Johannesburg Water Investigates Contaminated Supply in Fleurhof
Residents of Fleurhof have reported that Sunday (August 4th) marks the fourth day without clean tap water, according to News24. Johannesburg Water is currently investigating suspected water contamination in the area. Community leader Selby Leshaba said that the issue began when residents reported on social media that their tap water was discolored and had a foul odor. Leshaba added that Johannesburg Water only began to take the matter seriously after he alerted the media. Johannesburg Water has received complaints from residents and has advised them to stop consuming the water until further notice.
Mayor Faces Allegations of Lavish Spending Despite Financial Woes
The mayor of the financially troubled Nketoana Local Municipality in the Free State has allegedly spent nearly R100,000 of taxpayers' money on fuel and a rented vehicle, despite the municipality's inability to pay salaries on time, reports IOL. Mayor Mamiki Mokoena is accused of renting a vehicle from Avis every month. These allegations surfaced after Mokoena damaged a BMW 4 Series, purchased by the municipality, in a 2021 accident. The sources also mentioned that no logbooks were maintained for the vehicle. The Democratic Alliance has raised this issue during council meetings, requesting a report on the vehicle's status, but the municipality failed to provide one.
Alleged Rapist of Centenarian Caught, Faces Bail Hearing
A 27-year-old man, who was apprehended shortly after allegedly assaulting and raping a 101-year-old woman living nearby, may apply for bail, according to News24. The attack on the centenarian occurred on July 27 in Zaaiplaas, Limpopo. Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba stated that the "victim was asleep when the suspect awakened her by attempting to strangle her before raping her. The suspect broke into her house through a window. After the assault, the man fled the scene." Police were alerted, and a search was initiated. The suspect was soon identified and arrested at his home.
