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FITA Confident in legal battle against SARS over tobacco factory CCTV rule

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The Fair-Trade Independent Tobacco Association (FITA) remains optimistic about its legal battle against the South African Revenue Service (SARS) regarding the installation of CCTV cameras in tobacco manufacturing warehouses. This issue returned to court after SARS sought leave to appeal a High Court ruling from May 2023, which had granted an interdict halting the implementation of the new regulations. FITA Chairman Sinenhlanhla Mnguni explained, "In 2021, SARS […]

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Western Cape police launch task team to combat rising extortion crimes

By Ragheema Mclean Extortionists are increasingly targeting communities and government officials across the Western Cape, leaving behind a trail of violent crimes, including murder, robbery, intimidation, and kidnapping. Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie said that various communities, as well as government service providers, have fallen victim to these extortion-related crimes. Amid the growing concerns, Western Cape provincial police commissioner Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile urged the public to report incidents […]

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WCED faces pressure as parents await Grade R 2025 learner placements

By Ragheema Mclean The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has begun placing learners for the 2025 academic year, but many parents are voicing frustration over delays, particularly regarding Grade R placements. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, WCED spokesperson Bronagh Hammond said that school placements Grade R are currently underway. She explained that Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications, which were submitted in March and April, have been under review for several […]

today18 September 2024

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Malusi Booi granted R250k bail in fraud case amounting to more than R1 Billion

By Vusuthando Percyvil Dube The former Mayoral Committee member for Human Settlement in Cape Town, Malusi Booi, was granted bail of R250,000 by Magistrate Alida Theart amid serious charges, including fraud, corruption, and Money laundering linked to a housing tender scandal estimated at over R1 billion. Booi faces these accusations alongside several co-accused, including his ex-wife, Nozuka Mnyaka, and former director of public housing, Siphokazi September.    During the court proceedings, the […]

today17 September 2024

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Wilgenhof residence closed for overhaul until 2026

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Stellenbosch University’s Council decided on Monday to close the Wilgenhof residence until 2026, with plans to reopen it as a rejuvenated male residence. The university explained that the new residence would recognize the positive aspects of Wilgenhof while breaking away from its controversial past, particularly the secretive and unacceptable practices that have marred its history. Dr Nicky Newton-King, Chair of the Stellenbosch University Council, acknowledged the contributions […]

today17 September 2024

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Alexander Sinton High learners tackle hunger with weekly sandwich drive

By Ragheema Mclean The Alexander Sinton High School Welfare Club and the Muslim Students Association (MSA) have launched a weekly sandwich donation programme aimed at supporting students and residents in the Athlone area who face food insecurity. The initiative, which officially kicked off recently, is designed to provide nourishment to residents in the local community. Volunteers from both the Welfare Club and MSA prepare and package sandwiches for distribution, with […]

today17 September 2024

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SASSA faces backlash after underspending R4 billion on SRD grants

By Ragheema Mclean The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is under fire after the Auditor-General revealed it had underspent by R4 billion on Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grants during the 2022/23 financial year. Last week, the Auditor-General presented these findings to the Portfolio Committee on Social Development in Parliament. Senior Audit Manager at the Auditor-General’s office Puleng Molapo attributed the underspending to a lower uptake of the SRD […]

today17 September 2024

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Two matric learners killed in Paarl bus accident

By Ragheema Mclean A tragic accident in Paarl-East claimed the lives of two matric learners on Monday. SAPS spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie confirmed that the incident occurred around 13:20 in Van Der Stel Street when a passenger bus veered off the road, fatally striking two learners and injuring two others. "It is alleged that the driver of a passenger bus lost control on a downhill and hit the two […]

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President Ramaphosa delays certain provisions in the Bela bill due to political resistance.

By Vusuthando Percyvil Dube On Friday, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) policy into law. The BELA Bill, as it was originally named, amends the South African Schools Act of 1996. These reforms include making Grade R compulsory for all children and delegating responsibility for school language rules to the provincial education department.   Ramaphosa has pushed back the implementation of key parts for additional review […]

today16 September 2024

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