‘At least four gangs battling daily in M Plain’
There is no safe place in Mitchells Plain due to the unprecedented levels of gang violence. The local Community Policing…
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Sherwood Park facility needs space to help more children
The Sherwood Park Care Centre has been serving children with disabilities for almost four decades. However, their facility can no…
Trussed out: UK’s PM calls it quits after 6 weeks
Liz Truss will remain Britain’s Prime Minister until a new leader is elected. She announced her resignation this afternoon after…
‘Africa is West’s energy guinea pig’
Africa’s economies are being used as guinea pigs in energy experiments. This is the warning from South Africa’s Mineral Resources…
Police: we need a danger insurance
Police officers want proper compensation for their family members if they are killed while on duty. The Police and Prison…
Hamas-Fatah closer to Palestinian unity
Palestinian factions are yet again trying to forge a path of unity. A reconciliation agreement has been struck in the…
Fire at Kusile power plant
A fire had damaged one of the generating units at Kusile Power Station that has not yet been synchronised to…
Ward councillor nabbed for alleged rape
A 56-year-old man will spend the weekend in jail after being arrested on a charge of rape in Hanover Park.…
Has society failed the environment?
The question of whether climate change is a direct effect of human failure to protect the Earth, or if it’s…
‘No coordination to battle MPlain service problems’
Ward councillors and community leaders cannot bear the full responsibility of addressing society’s ills. Sub-council 12 chairperson, Councillor Solomon Philander,…
Ministers fail to lead on Transnet wage dispute
Government has once again failed to provide constructive guidance as the wage dispute at Transnet edges closer to a second…
Macassar faces another day of intermittent power
After a night of protests, the Macassar community is now dealing with intermittent power supply. They have been without electricity…
Electricity may soon be restored to Kraaifontein
Eskom will finally conduct repairs on the exploded Scottsdene substation, which caused the greater Kraaifontein area to be without electricity…
‘SAPS must adapt to community needs’
Amidst a deadly week in Cape Town, retired police officer, Brigadier Cas Goolam contends that each precinct must apply strategies…
‘Governments failing SA democracy’
Only 26% of South Africans have trust in the ANC-led government. But the opposition only has 24% of the country’s…
‘Children need social workers, not prison time’
Children in possession of, or those who use dagga, will be subject to the intervention of the country’s social services.…
Will new Eskom board bring light to SA?
Eskom’s board has seen an almost complete overhaul, with only Dr Rod Crompton remaining to ensure continuity. Public Enterprises Minister…
Woman kidnapped in Blue Downs
A 35-year-old woman has been kidnapped in Saxdown Road this morning. At the time of the incident, the woman was…
Israeli harassment of Palestinian children claims life
A seven-year-old Palestinian boy has died while fleeing Israeli police forces. Medical staff at Beit Jala Governmental Hospital say that…
Eskom board changes on the cards
A shake up is expected at Eskom’s board this week. Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan says that changes are imminent.…