Taps are still dry

JOHANNESBURG - The community of Robertsham in the south of Johannesburg is frustrated after going several weeks without water. Residents claim that despite numerous attempts to get assistance from the municipality, their taps are still dry. The community, which is mostly of Muslim faith, said their lives have been disrupted and that water interruptions interfere with their Holy month of Ramadan. Naazneen Kadir, who lives in Robertsham with her family, has relied on water tankers provided by the local municipality for about a month now. She said this is not enough as they need water for special cleansing before prayer.

Mosie Moolla dies

JOHANNESBURG - Struggle stalwart Mosie Moolla has died at the age of 88. An activist of the Transvaal Indian Youth Congress, he served as a member of the Congress of the People national secretariat, which culminated in the adoption of the Freedom Charter in 1955. Moolla was among the 30 accused, including Nelson Mandela, in the 1956 Rivonia trial. During his 28 years in exile, after escaping from police custody in 1963, Moolla served the ANC in various capacities in Tanzania, India, Egypt and Finland. On his return to South Africa, he was appointed as Ambassador to Iran and Pakistan.

Suspected robber arrested

RUSTENBURG - Gunmen made off with an undisclosed amount of money after robbing a cash van in Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga. Police in Siyabuswa arrested a 40-year-old suspect following a cash-in-transit (CIT) robbery incident which occurred on Friday morning, March 24, 2023.

The cash van was allegedly attacked by about six armed men on the R573 Road while driving from Marble Hall in the direction towards Siyabuswa on Friday.

According to Mpumalanga police, Spokesperson Brigadier Selvy Mohlala, the men reportedly fired some shots, injuring one guard while the security vehicle was brought to a halt after its tyres were riddled by the gunshots.