Category: News
MJC breaks silence on Commission’s findings
The Treasury of the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) has been placed under administration. This follows the findings of a Commission…
MJC showing pattern of secrecy
The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) has once again shown its secretive nature when it is meant to be forthcoming on…
‘Government isn’t responsible for getting qualified doctors a job’
The National Health Department has criticised the South African Medical Association Trade Union (Samatu) saying it should refrain from protesting…
Stage 2 load shedding could become permanent
South Africans can expect some level of permanent Stage 2 or 3 load shedding for at least two years. Eskom…
Government clinging to IPPs to save SA energy crisis
Government’s solutions to the energy crisis appears to be intently reliant on Independent Power Producers. It’s planning to launch a…
Almost R1m ‘mismanaged’ at MJC, potential fraud found
The Muslim Judicial Council’s executive (MJC) stands accused of financial mismanagement and control failures. A four-member commission of inquiry reached…
Pitbull rips skin from woman’s head during CT attack
There has been yet another pitbull mauling. A woman was seriously injured in an attack in Penhill Estate in Cape…
Western Cape beams with pride over 81.4% matric pass mark
The Western Cape is celebrating the 81.4% matric pass mark with Education MEC David Maynier noting that it’s an outstanding…
Police crack Gauteng kidnapping syndicate
Six men believed to be part of a kidnapping syndicate terrorising business owners in Gauteng have been apprehended. A multidisciplinary…
Ramaphosa to discuss energy troubles with other spheres of govt
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to engage with premiers and local government on the deepening energy crisis. Western Cape Premier…
State wants harsh sentence for “monster” Moehydien Pangaker
A monster who cannot be tolerated in a civilised community. That’s how the senior state prosecutor, Advocate Lenro Badenhorst described…
A firsthand account of who Gaddafi was & what made him tick
Muammar Gaddafi, the ousted leader of Libya was larger than life. Though not always seeing eye-to-eye with world leaders, let…
Govt calls for calm as frustration boils
The sporadic protests that have been witnessed in parts of South Africa in recent days have rattled government. In a…
Thousands of WC learners still need to find a school
Parents are still battling to place their children in a classroom. The Western Cape Education Department is dealing with 25…
Attempted robbery at Gauteng mosque turns deadly
At least two men have been shot dead and two other people wounded at a mosque in Kensington, Gauteng. It’s…
Escaped tigress killed in Gauteng
Sheba, the tiger that has been on the loose in Johannesburg has been euthanised. She was found in a farming…
Tazne’s mother: life will begin after murderer’s sentencing
Sentencing has been delayed in the murder of eight-year-old Tazne van Wyk. Mohydien Pangaker has been convicted on 21 out…
Language error cause of Maths Paper 2 confusion
Language editing and typesetting processes had impacted matrics’ ability to answer Question 5.1 of the Maths Paper 2. This is…