Oliver Ngwenya


Oliver Ngwenya

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Published Articles
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis outlines the City of Cape Town's plans to take control of passenger rail services, aiming to improve public transport and support local development through a new Service Level Plan with Prasa
By Oliver Ngwenya On Saturday, December 7th, 2024

City of Cape Town Moves Toward Taking Control of Passenger Rail Services to Improve Public Transport

Cape Town is making significant strides in its efforts to take control of the metro’s passenger rail services following a major breakthrough in negotiations with the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Pra... Read more »
Picture for illustration purposes:Government urges the citizens not to register spaza shops for foreign nationals as it is considered a fradulent activity.
By Oliver Ngwenya On Thursday, December 5th, 2024

Ramaphosa’s Push for Spaza Shop Registration to Tackle Health Risks and Fraud

South Africa is at the center of a growing debate over the operations of spaza shops, especially regarding fraudulent business registrations and the safety of goods sold in townships. The issue gained national ... Read more »
Two Capetown firefighters helped a woman with delivery this past weekend after coming it at their work place having obstetric pains.
By Oliver Ngwenya On Monday, December 2nd, 2024

Firefighters Lauded After Helping Woman Deliver Baby at Mfuleni Fire Station

Two Cape Town firefighters, Joswin Lameyer and Khuselo Blaai, have been lauded for their swift and professional response after helping deliver a healthy baby boy at the Mfuleni fire station this past weekend. T... Read more »
The illegal miners that have resurfaced from the Stilfontein mine amongst which are teenagers.
By Oliver Ngwenya On Friday, November 29th, 2024

Stilfontein’s Underground Crisis: Miners and Children at the Heart of South Africa’s Illegal Mining Dilemma

Stilfontein’s illegal mining crisis has become a focal point of national concern as thousands of miners, including vulnerable children, are uncovered from abandoned gold shafts. This troubling development has... Read more »
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By Oliver Ngwenya On Wednesday, November 27th, 2024

Eskom’s Fight Against Electricity Theft Sparks Chaos and Questions

South Africa’s power utility, Eskom, is at the center of a complex challenge after its campaign to upgrade prepaid electricity meters uncovered widespread illegal electricity use. The initiative, which transi... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Wednesday, November 27th, 2024

Betrayal and Power Struggles: The Fallout Between Malema and Shivambu

As political tensions continue to rise within the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), the fractured relationship between party leader Julius Malema and his former deputy Floyd Shivambu has become the latest source... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Monday, November 25th, 2024

Gold and Desperation: The Dark Secrets of Stilfontein’s Underground

As South Africa grapples with the growing crisis of illegal mining, the unfolding drama in Stilfontein, North West, has captured national attention. Late on Sunday night, fourteen Zama Zamas, or illegal miners,... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Friday, November 22nd, 2024

Global Reactions Erupt as ICC Targets Netanyahu and Gallant for War Crimes

The recent decision by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas leader Mohammed Deif has spar... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Tuesday, November 19th, 2024

Stilfontein Zama Zama Rescue Efforts Underway

Efforts are currently underway to rescue illegal miners trapped underground at a disused mine in Stilfontein, North West. Mining experts are actively preparing a safer means of bringing the miners, commonly ref... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Monday, November 18th, 2024

Reuben Brigety Resigns as US Ambassador to South Africa Amid US Presidential Transition

Reuben Brigety, the US Ambassador to South Africa, has announced his resignation in the wake of the recent US presidential election, which saw former President Donald Trump defeat Vice President Kamala Harris. ... Read more »