The President of South Africa, in the Government Gazette of 22 January 2016, established a Commission of Inquiry into Higher Education and Training to determine if free education would be feasible for the South African economy. The Commission is inviting all stakeholders in the higher-education and training sectors, including; students,[…]
Oscar Pistorius had not been well ahead of his appearance in the high court in Pretoria on Monday. The disgraced athlete was taken to hospital over the weekend, and family members were overheard in court saying he would undergo further tests this week. While it was not known what was[…]
The Guptas and President Jacob Zuma’s son Duduzane Zuma on Friday announced their resignation from Oakbay Investments and Oakbay Resources and Energy. This family, which owns Oakbay, includes Atul, Ajay, Chetali, Rajesh “Tony”, Arti and Varun Gupta. Ajay and Atul were the co-chairs of Oakbay Investments, while Atul was the[…]
As the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon comes to a close we celebrate the victory of one of our own, presenter Muhamad Zain Majiet. The VOC team was excited to usher in Majiet’s victory, who began training as part of a personal campaign to encourage community members to adopt a healthier lifestyle.[…]
Belgian police have made a fourth arrest as part of their investigation into Islamist militants suspected of plotting attacks on police, prosecutors said on Wednesday. Last Thursday police killed two men in Verviers in eastern Belgium during one of several raids against an Islamist group which officials said was about[…]
Months of preparation are about to culminate into the moment of greatness that is the Two Oceans Marathon. This year the theme of the marathon is ‘Run as One’ and some 27 000 runners will be taking part in what is described as the world’s most scenic race. Cape Town[…]
The City of Cape Town on Thursday said it had obtained a court interdict to prevent protesters from disrupting the MyCiTi bus service in Du Noon and surrounds. The city was granted the urgent interdict late Wednesday afternoon after it had to shut down some of its buses on the[…]
Judges at the International Criminal Court on Thursday agreed there was enough evidence to put an alleged Malian Judges at the International Criminal Court on Thursday agreed there was enough evidence to put an alleged Malian jihadist on trial for the destruction of the centuries-old world heritage site of Timbuktu.[…]
Imprisoned Palestinian journalist Muhammad al-Qiq was suddenly transferred from HaEmek Hospital in Afula to a medical clinic in al-Ramla prison on Thursday, the Palestinian Committee for Prisoners’ Affairs said. The committee said the reasons for al-Qiq’s transfer were not explained, pointing out that he is still undergoing medical treatment for[…]
As most Capetonians recover from excessive spending these Easter holidays, the NGO Black Sash says the accounts of hundreds of social grant beneficiaries are still being debited illegally by outsourced payment contractors. It says the South African Social Security Agency’s (SASSA) campaign to address the issue has failed. Government is currently reviewing[…]
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