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Millions of South African commuters can breathe easy after taxi leaders chose negotiation over a planned shutdown that could have paralyzed Gauteng province. The decision marks a win for collaborative problem-solving in one of Africa's busiest transport networks.
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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi now supports giving provinces control over their own police forces, a move that could help struggling communities fight crime more effectively. The shift comes after pressure from opposition leaders who say local control means faster action on safety issues.
South Africa's government just granted emergency water access to help Gauteng recover from supply failures while pushing cities to finally fix the leaking pipes causing repeated shortages. It's a temporary fix with a long-term plan attached.
