Close to 20 people arrested in connection with illegal schools in Ivory Park

Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi led a delegation of department officials and police to clamp down on the illegal operations. Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi inspected and closed two illegal schools in Ivory Park on 8 October 2020. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN IVORY PARK – Close to 20 people have now been arrested in connection with […]

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Jacob Zuma Foundation says it’s disappointed by Zondo’s ‘backhanded’ approach

The foundation has written to Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, objecting to a notice for Friday’s process dealing with an application for a subpoena. FILE: Former President Jacob Zuma addressing his supporters outside the state capture commission on 19 July 2019. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN. JOHANNESBURG – Former President Jacob Zuma’s foundation said it was utterly […]

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Is there a battle raging between the Public Protector and NPA head?

Busisiwe Mkhwebane is investigating maladministration linked to the Kwa-Zulu Natal North Sea Jazz Festival, but says the NPA is not sharing information that would help her complete her probe. Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN CAPE TOWN – Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has accused the National Prosecuting Authority of failing to cooperate with her […]

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Zondo set to hear application to force Zuma to testify in November

The commission’s legal team will move to secure an order authorising the secretary of the commission to issue the summons. Zuma and his lawyers wrote letters to the commission objecting, saying they would not attend. FILE: Former President Jacob Zuma. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN JOHANNESBURG – The state capture commission of inquiry on Friday said it […]

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Corruption Watch: Holding corrupt police officers accountable

When corruption happens in institutions that are supposed to uphold the rule of law, public trust is eroded. Report Corruption! South Africans are well aware of how corruption has crept into every aspect of our lives and very often, its impact is most acutely felt in the delivery of the most basic of services. Despite […]

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Contactless: The Perfect Boost For Small Businesses

Although COVID-19 has severely impacted our communities, the financial fallout has not been evenly distributed. It is a sad reality that small businesses and many South Africans they employ have struggled the most in this era of social distancing, lockdowns and enforced isolation. Cash flow is an important part of SME health at the best […]

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Millennial Property Buyers Piling Into Top Gauteng Suburbs

Millennial buyers are piling into the property market despite the belief that they would rather rent. This is no surprise, says Samuel Seeff, chairman of the Seeff Property Group, we are in the “perfect storm” for young homebuyers who are using the benefits of buying right now and taking the property market by storm. Seeff’s […]

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10 Things To Keep In Check To Ensure That Your Short-Term Insurance Claim Gets Approved

Getting insurance cover for one’s assets is commonly seen by many as a  grudge purchase, and as much as some customers might not enjoy paying their monthly premiums, the good news is that they’re assured that their assets are well covered (within the limits of the policy wording) to face the worst of unforeseen circumstances. […]

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