Questions have been raised about why firefighters were deployed to another country when their services are needed here at home.

Nomia Ndlovu is alleged to have benefited from over R1.4 million in funeral and life insurance policies over a six-year period after several of her relatives were murdered.

The case of Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu, who has been accused of killing her relatives and claiming over R1.4 million in insurance money, has further highlighted how prevalent insurance fraud is in the country.

Maria Mushwana has testified in defence of Ndlovu, who is accused of killing several family members and plotting to kill others to cash in on insurance policies in crimes going back to 2012.

She will face additional charges after the discovery that she was allegedly planning to kill the officer investigating her multiple cases and the Tembisa South station commander while inside prison.

Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu is accused of killing six family members and plotting to kill seven more with the hopes of claiming insurance money.

Nomia Ndlovu is facing six charges of murder, and others including fraud and attempted murder.

Ndlovu, who on Tuesday joked with the media, appeared more reserved on Wednesday morning.

A video of Nomia Ndlovu planning the murder of family members has gone viral on social media. Ndlovu was arrested after an alleged hitman turned to the police to say that he had been recruited to carry out more murders in Bushbuckridge.

Nomia Ndlovu appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on Tuesday, charged with killing six people, including family members and her boyfriend.

Nomia Ndlovu appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on Tuesday charged with killing six people, including family members and her boyfriend.

On Wednesday, angry residents gathered at Rand Water’s offices in Glenvista, demanding answers.

Communities in Linmeyer, Risana, Tulisa Park, The Hill and surrounding areas in the south of Johannesburg have been without water for the past seven days.

Some communities in Tshwane, Ekurhuleni and Joburg were without water for extended periods, getting little to no help from their respective municipalities and Rand Water.

The communities in Linmeyer, Risana, Tulisa Park, the hill and surrounding areas have seen their water cut for the past six days.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga Motshekga said that this was a societal failing that needed urgent action.

It’s been almost five months and there's still no houses in sight – instead, residents in Gazine live in makeshift tents, exposed to dust and wind.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said a lack of accurate information on the database prevents the centres from receiving much-needed assistance.