Arts strengthens relations between two rugby nations
While the world’s eyes are fixed on the Rugby World Cup in France, a cultural exchange programme has strengthened ties between the Artscape and the City of Toulouse.
City tenant’s plea for support ignored
A legal tenant at one of the City owned properties is struggling to receive support from officials to evict individuals who have occupied the flat. This is despite a request by the Western Cape High Court judge for officials to assist Moenier Eksteen evict his former partner and her children from his flat in Albow Gardens, Rugby.
Champion of people with disabilities community bags Saftas award
Jabaar Mohamed has bagged an award from the prestigious South African Film and Television Awards in recognition of his work for people with disabilities.
‘Sports people’ hold community to ransom
Communities in Wallacedene, Bloekombos and Kraaifontein stand to lose two schools if violence and threats by a group of “sports people” does not stop soon.
Probe into Nongogo’s conduct in alleged NSFAS tender irregularities completed
The CEO of the National Students Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will soon learn his fate.
Haron: The moment of truth as judge finds apartheid cops responsible
Family members, former political detainees, politicians, religious leaders, diplomats and the public filled Court 20 to hear the truth about what led to the death of Haron in police custody.
More than a quarter of a million children under the age of 15 are undocumented in South Africa
The shocking figure of an approximately 258 000 backlog in the registration of births was revealed when Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi responded in writing to a question in Parliament.
Old Mutual kicks out sporting club from its premises
The Old Mutual Sports Club, now known as Mutual Sports Club, had been in existence for 87 years.
Inquest judgment expected to overturn previous finding on Haron’s death
Western Cape High Court Judge Daniel Thulare is expected to deliver the judgment on Monday.
Companies and workers record losses due to avian flu
As the poultry industry battles a severe outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), major producers are recording a huge financial loss, with job losses also under way.
Exodus of engineers bleeds construction sector
The shortage of engineers in South Africa has had a huge impact on the construction sector and infrastructure development.
Farmers remain opposed to sand silica mining in the PHA
Farmers fear their livelihoods would be destroyed as a result of plans to mine silica sand in the northern part of the PHA.
River Club development whistle-blower reveals alleged bribery
members were allegedly promised R2 million and a house each.
Fraud charges laid after Oudtshoorn appointment saga
A political uproar erupted in the Oudtshoorn municipality after a senior official was moved back to his old position, allegedly without following due process. A councillor and member of the Oudtshoorn Community Initiative (OGI), Colan Sylvester, has now laid fraud charges against the Mayor, Chris Mcpherson, Municipal Manager Walter Hendricks and Speaker Johan Allers.
An all-woman solar plant in Cape Town breaks barriers
In South Africa, women representation in the renewable energy sector remains at just 14 %, according to statistics.
UN official raps SA for continued use of banned toxic pesticides
South Africa prioritises chemically intensive agriculture despite a huge impact on poor communities. This is one of the findings of the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and toxins. Dr Marcos Orrelana released the preliminary findings at the conclusion of his 12 day visit to South Africa, during which he met government officials and organisations fighting for an end to the use.
Public Protector probing Bloekombos school
Parents concerned about the worsening state affairs of Bloekombos Senior Secondary.
Fight for R350 grants
Thousands of people struggling to receive the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant have taken the government to court, challenging regulations that “unlawfully and unconstitutionally” exclude the poor.
R700 000 reward for stolen R13m yacht
A R700 000 reward is being offered after a Cape Town couple’s luxury yacht was stolen in Croatia last month. The vessel, named Mischief, is valued at over R13 million (650. 000 EUR excluding VAT) and was officially reported as stolen on July 15 and has not been found since. Despite a search by the Croatian police, Interpol and a 5% reward of the value of the yacht, she remains at large.
Fury over the steep electricity hike boils over
Other metros hiked their electricity tariffs within NERSA's guideline of 15. 1%.
NSFAS boss put on special leave amid concerns over tenders
NSFAS board chairperson Ernest Khoza announced the decision to put Andile Nongogo on special leave amid growing concerns over bids awarded to four companies disbursing student allowances.
Young CEO set to disrupt the media market
Zareef Minty may be a chief executive of a media company started here in South Africa, but his vision for Afribiz Media is set on positioning the company as a global player. At 29 years, Minty was appointed early this year to lead the billion-rand company, set to redefine the media landscape. He was also recognised as a Forbes Africa under 30 achiever in 2018.
A puzzle of “missing funds’’ while graduates struggle to find jobs
Students’ diplomas withheld despite NSFAS paying institutions.
Law enforcement officers caught between a rock and a hard place during taxi strike
As violence was unleashed during the taxi strike, law enforcement officers were asked to work 24 hours without a break and told that no leave requests would be approved during the unrest.
Surge in solar theft during load shedding as insurance companies warn of robberies during power outages
Auto & General said it had seen an increase in home break-ins and load shedding was one of the contributing factors.