More bodies retrieved at Ekapa Mine

Forensic Pathology Services seen leaving Ekapa Mine gates Police in Kimberley have confirmed that more bodies have been retrieved at the Ekapa Minerals joint shaft. Forensic Pathology Services and police were seen entering the mine premises. Police are meeting with Ekapa Minerals management. It’s been a month already since five miners were trapped underground following…

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POPCRU awaits final decision in Major-General Asaneng’s guilty charge

A SAPS badge. The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) in the North West says they will await the provincial police commissioner’s decision, guided by South African Police Services (SAPS) policies, this after provincial deputy police commissioner, Major-General Patrick Asaneng was found guilty of fraud in the Potchefstroom Magistrate’s Court. VIDEO | North West police…

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Agri groups head to court over FMD vaccine restrictions

A worker wears protective gear while working with cattle amid a foot and mouth disease outbreak. Sakeliga alongside the Southern African Agri Initiative (SAAI) and Free State Agriculture are heading to the High Court in Pretoria, on Tuesday, to challenge government’s obstruction of private sector procurement and the administration of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)…

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SAHRC urges mines to benefit communities in Limpopo

A mining community in Limpopo The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in Limpopo says mines should benefit local communities. The commission’s provincial manager, Victor Mavhidula was speaking during the provincial Human Rights Day celebration, on Saturday, at Bakenberg, outside Mokopane. Mavhidula says mines in the area should contribute by rehabilitating infrastructure and employment. Community…

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Ramaphosa vows tough action against corruption

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the key note address at the Human Rights Day celebrations in Kimberley, Northern Cape. President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned those involved in corrupt activities that they should be ready to face the consequences, with law enforcement agencies now invigorated to deal with malfeasance. The President was addressing the official Human Rights…

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