Support is growing in the Senate for a resolution aimed at limiting US involvement in the war in Yemen. The Senate voted 63-37 on Wednesday to advance the resolution, which, if passed, would end US military support for the Saudi-led coaltion in the war. The advancement sets the stage for[…]
Eskom has painted a gloomy picture of a company living beyond its means. The power utility announced its financial results for the six months to September. Plagued by corruption as part of the state capture project, Eskom is now struggling to keep head above water. CEO Phakamani Hadebe says he[…]
The Heideveld Residents Association in collaboration with civil society is hosting an urgent public meeting today at Heideveld library to discuss issues relating to high water bills, faulty water meters and electricity. The stakeholders that will be in attendance include the Poor Flat Dwellers Association, Housing Assembly and the Decent[…]
The social media world was filled with mixed emotions over the weekend after a video surfaced of Facreton residents allegedly attacking the police for trying to arrest an alleged rapist. According to public relations officer of the Community Policing Forum (CPF) Chesslyn Steenberg, a 46-year-old male sexually assaulted a 15-year-old.[…]
Operations at Yemen’s lifeline port of Hodeidah have dropped by almost 50 percent over the past two weeks, with shipping companies deterred by insecurity in the flashpoint Houthi-held city, according to the United Nations. Saudi Arabia and UAE-led forces are fighting to overthrow the rebels that have taken over most[…]
The editors’ forum says the EFF told them they’re going to be far too busy for the next six months to have a meeting. In a statement on Tuesday, the SA National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) said they have been given the cold shoulder by the EFF. They said the controversial[…]
The Constitutional Court is expected to rule this morning on the future of 12 Mitchell’s Plain residents who face eviction from their homes after defaulting on payments. The applicants purchased subsidised housing between 2000 and 2001 from the Cape Town Community Housing Company. Under an Instalment Sale Agreement, the applicants[…]
The 20-year-old man accused of raping a child at a Dros restaurant is set to return to court in Pretoria on Wednesday. During his last appearance on November 1, the court heard that the accused had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and had undergone treatment for substance abuse as a[…]
It was all smiles in the Verulam Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday after bail was granted to all eleven men accused of attacking a Shia mosque and placing several explosive devices in public places across Durban. Farhad Hoomer, Ahmed Haffejee, Mohamad Akbar, Iddy Omari, Mahammed Sobruin, Abubakar Ali, Ndikumana Shabani and[…]
The Knysna Muslim Council has commenced with the construction work of a long-awaited masjid in the area. The development follows approval by the Knysna Municipality for building plans submitted earlier this year. Around 14 years ago, the first masjid facility in the form of a garage was used for Jumu’ah.[…]
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