Couple being forced out of home by foul generator smoke, noise pollution complaints
Sven Wolf and Megan Jacobs, who live in the Wembley Square residential apartment complex in Gardens, have complained several times to their body corporate, but to no avail.
Sactwu case against Independent Media Consortium delayed to next week by fresh evidence
Sactwu sued IMC for R300 million, which it claims is the capital plus interest on a R150 million investment agreement they say was a loan.
Health Ministry slammed over Muslim nurses’ dress code
The Islamic Medical Association of South Africa (Imasa), with the Cape Town Ulama Board and other Islamic bodies, has requested exemptions for Muslims after the recent issuing of the national Department of Health’s National Nurses Uniform Policy Dress Code.
‘Sactwu chief was never under any pressure to sign Indy deal’
Independent Media chief executive Takudzwa Hove on Wednesday testified that he never pressured SA Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union (Sactwu) general secretary André Kriel into signing a contentious investment agreement that the union now alleges was a loan.
Central Line shack dwellers: Kubayi declares dispute with the City, Prasa preps their removal
Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi declared a dispute in terms of the Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act (IGR) with the City over the Central Line relocations.
Cape universal socket innovator wants to give back by hiring ex-prisoners on his assembly plants
David Harte, the Cape Town inventor who invented and patented the universal light bulb socket, is ready to start mass manufacturing his invention and, with prison rights activist Miles Bhudu, has come up with an innovative idea to give back to society.
Electricity Minister Ramokgopa slammed for skipping fourth consecutive meeting with Cape MPLs
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has come under fire from members of the legislature for skipping a briefing to the ad hoc committee on energy at the last minute.
Fur flies as Gcaleka gets public protector nod but DA calls for her post to be re-advertised
She has not even been appointed to the job, but acting Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has already brought out the claws of opposition parties vehemently opposed to her full appointment.
Robben Island museum highlights women in tech at annual women’s month lecture
The Robben Island Museum has used its sixth annual Women’s Month Imbokodo lecture to spotlight the efforts and successes of women leading the way in the information and communications technology (ICT) space.
City of Cape Town threatened with court action if it doesn’t lower electricity tariffs
Consumer rights group Electricity Prices Must Fall has threatened to go to court if the City refuses to drop its electricity tariff.
DA wants prompt handling of Mkhwebane’s removal to avoid her getting a R10m gratuity payment
The DA has called for the prompt tabling of the Section 194 Committee’s final report in Parliament in a bid to prevent suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane from receiving a R10 million gratuity when her term ends on October 14.
As taxi imbizo begins in Cape Town, clarity sought on laws surrounding taxi impoundments
As three-days of talks between the City, the province and Santaco got under way on Monday in Cape Town, Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga was determined to approach the courts for an interpretation of the law on which transgressions can lead to taxi impoundments.
MPs question Santaco’s exclusion from parliamentary meeting on recent taxi strike
Opposition MPs on the portfolio committee on transport have questioned why Santaco was not invited to a committee meeting at which the recent taxi strike and the conditions for the suspension of the strike were discussed.
Court rules against man’s Covid death will being revoked
The Western Cape High Court has ruled that there was insufficient evidence to show that a man who died in hospital from Covid-19 had intended to revoke his will and write up a new one in which he left everything to a farming trust instead of his three children.
Province receives green groups’ backing on Karpowerships stance and renewable energy future
The province has received backing from green groups for its determination to ensure that future electricity generation for the Western Cape should come from low-carbon, renewable technologies.
Cape Town mayor announces Civic Honours for soccer coach Desiree Ellis, and others
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced the names of exceptional South Africans who will receive Civic Honours for their significant contribution to society, both in Cape Town and globally, in the revived Civic Honours list.
All Capetonians invited to picket against high electricity tariffs at the Civic Centre
The organisers of Saturday’s “Electricity Prices Must Fall” 10am protest outside the Civic Centre have extended an invitation to all Capetonians who feel aggrieved by the City’s high electricity tariffs.
EFF focuses on Phala Phala report during Gcaleka interview for public protector post
Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka held firm on her report on the Phala Phala game farm matter on Thursday as EFF MP Omphile Maotwe quizzed her during the final interviews of the ad hoc committee to nominate a person for appointment as public protector.
JP Smith and taxi strike handling at centre of EFF protest at council meeting
Speaking after the chaos when members of the EFF disrupted mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis’s speech, EFF party leader in council, Ntsikelelo Tyandela, said their demands were threefold.
EFF councillors force Cape Town mayor Hill-Lewis off council podium, carry banners attacking JP Smith
A group of EFF councillors forced mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis off the podium where he had just begun making his mayoral address during this morning’s council meeting.
Public protector candidates say they have what it takes to turn office around
Interviews of the eight shortlisted candidates for the job of public protector began on Wednesday with the first of the nominees saying he has what it takes to make the office great again.
Koeberg issues mount: Activists say vastly underestimated refurbishment costs threaten economy
Issues are mounting at Koeberg Nuclear Power Station as the life extension project falls further and further behind schedule.
Cape Town youths chase 1 000 opportunities at jobs fair at Athlone Stadium
The event aims to provide 1000 unemployed youth from Athlone and surrounding areas, access to job opportunities within the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector.
Committee adopts report recommending Mkhwebane’s removal from office
The Committee for Section 194 Inquiry into suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s fitness to hold office has adopted its report with most members voting to support Mkhwebane’s removal.
Ahead of today’s interviews for a new public protector, EFF rejects Kholeka Gcaleka
The shortlist for the new public protector hasn’t even been released and controversy is already dogging the candidates ahead of their interviews for the highly contested job.