[ad_1] Western Cape police say their efforts to crack down on escalating extortion in the province are beginning to pay off with the latest arrest of three suspects in a sting operation in Botrivier on Thursday. Overberg detectives, visible members of the police, criminal intelligence and members of the Overberg …
Read More »Expert urges city of CT to put the ShotSpotter project aside for good
[ad_1] The contract to use the technology ended in 2019 and the City is aware that the Metro Police requested that it be renewed. CAPE TOWN – A law enforcement expert said Monday that Cape Town would be better off putting the ShotSpotter project aside for good. The decision not …
Read More »ANC leaders joining Fees Must Fall protests are ‘populist’ and ‘fake’ – SACP
[ad_1] Blade Nzimande (Photo: SACP via Twitter) SACP warns that it is false that elements within the movement that presided over the cuts in college and university appropriations come out claiming otherwise. He also warned against “factionalists” who claim to have information about the killing of stalwart Chris Hani without …
Read More »Mboweni warns that third wave Covid-19 would hit South Africa harder than second
[ad_1] Minister Tito Mboweni delivers a speech on the 2021 budget in Parliament. Image: GCIS Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has said he suspects a third wave of Covid-19 is looming that could devastate the economy more than the second wave. He said that it is urgent for South Africa to …
Read More »Student fees: interim public protector to visit institutions on access to tertiary education
[ad_1] Students protesting at Wits University. Student leaders are reported to have protested registration issues. Fani Mahunts, Gallo Images Acting Public Protector, Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka, is ready to step into funding challenges by visiting various institutions of higher education. His office says it will involve management, SRC and NSFAS, among …
Read More »More student protests expected on Tuesday – here is a list of student demands
[ad_1] Students protesting at Wits University. Fani Mahunts, Gallo Images The students want to eliminate the historical debt of 13 billion rand, among other issues. SAUS says more universities are expected to join the protests. Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Blade Nzimande called on students to speak with the …
Read More »Why the High Court Stopped South Africa’s Spectrum Auction
[ad_1] Superior court judge Selby Baqwa halted the radio spectrum auction planned this month by communications regulator Icasa because it deemed the process illegal and irrational. Baqwa approved an order on Monday prohibiting Icasa from continuing with the auction, pending a hearing on disputes raised by telecommunications operator Telkom and …
Read More »South African rocket launches nearly 18 km into the air, setting new African record
[ad_1] Image via the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The Phoenix-1B Mark IIr sounding rocket developed by the University of KwaZulu-Natal has set a new African record. The hybrid rocket, designed to carry experimental research payloads, reached an altitude of 17.9 km, breaking the previous record of 10.3 km. The success of …
Read More »SA has a new online superstore, launched by the owner of HiFi Corp. Here are some of their specials.
[ad_1] A screenshot of the Everyshop website. SA has a new online store, Everyshop, owned by JD Group. The store brings together products sold by JD brands such as HiFi Corp, Incredible Connection, and Bradlows. It also adds fashion and beauty brands. For more articles, visit www.BusinessInsider.co.za. Everyshop, a new …
Read More »Takealot Competitor Everyshop Launches With Big Tech Promotions
[ad_1] New ecommerce player Everyshop has launched, offering South Africans a wide range of technology products, computers, home appliances and other products from leading brands. Everyshop is part of the JD Group, which owns many high-profile retail chains, including Incredible Connection and HiFi Corp. Through these stores, JD Group offers …
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