Polokwane cuts power to govt departments, businesses over R250m debt
The Polokwane Municipality has been cutting off power to government offices, claiming it is owed R250 million. On Thursday, municipal spokesperson Thipa Selala said the campaign would continue, targeting businesses and individuals. “We are not only focusing on departments but top owing businesses and individuals. The municipality needs to collect [the outstanding payments] to ensure […]
Guo Wengui: US accuses Chinese tycoon of billion-dollar fraud
US authorities have charged a Chinese property tycoon based in New York with orchestrating a billion-dollar fraud. Guo Wengui and one of his business partners, Kin Ming Je, are accused of wire fraud, securities fraud, bank fraud and money laundering. Mr Guo is a critic of the Chinese government and an associate of ex-White House […]
These cars are being targeted for hijacking in South Africa right now
While the number of reported hijacking cases since the start of 2023 has slowed compared to a bleak year in 2022, hijackings are still prevalent in South Africa – with a continued trend of kidnappings in some cases. Presenting the latest crime figures in February 2023, police minister Bheki Cele said the numbers don’t paint a positive […]
