Concerns over Mashaba’s decision to scrap cycle lanes
Johannesburg cyclists requested a meeting with mayor Herman Mashaba over his newly-adopted policy to scrap further development of bicycle lanes. ||| Johannesburg - Johannesburg cyclists on Saturday...
View ArticleFranziska suspect ready to make deal
A man who was once adamant “possible video footage” could prove his innocence, is now prepared to accept a plea bargain in the case involving the murder, rape and robbery of Franziska Blöchliger. |||...
View ArticleMultibillion Conradie site set to house 11 000
Everyone from domestic workers to professionals will be accommodated in the multibillion-rand 3 525-unit mega development at the old Conradie Hospital site. ||| Cape Town - Everyone from domestic...
View ArticleCourt allows confession of Shahiel’s aunt
The details of the day when Shahiel Sewpujun was murdered, are contained in a confession made by Rajwanthie Haripersadh to the police a few days after his body was found. ||| Durban - Little Shahiel...
View Article'Travesty of justice' as killer walks free
So drunk was Mark Donovan Ramdass the night he killed his girlfriend, Ashika Singh, that he cannot be held accountable for his actions. ||| Durban - So drunk was Mark Donovan Ramdass the night he...
View ArticleUnisa language fight rages on
It is extremely urgent that Unisa be provisionally interdicted from implementing its new English-only language policy. ||| Pretoria News - Students at Unisa have only until October 21 to enrol for...
View ArticleSanco urges action after illegal miners’ deaths
The South African National Civic Organisation urged authorities to intensify the crackdown on unlawful mining operations following the deaths of two illegal miners in Welkom. ||| Johannesburg – The...
View ArticleTutu family ‘grateful for prayers’
Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille has described Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, who had been readmitted to hospital, as a fighter. ||| Cape Town - Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille has described...
View ArticleCape Town goes green with street lights
The City of Cape Town’s investment in energy efficiency has led to almost 45 000 street lights being fitted with energy saving light LED lights so far. ||| Cape Town – The City of Cape Town’s...
View ArticleMan killed in apparent argument over money
Police have arrested a 58-year-old woman in connection with the murder of a 31-year-old man in an apparent argument about money, Eastern Cape police said. ||| King William’s Town – Willowvale police...
View ArticleFamily in shock after girls perish in blaze
Raushan Visser sits in a corner and holds on to a framed picture of her dead daughter. She shakes her head in disbelief. ||| Cape Town - A Kensington, Cape Town, family is mourning the death of two...
View ArticleBooysen on tell-all book: ‘Í have no regrets’
Suspended KwaZulu-Natal Hawks boss Johan Booysen said he was driven by the desire to expose the rot in the criminal justice system. ||| Durban - Suspended KwaZulu-Natal Hawks boss Major General Johan...
View Article‘Corporate South Africa is spitting on Madiba’s face’
The Department of Labour has vowed to take legal action against businesses dragging their heels to transform the workplace. ||| Cape Town - The Department of Labour has vowed to take legal action...
View ArticleWhy am I still not charged, asks Bopape
Ex-Gauteng MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Molebatsi Bopape is yet to be charged almost a year later after she was accused of corruption. ||| Johannesburg - Former Gauteng MEC for Sport,...
View ArticleAnother school gutted in Malamulele
Arsonists have continued to target schools in the new Limpopo municipality of Malamulele, with yet another school being set alight and damaged. ||| Malamulele – Arsonists have continued to target...
View ArticleCalm restored at Cape universities after week of protests
Calm was restored at Stellenbosch University and at UCT following a week of sit-ins and protests which saw tests disrupted. ||| Cape Town - Calm was restored at Stellenbosch University and at UCT on...
View ArticleZuma under fire at #HandsoffPravinGordhan event
Former Constitutional Court Justice Zac Yacoob has labelled President Jacob Zuma as a dishonest and disrespectful' person. ||| Durban - Retired Justice Zac Yacoob has labelled President Jacob Zuma as a...
View ArticleMinister asked to intervene after controversial land sale
Concerns have been raised over the sale of land for far less than its value and that the trustees did not have the mandate to sell the land. ||| Cape Town - Rural Development and Land Reform Minister...
View ArticleAll systems go for 2016 matric exams
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga is confident that the system is adequately prepared to run the 2016 grade 12 exams. ||| Pretoria – The Council of Education Ministers (CEM) is confident that...
View ArticleSenzo killing: Media probe turns up heat on cops
The police have lambasted the media for not giving them the right to reply regarding the investigation into Senzo Meyiwa's murder. ||| Johannesburg - The acting national police commissioner...
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