[ad_1] The Western Cape Superior Court has ruled that the tobacco ban “cannot withstand constitutional scrutiny.” (Getty) The Western Cape High Court has ruled that the ban on the sale of tobacco during the country’s strict blockade was neither necessary nor consistent with the South African Constitution. The tobacco giant, …
Read More »Can my children, in their 20s, now claim alimony from their absent father?
[ad_1] When is it too late to claim? Maintenance is always such a contentious topic, and even years later, children can feel let down by a parent who didn’t contribute. This mother of three wrote to us to ask if her children, now in their 20s, had any rights to …
Read More »Former Ace Magashule driver convicted of stealing painting from R8m Pierneef
[ad_1] A former driver and bodyguard of former Free State Prime Minister Ace Magashule was convicted yesterday of stealing a painting of R8m Pierneef that he once hung in Magashule’s office. The Bloemfontein Superior Court found Ricardo Mettler, 43, guilty of theft, money laundering and fraud. This follows a lawsuit …
Read More »Sassa has 10 officials who process thousands of R350 unemployment benefits
[ad_1] By Mayibongwe Maqhina December 10, 2020 Share this article: SharecheepShareShareShareE-mailShare Cape Town – The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has been criticized for assigning a “core team” of 10 officials to handle appeals submitted by people whose application for R350 Covid-19 social relief grant was rejected. This after …
Read More »Full pressure on the herd of Sharks to prevent the Bulls from turning it into a one horse race
[ad_1] Full pressure on the herd of Sharks to prevent the Bulls from turning it into a one-horse race | SuperSport {“slug”: “rugby”, “name”: “Rugby”, “menu”:[], “topics”:[{“group_name”:”Regional”,”topics”:[{“name”:”Mitre 10 Cup”,”slug”:”new-zealand”,”parent_slug”:”new-zealand”,”uri”:null,”hidden_tabs”:[]}, {“name”: “Super Rugby”, “slug”: “super-rugby”, “parent_slug”: “super-rugby”, “uri”: null, “hidden_tabs”:[]}, {“name”: “Aotearoa”, “slug”: “aotearoa”, “parent_slug”: “aotearoa”, “uri”: null, “hidden_tabs”:[]}]}, {“group_name”: “International”, …
Read More »Eskom celebrates ‘dent’ in debt to ABB which agreed to return 1.5 billion rand
[ad_1] By OWN correspondent 3h ago Share this article: SharecheepShareShareShareE-mailShare Cape Town: Eskom’s coffers will be strengthened this month after the power company reached an agreement to recover more than 1.56 billion rand irregularly paid to service provider ABB. This comes after the Zurich-based industrial giant ABB was singled out …
Read More »Motshekga Was Never Authorized To Make Matrices Rewrite Exams, Court Finds
[ad_1] The Gauteng High Court overturned the decision to rewrite two leaked matrix documents. It found that Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga was responsible for the “illegal and irregular” decision. The court ordered that the exams be graded, as it is a student’s right regardless of the certifications that Umalusi …
Read More »Former Bok loosie Ryan Kankowski talks to Sport24
[ad_1] Ryan Kankowski (Gallo Images) The former Springbok eighth, who appeared in 20 tests for South Africa, speaks of being rejected by Heyneke Meyer, but does not hold a grudge because “the coaches have their own agendas.” He directs the rule on the appointment of Peter de Villiers as EP …
Read More »The work of ‘Generational radical’ Tutu recognized with human rights award
[ad_1] Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has received another award to add to his growing recognition for his work in human rights. It was awarded during a Human Rights Day event organized by the organization Article3.org. Special messages from friends, including the Dalai Lama, were broadcast at …
Read More »Bishop Zondo Fails To Prevent CRL Commission From Holding Public Hearings On Sexual Abuse Allegations
[ad_1] Bishop Zondo. (Photo by Gallo Images / Sowetan / Thulani Mbele) The CRL commission is investigating allegations of sexual abuse, among others, against Pastor Bishop Bafana Zondo. Zondo’s request to intercept the commission’s public hearings was dismissed at cost. Zondo’s legal team will request permission to appeal the decision …
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