Eastern Cape R80m programme to tackle poverty, malnutrition

Image source: Peter Titmuss – 123RF.com The programme was launched at the Ngxakaxha village under the Mbhashe Local Municipality, an area that once faced high poverty levels. Wednesday’s launch coincided with World Food Day, held under the theme: “Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future”, which underscores the fundamental human right…

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Hammanskraal residents could soon have clean water

For years the people of Hammanskraal and surrounding areas have been without clean drinkable water. 4 minutes Some residents in Hammanskraal, Tshwane, could soon see clean, potable water come out of their taps following the launch of phase one of the Magalies Klipdrift plant last month. However, others remain doubtful as they still can’t access…

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Home Affairs to temporarily print drivers’ licenses

A South African driver’s licence card. South Africa’s plan for a new drivers’ license printer is back to square one, as the government is cancelling a controversial R898-million contract with French firm Idemia due to procurement irregularities flagged by the Auditor-General. This week, the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria declared that the tender was irregular, invalid, unlawful and unenforceable….

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McBride accused of misleading Ad Hoc Committee about his association with O’Sullivan

Former IPID head Robert McBride. Former Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) head Robert McBride is facing serious scrutiny before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee, looking into concerns around national security, after MPs accused him of misleading the inquiry about his relationship with private investigator Paul O’Sullivan and his associate, Sarah-Jane Trent. McBride was probed over evidence…

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