Month: June 2023
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Preparing for Fire Season
May 17, 2021 Source: https://sasmallholder.co.za/2021/05/17/preparing-for-fire-season/ This is part one in a five-part series, Preparing for Fire Season. Part Two: Making firebreaks Part Three: ‘Firescaping’ your property Part Four: Choosing your firefighting equipment Part Five: Setting up a fire protection association In the dead of a dry winter on the Highveld, with even a slight breeze blowing there is very…
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Tshwane Metro Police Department empowers the public to fight corruption
OFFICE OF THE MMC FOR COMMUNITY SAFETY Ald. Grandi TheunissenMMC for Community Safety15 June 2023 In my capacity as MMC for Community Safety. I would like to give my full support to the directive issued by the Acting of the Tshwane Metro Department (TMPD). Basil Nkhwashu. The directive is aimed at empowering the public to…
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Important Notice for Firearm Owners
A concerning matter regarding the victimisation of firearm owners and professional hunters by the Tshwane Metro Police. A recent letter addressed to the MMC for Safety and Security highlights the need to address this issue urgently. According to the letter, an investigation is currently underway by the Metro’s Integrity Unit, specifically focusing on incidents in…
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SCA slams police for neglecting to help Mpumalanga farmers during violent strike
Minister of Police and Others v Umbhaba Estates (Pty) Ltd and Others (1281/2021) [2023] ZASCA 85 (1 June 2023) Source: http://www.saflii.org/za/cases/ZASCA/2023/85.html Summary: Delict – whether the response by members of the South African Police Services to violence that occurred at private property during a strike action was wrongful and negligent. Ruling: ‘It is declared that during…