Scottsdene community endures power outages for several days
Hopelessness has set in in Scottsdene as the community has endured power cuts for several days. Eskom is attempting to…
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‘Municipalities funding models need to be reviewed’
Municipalities funding models need to be reviewed. Cooperative Governance Minister Nkosazana Dalmini-Zuma expressed concern over the country’s wall-to-wall municipal system,…
Load shedding could impact W.C sewerage systems
The Western Cape government has urged local municipalities to ensure that it has contingencies measures in place as load shedding…
Added gas pressure behind Woodstock explosion
The fire at a Woodstock superette has been isolated to two 48kg gas bottles on the premises. The City’s Fire…
Cape Malay Choir to kick-off heritage events after 2 years
After a two-year absence the minstrel competition, Malay choir road marches and the Tweede Nuwe Jaar Minstrel Parade will all…
The public is urged to comment on Eskom’s proposed tariff hike
The energy regulator, Nersa, says that it will work to balance the interests of the public and Eskom. It follows…
Police union wants more people to be employed to strengthen State
Policing union, Popcru has had enough of government ignoring their members demands related budget constraints, wages and police killings. The…
Palestinian students confront Israeli distortion campaign
In an act of defiance Palestinians schools have staged a general strike in Al Quds over an Israeli campaign to…
Eskom’s leadership is failing South Africans
Government is eroding the little confidence citizens have left regarding Eskom’s leadership. This is the assertion by labour federation Cosatu.…
One person dies in Imizamo Yethu shack fire
One person has died after a fire gutted through the Imizamo Yethu informal settlement in Hout Bay last night, into…
Stage 6 likely to continue throughout the week
Stage 6 load shedding will remain in place until Eskom’s power grids are able to replenish the lost generation units.…
Rashied Staggie’s son murdered in Manenberg
A prominent gangster has been killed in a suspected hit in Manenberg. Police say the 32-year-old man from Woodstock was…
Cape Flats communities will be without water this weekend
At least 23 communities on the Cape Flats will be impacted by maintenance carried out on the bulk water network…
‘More than half of SA children watch porn’
Being exposed to violent and sexually explicit content is shaping young children’s perceptions of intimate relationships. This is the warning…
More than 200 RDP houses hijacked in Cape Town
More than 200 RDP houses within the City of Cape Town and Matzikama municipalities have been hijacked. Mayoral Committee Member…
Covid-19 deaths leaves 150 000 SA children orphaned
A new report revealed that Covid-19 related deaths have left 150 000 South African children orphaned. This is according to…
Transport-related protest in Hout Bay turns violent
The City of Cape Town’s handling of public transport is leading to the unrest seen in Hout Bay this morning.…
Child cancer survival rates on the decline in SA
Delayed cancer diagnosis coupled with a lack of specially trained health workers are contributing to the lower survival rates for…