Western Cape Premier Alan Winde. Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has also weighed in on the issue of devolving policing powers to the province. This, following his meeting with Acting Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia, this week. [TALKING POINT] Western Cape Premier Alan Winde wants more police in gang hotspots, while the DA pushes for provincial…
Samro logo. Amid ongoing tensions at the South African Music Rights Organisation (Samro), a letter is circulating to members stating that two board members have been booted out. Earlier this week, Samro defended the return of three publishers listed in the Fundudzi Forensic Report, following the Extraordinary General meeting end of August. The report flagged…
Drugs. Gauteng Social Development MEC, Faith Mazibuko, has called on parents of young people who have struggled with substance abuse to support them after completing rehabilitation programmes. More than 10,000 substance abusers have been rehabilitated across centres in Gauteng. [Watch]@FaithMazibukoSA addressing parents and beneficiaries outlining the purpose of the#BaKae #KeMoja #Imfinewithoutdrugs#SayNotoSubstanceAbuse programme pic.twitter.com/WxoUtSg1J4 — Social…
Drugs. Gauteng Social Development MEC, Faith Mazibuko, has called on parents of young people who have struggled with substance abuse to support them after completing rehabilitation programmes. More than 10,000 substance abusers have been rehabilitated across centres in Gauteng. [Watch]@FaithMazibukoSA addressing parents and beneficiaries outlining the purpose of the#BaKae #KeMoja #Imfinewithoutdrugs#SayNotoSubstanceAbuse programme pic.twitter.com/WxoUtSg1J4 — Social…
[FILE IMAGE]: Students were demanding among others that students with historical debt be allowed to register and for the institutions to help provide students with accommodation. The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) has welcomed the decision by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, to withdraw the draft regulations that would have…
The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) TV Park building in Auckland Park, Johannesburg. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) has appointed BMIT Knowledge Group to develop a funding model for the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). BMIT is an IT and telecoms research house located in Johannesburg. In a statement, the department says…
The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) TV Park building in Auckland Park, Johannesburg. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) has appointed BMIT Knowledge Group to develop a funding model for the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). BMIT is an IT and telecoms research house located in Johannesburg. In a statement, the department says…
AmaZulu maidens hold up their reeds during a traditional ceremony. Virginity testing is a crucial component ahead of the Reed Dance and is conducted by respected maiden minders. However, the practice is viewed by some organisations as a violation of human rights. Cultural expert Hlengiwe Ngcongo says maidens are not forced to attend. “I don’t…
Spaza shop. North West Police are investigating the death of two children, aged three and four years old. The children are said to have died after consuming snacks, bought from a local spaza shop in Jouberton near Klerksdorp. Police Spokesperson Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone has appealed to the enraged residents to not take matters into their…
Taxis queueing at a taxi rank. The Western Cape Minister of Mobility, Isaac Sileku, has announced the closure of six taxi routes following the recent taxi-related violence between two taxi associations, CATA and CODETA. The disputed routes include Mfuleni to Somerset West, Lwandle to Khayelitsha via Somerset West and Nomzamo to Mfuleni. Western Cape Mobility…
