April 17, 2023

Learners at a school in KwaZulu-Natal [MAGE: Supplied]

ActionSA calls for transparency in multi-million Rand school nutrition tender irregularities in KwaZulu-Natal

Story Continues below advertisement Tender Irregularities ActionSA has called on the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Ms Mbali Frazer, to be transparent about the awarding of a multi-million Rand National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) tender to a single individual, which has resulted in approximately 5400 schools in the province being without Read more…
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A Table Bay Harbour police officer was arrested in connection with a kidnapping case involving three other suspects. Picture: File

Detective Constable Arrested for Jail Break Attempt in Johannesburg

Story Continues below advertisement A 34-year-old detective constable has been arrested for defeating the ends of justice after he attempted to book out a foreign national businessman, Frank Buyanga, from Johannesburg Correctional Service. The constable’s arrest was made by the Serious Corruption Investigation Unit on Friday, April 14, 2023. According Read more…
By Ayanda, ago
An Eskom logo is seen in Sunninghill, Sandton. [PHOTO: Reuters]

South Africa Faces Extended Stage 6 Loadshedding Due to Power Shortage

Story Continues below advertisement Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned electricity supplier, has announced that Stage 6 loadshedding will continue until further notice due to a shortage of generation capacity. The power supplier has urged South Africans to use electricity sparingly and efficiently to alleviate the pressure on the power system. According Read more…
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Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, National Orders Advisory Council. [PHOTO: Supplied]

Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng appointed to National Orders Advisory Council

Story Continues below advertisement The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa has announced the appointment of Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng to the National Orders Advisory Council. The council is responsible for advising the President on the awarding of national orders, which recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the Read more…
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Rassie Nkune, Albert Gama, Philemon Lukhele and Lawrence Mkhatshwa stand accused of the murder of Hillary Gardee. [PHOTO: Ntwaagae Seleka, News24]

Key Witnesses Untraceable: Charges Provisionally Withdrawn in Hillary Gardee Murder Case

Story Continues below advertisement Charges against the four men accused of the murder of Hillary Gardee have been provisionally withdrawn due to the inability to trace key state witnesses. The Economic Freedom Fighters issued a media statement expressing their disappointment in the decision, while the National Prosecuting Authority released a Read more…
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Welheminah Agri-Village, Ficksburg [Photograph: Free State Department of Human Settlements website]

Free State Human Settlements Department Accused of Corruption and Incompetence

Story Continues below advertisement The Free State Department of Human Settlements has been accused of corruption and incompetence in the delivery of quality housing to deserving beneficiaries in the province. MPL Leona Kleynhans delivered a scathing Budget Vote Debate on 14 April 2023, highlighting the department’s failure to address the Read more…
By Ayanda, ago