News

Severe rainfall in Komani has caused flooding in some areas and overflow of Komani River which began in the early hours of the morning on February 8, affecting surrounding areas and flow of traffic.

The visit to Komani by Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma was a waste of time for locals.

Police in Cookhouse arrested five people in two separate incidents when SAPS Cookhouse Highway Patrol members conducted patrols, as well as stop and searches in Cookhouse on February 4 and 5.

Police have opened inquest dockets after two elderly people were killed in a shack fire in Mlungisi on Saturday, February 4.

Police in Aberdeen are investigating a case of concealment of birth after a new born baby was found at a dumpsite in Aberdeen on February 3.

Komani Royals Cricket Club is on top form this season in the Border Cricket Promotional League, winning all their games.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, has buckled under pressure from the Komani Protest Action (KPA) group and agreed to visit Komani to address issues raised, including the dissolution of the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality.

Rolling mass action, including total closure of Komani, will be the order of the day until Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma touches down to address the community and set in motion to dissolve Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality.

Approximately 1000 community members have gathering at the Hexagon in Carthcart Road as day two of the protest continued on January 27.

Residents in Komani have embarked on protest action which began earlier today, January 26.