Tauhierah Salie

Days before the blessed month of Ramadhan, local officials are still urging anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Parow businessman, Ismail Rajah, who was kidnapped outside his construction business weeks ago to come forward. According to police reports, Rajah was abducted by two armed men who arrived at his business, Good Hope Plasterers, in an Audi Q7. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111. […]

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma says an end to the current State of Disaster is eminent. Briefing the media earlier, Dlamini-Zuma says Cabinet met yesterday to discuss the lifting of the National State of Disaster. She says new regulations to replace the legislation is expected to be gazetted for public comment soon. It was emphasized, however, that all regulations cannot be lifted ‘recklessly’, and that some regulations […]

By Tauhierah Salie The Western Cape Department of Social Development says plans are in place to assist the most vulnerable during the upcoming winter months. Among the items ‘operationalized’ is the provision of social work services aimed at family reunification, and referrals to social relief of distress assistance in vulnerable communities. “In some instances harsh winter conditions deepen the social vulnerability of the most vulnerable individuals located either in Informal […]

In yet another blow to the working class, South Africa’s unemployment reached a record-breaking 35.3-percent in the fourth quarter. Releasing the Quarterly Labour Force Survey earlier, StatsSA revealed that the number of unemployed persons increased by 278k to 7.9-million, pointing to an increase of 0.4 of a percentage point. Meanwhile, the number of discouraged work-seekers decreased and 143k jobs were added in the formal employment sector. VOC