[ad_1] ILLUSTRATIVE: Children under the shelter of a spaza tent on June 19, 2016 in Khayelitsha, South Africa. (Photo: Gallo Images / The Times / David Harrison) Politicians and economic elites are pushing anti-immigrant messages and policies ahead of the 2021 local government elections, turning these people into scapegoats to …
Read More »FULL COVERAGE | Inside the harsh ruling against Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s SARS report
[ad_1] Public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. The public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane received another judicial blow today, after the North Gauteng High Court found that it had shown bias in its report on the so-called “rogue unit” of the South African Revenue Service (SARS). He had set aside a 2019 report from …
Read More »New domestic violence helpline receives more than 200 calls in four days
[ad_1] Just 24 hours after the launch of the new SA National Shelter Movement (NSMSA) helpline, an abuse victim who was among the first callers to call was pulled out of a dangerous situation and taken to safety. “When a survivor calls the helpline, we take their details, including their …
Read More »Environmental activists demand answers after Engen explosion
[ad_1] By Lyse Comins 11h ago Share this article: SharecheepShareShareShareE-mailShare Durban – Environmental activists and residents of the South Durban Basin have demanded answers from Engen on the cause of the massive explosion that rocked the area on Friday. Engen said yesterday that the incident was still under investigation. South …
Read More »AfriForum will oppose the rewriting of matrices in court
[ad_1] JOHANNESBURG – While some are welcoming plans to rewrite two matrix exams due to document leaks, others are against it. Both math test two and physical science test two have been leaked. READ: Sadtu to challenge matrix rewrite The Department of Basic Education said that it must protect the …
Read More »Tuesday weather: KZN, Eastern Cape, Free State braces for thunderstorms
[ad_1] Motorists drive on flooded roads during heavy rains. Thunderstorms are expected in provinces such as the Eastern Cape, Free State and KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday, according to the South African Weather Service. Impact based warning Level 2 yellow warnings are expected for severe thunderstorms in the eastern interior of the …
Read More »Mbeki agreed to manage a possible collapse of the ANC
[ad_1] By Sifiso Mahlangu 1 hour ago Share this article: SharecheepShareShareShareE-mailShare Johannesburg – The surprise reappearance of former president Thabo Mbeki at the ANC national executive committee meeting on Sunday ignited social media and raised questions about what his sudden return meant. It seems that Mbeki’s card has been in …
Read More »SABC job cuts: Board dismisses media report on news chief position
[ad_1] The SABC building in Auckland Park in Johannesburg, South Africa. SABC’s board dismissed a report Sunday alleging it plans to impeach its news boss. The SABC board has called the report “false and misleading” and is demanding a retraction. This occurs when public broadcaster workers face layoffs. The board …
Read More »Now the 2020 JBay Rage festival has been canceled due to Covid-19 concerns
[ad_1] The 2020 JBay Rage festival, scheduled for next week, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to an increase in Covid-19 cases after the furor in Ballito, Durban. Previously, all events were postponed until further notice. The Jeffrey’s Bay Rage (JBay) festival, which was due to take place next …
Read More »Dlamini steps down as AmaZulu coach
[ad_1] AmaZulu has confirmed that head coach Ayanda Dlamini has “voluntarily” resigned from his position at the club. Dlamini took over the reins at AmaZulu following the departure of Jozef Vukusic in March 2020. Dlamini successfully avoided relegation before receiving a permanent contract at the club in September. Dlamini coached …
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