Zuma announces brighter 2012
Targeting job creation … President Jacob Zuma has announced huge infrastructure projects that will create thousands of jobs. In the next few years to come, South Africa will witness a massive infrastructure development drive which promises to grow the economy and create much needed jobs. This was announced by president Jacob Zuma delivering his fourth State of the Nation Address to a joint sitting of Parliament last night. Since becoming president, Zuma has delivered his most important speech of the year in the evening in order to enable as many as possible South Africans to witness and be part of…
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Twins evade prison
Twins not guilty … Keabecoe and Kegomodicoe Lekone were found not guilty of murdering bodyguard Lehlohonolo Seqhee in 2008. The well-known Lekone twins of Heidedal, Bloemfontein, were acquitted this week on charges relating to the high-profile murder of a bodyguard three years ago. Keabecoe and Kegomodicoe Lekone (37) were accused of murdering Lehlohonolo Seqhee (31), the bodyguard of the then MEC of Police, Roads and Transport, Seiso Mohai, outside Ekhayeni Pub and Grill in August 2008. The twins faced charges of murder, theft, defeating the ends of justice, perjury, and the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition after their arrest for…
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MAYOR ROASTS CRITICS
Following allegations of nepotism, the Mayor of Masilonyana has emerged guns blazing and accused his detractors of using the media in a quest to halt his anti-corruption crusade. On the offensive … The Mayor of Masilonyana Steve Koalane condemns the attempts to discredit his efforts. Heads are once again rolling at the Masilonyana Local Municipality. Recently, the municipality was rocked by renewed allegations of financial maladministration, insubordination, and misconduct, which left some positions vacant due to suspended officials. Municipal manager Mohanoe Mpakane will be subject to a disciplinary hearing. This comes after he was suspended for failing to implement a…
