Cele calls for intervention from WC SAPS management over Langa complaints

Cele calls for intervention from WC SAPS management over Langa complaints During a community safety imbizo this past weekend, aggrieved community members alleged that some police officers turned away victims of gender-based violence. FILE: Police Minister Bheki Cele. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN CAPE TOWN – Police Minister Bheki Cele has called for immediate intervention from Western […]

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Vandalism, land invasions major obstacles to restoring CT’s central rail line

Since the Western Cape’s busiest line was shut in October last year, the rail system has been exposed to vandalism and cable theft and during the COVID-19 lockdown period, people invaded the railway lines. The informal settlement of Lockdown has sprung up on and around the Metrorail’s central line in Philippi, Cape Town. Picture: Kaylynn […]

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Suspects accused of killing FS farmer expected to appear in court today

Pieter Hills was shot dead at his Swartpan farm just outside Hennenman in the Free State early on Friday. Pieter Hills (L) and his son Eddie. Picture: Virtual memorials – South Africa Attacks and Their Stories/Facebook JOHANNESBURG – Three suspects arrested in connection with the killing of Free State farmer Pieter Hills are expected to […]

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Ramaphosa: Now not the time to drop our guard against COVID-19

President Cyril Ramaphosa is urging the country to be extremely vigilant to ensure that coronavirus infections did not spike once again, as seen during the winter period. President Cyril Ramaphosa during his address on COVID-19 measures on 16 September 2020. Picture: GCIS JOHANNESBURG – With the festive season fast approaching, President Cyril Ramaphosa has cautioned […]

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As SA sees steady rise in COVID-19 infections, concerns of second wave raised

The cumulative number of cases is now at over 737,000, as experts notice a rise in the numbers in the Eastern Cape, the Western Cape and Gauteng. FILE: A Dis-Chem Pharmacy health professional collects a nasal swab for a COVID-19 coronavirus test at a drive-through testing site at a mall in Centurion on 9 April […]

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Tshwane Disaster Management team assessing damaged caused by storm

Roofs were blown off and trees were uprooted in some parts. FILE: A tree uprooted after a storm. Picture: Supplied JOHANNESBURG – Tshwane Emergency Services said that their disaster management team had been activated to help residents in Soshanguve who were affected by Sunday night’s storm. Roofs were blown off and trees were uprooted in […]

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As Kataza returns to troop, activist wants CoCT to create baboon by-law

Lawyer and animal rights activist Ryno Engelbrecht, along with others, has succeeded in ensuring the safe relocation of Cape Town’s well-loved baboon, Kataza. Kataza the baboon sits on the wall of a Tokai home. Picture: Lizell Persens/EWN CAPE TOWN – It’s being argued that baboon protocols in the Western Cape need to change to accommodate […]

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Comair Re-opens Bookings Ahead Of December 1 Take Off

Comair today begins taking new bookings for kulula.com ahead of its planned take off again on 1 December. “We are excited to be returning to the skies and with competition being restored in the domestic market, the flying public can once again expect to achieve low airfares. We are proud to continue our kulula heritage of offering […]

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FNB Unveils New Smart Solutions For Consumers And A Marketplace For SMEs On Its Banking App

FNB has launched its latest edition of innovative nav» Smart Tools on the FNB App to help customers manage their money better through dynamic budgeting; as well as facilitating access to market and creating a digital marketplace for FNB-banked SMEs in the home services category. Through the FNB App, customers can now intuitively manage their money […]

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Africa’s Startups More Investable Than Ever

Africa’s startups have never been more investible than now. There is a growing number of professional ‘super angels’ involved in record-breaking deals, and private equity investments have doubled since last year. This and more were discussed at the 7th, and fully virtual, Africa Early Stage Investor Summit #AESIS2020 held on 3-4 November with more than […]

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