Liquor traders warn tax hike will boost illicit alcohol

Alcohol bottles in display. Liquor traders across the country have raised concerns over the impact an increase in alcohol tax could have on businesses. This follows the National Treasury’s plans to increase excise duties to curb alcohol abuse within the country. President of the Concerned Tshwane Liquor Traders Association, Oupa Mthombeni, says increasing prices will…

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Cyclist David Sejobe laid to rest in Limpopo

A banner at the funeral service of David Sejobe place in Limpopo. The late cyclist and security officer, David Sejobe, has been laid to rest at his home village at Ha-Mashamba, Mukondeni village, outside Elim in Limpopo. The 49-year-old husband and father of three died in a hit-and-run accident whilst cycling last week. Scores of…

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Fire crews continue to battle blaze at Du Toitskloof Pass

Wildfire at Du Toitskloof Pass in the Cape Winelands. Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire at Du Toitskloof Pass in the Cape Winelands. The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s (CWDM) fire services spokesperson, Anesca Roodt, says the blaze started on the Worcester side of the pass on Friday afternoon and has spread across difficult terrain. She…

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Mengo’s lawyers to fight back against Mbenenge misconduct finding

Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge listens as the Judicial Conduct Tribunal continues. Judges’ Secretary, Andiswa Mengo’s lawyers are gearing up to make submissions to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on the Judicial Conduct Tribunal Report outcome against Judge President, Selby Mbenenge, which they charge “romanticises sexual harassment in the workplace”. This, after the Tribunal…

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