. Some of the money was found concealed within the vehicle. The two male officers were immediately detained at Jeppe SAPS on charges of extortion and corruption,” Fihla said.</p><p>JMPD Chief of Police Commissioner Patrick Jaca said the arrest of these two officers sends a clear message.</p><p>ALSO READ: Farm murder accused says he was forced to feed women’s bodies to pigs</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics corruption charges Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) South African Police Service (SAPS) theft </p> EMPD and Saps officers to appear in court for corruption and theft	查看 4009	《公民报》	2025-08-05 13:42:45 2025-08-06 08:04:45	word
3234135	有图 <p> The Lions and Bulls are the only unbeaten teams in the Currie Cup after two rounds of action. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lions-v-WP-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>The Lions and Western Province in action during their Currie Cup clash at Ellis Park over the past weekend.Picture: Gallo Images</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>The Lions and Bulls have both staked their claim to be considered favourites for the Currie Cup title, after two big wins on the opening two weekends of the competition.</p><p>Of the country’s “big four”, the two Highveld teams have gone with a different selection strategy to their coastal rivals and it looks to be paying off with both picking up bonus point wins to take an early lead on the Currie Cup log.</p><p>The Lions started with two home games, and comfortably swatted aside the Sharks 46-5 and Western Province 40-19, while the Bulls opened their campaign in Cape Town with a 48-23 win over Western Province, before thrashing the Sharks 64-0 back at home over the past weekend.</p><p>Both the Lions and the Bulls have loaded their Currie Cup squad with players who are largely considered backup to their United Rugby Championship (URC) team, while the Sharks and Western Province have mostly backed inexperienced youngsters for the competition.</p><p>And that has made a notable difference in their fortunes based on the results over the first two weekends of action.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Signing junior star Bathobele Hlekani is a positive step for the Lions </p> </p> </p><p>In the past weekend’s match the Lions’ entire starting 15 were players who had featured regularly over the previous URC campaign, although none are considered regulr starters, while Western Province only had a handful of players with decent URC experience.</p><p> </p><p> </p>International experience<p>The Bulls also went with a strong lineup, boasting players with international experience such as Marvin Orie (Springboks) and Jaco van der Walt (Scotland), and a host of URC regulars, while the Sharks featured a few players with URC experience, and a large number without.</p><p>It will be interesting to see which player strategy pays off when it comes to the start of the coming URC season, when a number of backup players will need to be utilised due to the unavailability of Springbok players, who will still be in international action.</p><p>But in the Currie Cup, the Bulls, who sit top on 10 points, only ahead of the Lions on points difference, are currently the two teams to beat and with them now coming up against the other teams in the competition, we will gain a better understanding of where they truly stand.</p><p>Of the other four teams it is hard to gauge if they will be able to challenge the top two, as they have all picked up one win, with the Kavaliers beating the Cheetahs, Pumas beating the Griquas, Cheetahs beating the Pumas and Griquas beating the Kavaliers over the first two weekends.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Signing junior star Bathobele Hlekani is a positive step for the Lions </p> </p> <p> <p> Confirmed: Ackermann retains coaches who served under Jake White </p> </p> </p><p>The Bulls will now host the Pumas at Loftus on Saturday afternoon, while the Lions travel to Wellington to take on the entertaining Kavaliers in what should be another Sunday afternoon classic.</p><p>The other two games see the Griquas up against Western Province in Kimberley on Friday, and the Sharks host the Cheetahs in Durban on Saturday.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Bulls Rugby Team Currie Cup Lions rugby team Sharks rugby team Western Province Rugby Team </p> Selection strategy key as Lions and Bulls stake claim as Currie Cup favourites	查看 4069	《公民报》	2025-08-05 13:43:20 2025-08-06 08:04:45	word
3234134	有图 <p> Paramedics said they arrived on scene to find total carnage. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bus-and-Taxi-crash.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>The crash occurred on Sarnia Road, Rossburgh in Durban just before 6am on Tuesday morning. Picture: ALS Paramedics. </p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>At least twelve people have been injured in a serious accident involving a bus and a taxi in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).</p><p>The crash occurred on Sarnia Road, Rossburgh in Durban just before 6am on Tuesday morning.</p>Accident<p>ALS Paramedics Medical Services spokesperson Garrith Jamieson said they arrived on the scene to find total carnage after a bus and a fully laden taxi had collided.</p><p>“Paramedics quickly set up a triage system and immediately called for more ambulances as well as Advanced Life Support Paramedics to assist with the multiple casualty scene.</p><p>“A total of twelve people sustained injuries ranging from moderate to severe and were stabilised on the scene before being transported to various Durban Hospitals for further care that they required,” Jamieson said.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Police investigating death of domestic worker hit by bakkie in Northcliff </p> </p> </p><p>Jamieson added that events leading up to the accident are unknown; however, police were on the scene and will be investigating further.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ:Soccer star’s ‘special treatment’ after deadly crash concerns grieving mom [VIDEO]</p>Family killed<p>Last month, a family of five, including a three-year-old child and a two-month-old baby, were killed in an accident in KZN</p><p>The accident occurred on Sunday in the Dokodweni, Gingindlovu area.</p><p>A further seven occupants sustained injuries, with four children, all under the age of 14, sustaining serious injuries.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Police investigating death of domestic worker hit by bakkie in Northcliff </p> </p> <p> <p> WATCH: Several injured after thrilling amusement ride snaps in half </p> </p> </p><p>IPSS Medical Services spokesperson Samanthan Meyrick said the seriously injured patients were stabilised on scene before being transported to nearby facilities for further care.</p><p>“Our heartfelt condolences go out to the friends and family of the deceased.”</p>Tragic<p>The KZN Transport and Human Settlement department’s spokesperson, Ndabezinhle Sibiya, said they are saddened by the latest crash.</p><p>“After what has been a relatively safe winter holiday, we have just received a report from our dedicated team from the Road Traffic Inspectorate informing me about a horrific accident on R66 Nyezane in Gingindlovu.</p><p> </p><p>“Although the RTI teams, the South African Police Service, and emergency services are still busy with recovery and rescue operations, we wish to indicate that five passengers unfortunately died on the scene, three adults and two children,” Sibiya said</p><p>NOW READ:13 killed, scores injured in Mpumalanga and KZN accidents</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Accidents Arrive Alive KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) paramedics road safety </p> Several injured after bus and taxi collide in Durban, KZN	查看 3430	《公民报》	2025-08-05 13:44:01 2025-08-06 08:04:45	word
3234133	有图 <p> The GNU has awakened the ANC to the fact that it can halt wasteful spending without external pressure. </p> <p> <img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Corruption-1200x800-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript> <p> <p> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>One of former minister Dr Zweli Mkhize’s trending videos on social media is that of him questioning a mayor at Matjhabeng district municipality in the Free State on an item that appears in their budget. </p><p>The flustered official and the municipality’s chief financial officer have no idea why there’s an R18 million item titled “Bonuses” on the budget. </p><p>It turns out that some stipends that are meant to be R3 100 for officials on the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) turned into 10 times that, R31 000 per month in the pockets of corrupt officials. </p><p>The minister in charge of the public works and infrastructure, the DA’s Dean Macpherson, promptly suspended funds for the EPWP for the municipality to allow investigations to root out the corruption. </p><p>The sad part about the decision is that it is a programme meant to provide employment for mainly unemployed youth and, as a result, the suspension means some deserving individuals will suffer because of the decision aimed at rooting out corruption. </p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Don’t complain if you’re part of the problem </p> </p> </p><p>While praise should be heaped on Mkhize as cooperative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta) parliamentary committee chair that went to the Free State municipality on an oversight visit, it must be pointed out that this is primarily what was lacking in government for the past 30 years. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The country can celebrate that corruption is being stopped to prevent further waste of funds, but the ANC should not only take this as democracy in action, but as an indication of what has led to its demise at national level. </p><p>ALSO READ: Matjhabeng municipality’s appeal rejected amid financial challenges,service delivery collapse</p><p>This is the kind of oversight that should have been standard in government. That is what parliament is there for, to provide oversight, daily. </p><p>Instead of doing this, parliament became a battleground to protect errant and delinquent leaders who have been exposed as lacking. </p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Don’t complain if you’re part of the problem </p> </p> <p> <p> OPINION \| Put Johannesburg under administration </p> </p> </p><p>It seems the local government elections next year carry more significance than last year’s general election that ushered in the era of coalition politics at national level. </p><p>So, the likes of the Matjhabeng district municipality should be shaking in their boots at the prospect of being booted out for mismanagement of funds and corruption. </p><p>But history has shown that voters are duped into electing leaders who pay themselves first at the expense of providing much-needed work for communities. </p><p>Local municipalities all over the country are becoming that which the constitution meant for them to be: the face of government for the man on the street. </p><p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Macpherson suspends all EPWP funds to municipality</p><p>That is what Mkhize and Cogta were aiming for in exposing the rot in Matjhabeng. </p><p>Sadly, because the advent of the government of national unity (GNU) at national level has closed off a lot of taps that were previously available and unmonitored for tenderpreneurs to loot at will, they have now turned their cunning ways and corrupt practices to loot state funds at local government. </p><p>It is no surprise that forensic auditors like Mpho Mafole in the Ekurhuleni municipality and countless others were assassinated in a brazen and alarming manner to cover up the corrupt acts of the political heads of departments. </p><p> </p><p>The coalface of service delivery has become a warzone that is threatening the bedrock of service delivery: honesty in dealing with public funds. </p><p>The threat issued by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to Joburg mayor Dada Morero is further proof that the GNU has awakened even those within the ANC to the fact that wasteful expenditure and unauthorised spending do not require an outside party to be stopped. </p><p>It can be stopped by civil servants doing the jobs they were employed to do in the first place.</p><p>NOW READ: Almost 40 municipalities facing sanctions from Treasury over mismanagement</p><p> </p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics African National Congress (ANC) corruption Government of national unity (GNU) municipalities </p> Local government has become graft warzone \| The Citizen	查看 5042	《公民报》	2025-08-05 14:00:00 2025-08-06 08:04:45	word
3234132	有图 <p> When temperatures dip and dry air settles in, your summer makeup routine just won’t cut it. </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/1500-x-1000-1500-x-1000-px-1500-x-1000-px-1500-x-1000-px-1500-x-1000-px-4.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Nomsa Madida ,Picture Instagram </p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Winter calls for a more nourishing, protective approach to foundation. If you’re wondering how to winter-proof your makeup and keep it flawless, celebrity makeup artist Nomsa Madida gives tips to ensure it stays flawless despite the harsh weather.</p><p>Madida is a beauty entrepreneur and makeup artist to the stars – including Somizi Mhlongo and Thembisa Mdoda – a Basadi award Make-up artist of the Year winner and owner of SASA Cosmetics.</p><p>She shares her expert tips on adjusting your foundation for long wear, hydration, and a radiant cold-weather glow.</p>Why you need to switch up your foundation in Winter<img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/nomsa2-.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nomsa Madida with media personality Somizi Mhlongo. Picture: Supplied<p>During winter, the skin loses moisture faster due to cold winds, dry indoor heating, and less natural oil production. A foundation that once looked fresh in summer may now flake, crack, or vanish by midday. Knowing how to winter-proof your makeup can make all the difference.</p><p>“In colder months, skin becomes more fragile and dehydrated,” says Madida. “This impacts how your foundation wears, especially if your base routine isn’t adjusted.”</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> World Lipstick Day 2025: History, hottest shades and textures making lips pop today </p> </p> </p><p>To beat the seasonal beauty blues, a skin-first approach is essential for hydration, protection, and smart product layering. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Step 1: Hydrate and prime like a pro</p><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/iStock-1386260996.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">The art of contouring. Picture iStock<p>Your winter makeup routine should always start with a deeply hydrating skincare base. A moisturiser that’s rich yet non-greasy is key to preventing flaking and improving foundation adherence.</p><p>“Always begin with a moisturiser that contains ceramides or hyaluronic acid,” says Madida. “Think of it as prepping your skin to be a smooth, supple canvas.” Winter-proofing your makeup involves choosing the right products for hydration.</p><p>Next, apply a hydrating primer. Look for ones with glycerin, aloe, or vitamin E to help lock in moisture and add a layer of protection against the elements.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> World Lipstick Day 2025: History, hottest shades and textures making lips pop today </p> </p> <p> <p> No hairline? How to stop hair loss in Afro-textured hair today! </p> </p> </p><p>ALSO READ: Zozibini Tunzi to host Free State Fashion Week’s Women’s Day Business & Fashion Festival</p><p>Step 2: Never forget the SPF<gwmw></gwmw></p><p>Cloudy skies don’t mean you’re safe from sun damage. UV rays can still affect your skin, especially when reflected off winter surfaces like snow or glass.</p><p>“SPF isn’t just for summer,” Madida warns. “Sun protection is the foundation of anti-aging and healthy skin even in July.”</p><p> </p><p>Choose a moisturising sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher that layers well under foundation. Many new-generation sunscreens offer both hydration and high protection, without leaving a white cast or greasiness.</p><p>Step 3: Change Your foundation formula</p><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/nomsa-3-.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nomsa Madida’s clients include Big Brother Mzansi winner Michelle Dimpho “Mphowabadimo” Mvundla.<p>Matte, full-coverage foundations can cling to dry patches in winter and look cakey. The trick is to switch to hydrating or dewy foundations that offer coverage without drying the skin.</p><p>“In winter, I always recommend a lightweight, hydrating formula that blends well and adds luminosity,” says Madida. “Our SASA loose bronzer or a hydrating skin tint, for example, gives natural coverage while keeping the skin supple.”</p><p> </p><p>Look out for foundations with ingredients like squalane, jojoba oil, or hyaluronic acid. These will nourish the skin and keep your makeup looking fresh longer.</p><p>ALSO READ: No hairline? How to stop hair loss in Afro-textured hair today!</p><p>Step 4: Apply gently and layer wisely</p><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/iStock-1344416051.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Picture iStock<p>How you apply your foundation matters. Winter skin needs gentle handling and thin, buildable layers for the most flattering result.</p><p> </p><p>“Use a damp beauty sponge or your fingers to press the foundation into the skin,” advises Madida. “This warms up the product and avoids disturbing dry patches.”</p><p>Avoid dragging a brush across flaking areas; instead, use a tapping motion to build coverage gradually.</p><p>Step 5: Set with care, not excess</p><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/iStock-1442518256.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Picture iStock <gwmw></gwmw><gwmw></gwmw><p>Powder still plays a role in keeping makeup in place, but too much can be a disaster in dry weather. Set only where you need it.</p><p>“Focus on the T-zone or under eyes, using a lightweight, finely-milled setting powder,” says Madida. “Don’t powder dry areas like the cheeks, it will only exaggerate texture.”</p><p>Finish your look with a hydrating setting spray to melt all the layers together and add a moisture-locking seal to your makeup.</p>Nomsa’s winter-proof foundation tips:<img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/iStock-1344083629.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Picture iStock <gwmw></gwmw><p>Mix foundation with moisturiser: Blend a pump of foundation with your moisturiser for a sheer, skin-like finish.</p><p>Cream products are your friends: Cream blush, bronzer, and highlighter add warmth without drying out your skin.</p><p>Weekly exfoliation is a must: Gentle exfoliation removes dry patches that can ruin even the best foundation.</p><p>Stay hydrated internally: Drink water and consider using a humidifier in your room to support skin from the inside.</p><p>Transitioning your foundation routine for winter doesn’t require a complete overhaul, just smart switches and gentle techniques. Focus on hydration, choose glow-enhancing products, and set with care. </p><p>“Your winter makeup should feel like skincare with a little extra magic,” says Madida. “With the right foundation and prep, your skin can glow through the cold.” Winter-proofing your makeup is about finding the balance between coverage and hydration.</p><p>So whether you’re heading to a frosty office morning or a glamorous winter night out, these pro-approved tweaks will keep your makeup looking fresh, flawless, and fabulous.</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics beauty beauty pageant makeup </p> Winter-proof your makeup with tips from celeb makeup artist Nomsa Madida \| The Citizen	查看 7368	《公民报》	2025-08-05 15:00:00 2025-08-06 08:04:45	word
3234131	有图 <p> Load reduction will be implemented during peak demand periods </p> <p> <img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Load-reduction6-600x600-1.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <p> <p> <p>Picture: iStock</p> </p> <p> <p> <i></i><p> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> <i> </i> </p> </p> </p> </p><p> </p> <p> <p>Residents in Gauteng must expect load reduction as Eskom-serviced areas continue to face scheduled power cuts.</p><p>According to Eskom, load reduction will be carried out from Tuesday to Sunday.</p><p>Consumers can expect approximately six and five hours of outages, with varying time slots for different areas.</p>Areas affected<p>Load reduction will be implemented during peak demand periods from 5am to 9am and 5pm to 10pm.</p><p>“The continued pressure on our transformers/mini-substations due to illegal connections and electricity theft in some areas necessitates load reduction to avoid equipment damage,” said Eskom.</p><p> <p> <p> <p> Read more </p> Eskom adds more power to electricity grid as G20 summit approaches </p> </p> </p><p>Areas experiencing morning load reduction (5am-9am) include Rabie Ridge, Protea Glen and its extensions, Ivory Park, Kaalfontein and Duduza .</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Other affected areas include Katlehong Heights, Sebokeng extensions, and various settlements across Gauteng.</p><p>Evening load reduction (5pm-10pm) impacts regions including Vereeniging, Sharpville, Sebokend and its extensions, Westside Park, and Daveyton.</p><p>The affected areas in Gauteng include:</p>VosloorusOrange FarmSpruitviewProtea GlenWinterveldtMabopaneVryburgOdinburg GardensElandsfontein<p>To see if your area is affected click on, or download, the document below.</p><p> </p><p> RELATED ARTICLES <p> <p> <p> Eskom adds more power to electricity grid as G20 summit approaches </p> </p> <p> <p> City Power extends free basic electricity registration – here’s the new deadline </p> </p> </p><p>Load-reduction-schedule-GAUTENG-AUG-2025Download</p>Load reduction schedule: Tuesday, 5 August – Sunday, 10 August<img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-05-at-08.40.56.jpeg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=" rel="noopener noreferrer"><noscript><img src="https://media.citizen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-05-at-08.40.56-1.jpeg" rel="noopener noreferrer"></noscript><p>NOW READ: Eskom adds more power to electricity grid as G20 summit approaches</p> </p> <p> Read more on these topics Eskom Load Shedding Load shedding schedules </p> Load reduction: Here are the areas affected this week \| The Citizen	查看 2877	《公民报》	2025-08-05 15:03:27 2025-08-06 08:04:45	word

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