While thousands of people turned out to enjoy demonstrations by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) at its annual Armed Forces Day, many residents said the event is traumatising, especially in surrounding areas. The six-day event started on Saturday in Mandela Park Sports Stadium Khayelitsha. There were also events[…]
As accredited South Africans prepare for Hajj 2019/1440, the South African Haj Travel Association (SATHOA) has advised hujaaj that there may be an increase in price compared to last year, but assures that everything is being done to minimise this cost. SATHOA vice president Sedick Steenkamp explained some components of[…]
The Western Cape Education Department said it is appalled by allegations that four boys were sexually assaulted by two other pupils at a Cape Winelands Primary school. The victims have reported that a learner locked the door of the school’s library after a function last November, before instructing two other learners[…]
The South African haj and Umrah Council (Sahuc) held extensive discussions with Haj authorities in Saudi Arabia where it has met with and signed the haj protocols for Hajj 1440/2019. SAHUC president Maulana Muhammad Vaid said representatives from all Hajj affiliated sectors including the Umrah council and travel agencies met,[…]
The Ministry of Health in Occupied Gaza, Palestine is appealing to South African specialist medical personnel and NGOs to pitch in to help alleviate an unprecedented crisis that could see hundreds of young Palestinians at risk of limb amputation. Since Palestinians began mobilising in protest at the fence separating Gaza[…]
As Eskom battles with a staggering debt of R435 billion, concerns have been raised about the impact of nationwide load shedding for businesses, including potential job losses. This debt figure was announced by Public Enterprises acting director general Thuto Shomang on Wednesday, who said it represented 15% of South Africa’s[…]
The South Africa National Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) and the Bo Kaap community met yesterday to discuss the process of declaring Bo Kaap a national heritage site. SAHRA, which is mandated to identify, declare and protect national heritage sites, said parallel to declaring Bo Kaap as a heritage site, a[…]
A taxi driver was shot and killed in Eisleben Road in Lentegeur, Mitchells Plain, early on Thursday morning. Police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk said a case of murder had been registered for investigation after the 36-year-old was gunned down near a petrol station in the area. In a separate[…]
Twenty-one Western Cape College of Nursing students were arrested for public violence after clashing with police officials at the Heideveld campus on Tuesday. Students’ anger resulted in blocked entrances, overturned government vehicles and the police being hurled with stones. Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) spokesperson Lauren Kansley said the[…]
Golden Arrow Bus Services are urging members of the public to come forward with any information that would assist in the arrest of those responsible for the latest bus robbery in Athlone on Saturday. The Mitchells Plain bus en route to Century City was ambushed by two robbers who pretended[…]
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