AA stands by claim that Aarto aims to garner revenue, not promote road safety

The association said the contentious piece of legislation contains a tax, which could see motorists paying an additional R100 fee for every fine that they incur. Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula on a COVID-19 compliance tour of the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on 12 September 2020. Picture: @MbalulaFikile/Twitter JOHANNESBURG – The Automobile Association is […]

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BJC accuses govt of focusing on debt reduction at expense of the economy

The coalition which, comprises various civil society groups, said over the past five years, resources for public services have been cut while additional public funds have been channelled towards poorly managed and non-performing state-owned entities. Finance Minister Tito Mboweni. Picture: GCIS JOHANNESBURG – The Budget Justice Coalition (BJC) has accused government of focusing on debt […]

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EL duo to appear in court after being busted with Transnet, municipal cables

EL duo to appear in court after being busted with Transnet, municipal cables The arrest was conducted while police officers and rangers, stationed at Nahoon Beach, conducted patrols on Friday. FILE: A general view of Eskom cables. Picture: SAPS. CAPE TOWN – Two suspects are to appear in the East London Magistrates Court Monday after […]

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Blackdoor Lounge in Sandton shut down by SAPS for breaking lockdown rules

Bars, shebeens and clubs were among the establishments raided by Police Minister Bheki Cele and law enforcement officials for contravening the Disaster Management Act. Police shutting down Blackdoor Lifestyle Lounge is Sandton. The place was operating after 12h00am (packed beyond capacity), they could not present a liquor license and there was no appointed manager. Picture: […]

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Inquest docket opened after man jumped off Hartbeespoort Dam

Inquest docket opened after man jumped off Hartbeespoort Dam The 46-year-old’s body was found on rocks below the dam near the tunnel on Saturday. FILE: The Hartbeespoort Dam in the North West province. Picture: EWN JOHANNESBURG – An inquest docket has been opened after a man jumped off the Hartbeespoort Dam in the North West. […]

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Water Dept raises concerns over current water usage in SA

Several provinces including Gauteng have been sweltering in hot conditions over the past few days with much of the same expected on Sunday afternoon. JOHANNESBURG – The Water and Sanitation Department has raised concerns over the current water usage in the country. Several provinces including Gauteng have been sweltering in hot conditions over the past […]

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Italy protesters, police clash over virus curbs as countries battle case surges

Governments are now struggling to balance new restrictions against the need to revive economies already battered by earlier draconian lockdowns after the virus first emerged in the Chinese city of Wuhan late last year. Italian police officers clash with far-right Forza Nuova party activists during a protest against the government restriction measures to curb the […]

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Civil Aviation Authority hoping to release report on KZN aircraft crash soon

Two people died in Saturday’s accident while on their way to Umkomass Airfield, which is situated along the province’s south coast. JOHANNESBURG – The South African Civil Aviation Authority is hoping to release an interim report looking into a light aircraft crash in KwaZulu-Natal within 30 days. Two people died in Saturday’s accident while on […]

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Hundreds of WC residents march to Parly to stand against violent crimes

South Africa has been rocked by brutal killings at farms and protestors are now saying enough is enough, and that government must do more. A police vehicle is covered with placards during an anti-gender-based violence protest in front of Parliament in Cape Town on 29 August 2020. Picture: Courtney Savage CAPE TOWN – Hundreds of […]

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EC woman arrested for illegally selling electricity for R300,000

An Eastern Cape woman is the latest person to be arrested for selling power for R300,000. Handcuffs. Picture: @SAPoliceService/Twitter. CAPE TOWN – Police on Saturday said they would clamp down on people who continue to sell electricity illegally. An Eastern Cape woman is the latest person to be arrested for selling power for R300,000. It’s […]

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