Police probe murder case after elderly couple attacked in their Muizenberg home

It is understood the pair came under attack in Marina De Gama. Picture: SAPS Facebook page. CAPE TOWN – An elderly couple was attacked in their home in Muizenberg on Saturday morning. A 66-year-old woman was killed while a 72-year-old man was in a critical condition in hospital. He found lying outside the house with […]

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FF+: Those who don’t take farm murders seriously are in denial

The party lodged a complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission against Economic Freedom Front leader Julius Malema and his party’s members, who were heard singing “shoot the boer” during demonstrations in Senekal on Friday. Demonstrators carry placards during a demonstration against farm attacks in Senekal, South Africa, on 16 October 2020, ahead of […]

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IPPs vital for energy-led economic recovery in SA, says WC government

This followed Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe’s gazetting of amendments to the Electricity Regulations pertaining to New Generation Capacity. Picture: Pexels. CAPE TOWN – The Western Cape government said municipal procurement of Independent Power Producers is vital for energy-led economic recovery in the country. This followed Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe’s gazetting of amendments to the Electricity […]

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Police launch manhunt for suspects after robbery at Eastern Cape B&B

The incident happened at a farmhouse Bed & Breakfast late on Friday night. Police van. Picture: Winnie Theletsane/EWN. CAPE TOWN – Police in the Eastern Cape are on the lookout for two armed suspects following an attack on a farm near the Addo area that left two wounded. The incident happened at a farmhouse Bed […]

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E-hailing drivers threaten further protests over industry regulation

Drivers embarked on a two-day strike last week demanding an end to what they labelled exploitation by e-hailing service Bolt. FILE: Bolt and Uber drivers blocked the N1 driving to the head offices of both companies in Marlboro to hand over their memorandum on 20 February 2020. Picture: EWN JOHANNESBURG – E-hailing drivers are threatening […]

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Kraaifontein boy (11) killed in alleged gang shooting laid to rest

Grieving family and friends bid farewell to 11-year-old Duran Visagie in Kraaifontein earlier on Saturday. Duran Visagie. Picture: Supplied. CAPE TOWN – Yet another community in Cape Town is spending part of the weekend in mourning following the burial of a young boy killed in an alleged gang-related shooting. Grieving family and friends bid farewell […]

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Golden Arrow bus service extends validity of tickets

Golden Arrow bus service extends validity of tickets The intervention was in response to suggestions from passengers who were experiencing changes in working hours and had travel patterns affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. FILE: The Golden Arrow bus terminus in the Cape Town CBD on 1 June 2020. Picture: Kaylynn Palm/EWN CAPE TOWN – Golden […]

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Contralesa: initiation schools must follow COVID-19 health and safety protocols

Contralesa gave the green light for the traditional rite of passage for boys to resume in December. FILE: A picture of young boys from the Xhosa tribe attending a traditional initiation school in Libode in the Eastern Cape province. Picture: AFP JOHANNESBURG – The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) in Gauteng on […]

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