KwaDabeka school pleads for help as thieves strike 24 hours after 15th break-in

The Mzwamandla Khanyile Primary School was opened in 2014, costing taxpayers R64 million to construct the premises. Over the past two years, doors and windows at the school have been vandalised or stolen. Teachers at the Mzwamandla Khanyile Primary School in KwaDabeka near Pinetown arrived to another break-in at the school on 20 October 2020. […]

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DNA sample from Brendin Horner vehicle not a match for one suspect, court told

The court is hearing a bail application from Sekola Matlaletsa and Sekwetja Mahlamba, who are accused of killing the 21-year-old farm manager. Sekola Matlaletsa and Sekwetje Mahlamba, the two suspects accused of murdering Brendin Horner, appear at the Senekal Magistrates Court on 16 October 2020. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN SENEKAL – It has been revealed in […]

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SABC wants expansion of TV licence fees to cover tablets, smartphones, Netflix

The department said that the current licence was limited to television, but should also include other platforms where people consumed content. CAPE TOWN – The SABC and the Department of Communications want TV licences expanded to also cover other platforms, including streaming services like Netflix. The department said that the current licence was limited to […]

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Gun that killed Senzo Meyiwa linked to 2015 murder of taxi boss

The team investigating Meyiwa’s case had reportedly interviewed a prisoner believed to be linked to the soccer player’s murder. FILE: Former Bafana Bafana & Orlando Pirates captain Senzo Meyiwa. Picture: Official Senzo Meyiwa Facebook page JOHANNESBURG – A gun which has been positively linked to the killing of Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa has been […]

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Hawks arrest Prophet Bushiri, wife for money laundering to the tune of R102m

This is the second arrest of the couple by the Hawks in as many months, with the current preceded by a February 2019 action over a suspected R15 million money-laundering scheme. FILE: Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary. Picture: facebook.com/shepherdbushiriministries JOHANNESBURG – Self-proclaimed Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary, are among four people – […]

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Brown locust outbreak hits Chris Hani, Sarah Baartman districts in EC

One hundred and twenty-seven farms have been affected in Middelburg Cape, Graaff-Reinet, Aberdeen, Cradock, Nieuethesda, Pearston and Jansenville. CAPE TOWN – The Eastern Cape government has confirmed a brown locust outbreak in two districts, Chris Hani and Sarah Baartman. One hundred and twenty-seven farms have been affected in Middelburg Cape, Graaff-Reinet, Aberdeen, Cradock, Nieuethesda, Pearston […]

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EC Education Dept investigates sexual misconduct at Mount Fletcher school

The department said it had recently learned about the allegations levelled against the educator at a high school that it won’t name at this point to protect the pupils. CAPE TOWN – The Eastern Cape Education Department has launched a probe into claims of alleged sexual misconduct against a Mount Fletcher school principal. The department […]

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Fort Hare Uni strengthens measures after 33 COVID-19 cases recorded in a week

The university said it established a COVID-19 investigation team and had tested 422 students by Saturday. The University of Fort Hare. Picture: EWN CAPE TOWN – The University of Fort Hare said it’s put several measures in place after the institution recorded 33 COVID-19 cases in the space of a week. The university said it […]

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Competition Commission signs agreement with PnP to eliminate exclusive leases

This is in compliance with recommendations of the Grocery Retail Market Inquiry, which among others, highlighted that such agreements between businesses and property managers has an adverse impact on other industry players. Picture: Picknpay Facebook page. JOHANNESBURG – The Competition Commission has signed an agreement of consent with retailer Pick n Pay, seeking to eliminate […]

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