Millions of rand in alleged “unlawful looting” of the SAPS’s medical scheme POLMED have drawn the ire of scores of police officers, who have slammed the level of coverage received. Claims are that POLMED, which covers 680,000 members and beneficiaries, has “unlawfully” awarded roughly R15.7 million to its BOT (board of trustees) over three years..
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SAPS medical scheme – R15.7 million of POLMED’s funds ‘looted’ by board of trustees
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The African way! If you don’t get what you want, just toi-toi! Unruly students blocked off the entrances to the Nelson Mandela University with tyres and debris
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The Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth has suspended lectures yesterday due to student protests. Protesters blocked off the entrances to the campus with tyres and debris over a lack of security. The students said there has been a high rate of crime on campus including rape and violent assault. There were also reports of..
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Cyril who? US reporter refers to Ramaphosa as ‘unidentified leader’
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An American journalist has drawn the ire of South Africans after she tweeted a picture of world leaders at the G7 Summit in Biarritz, France, identifying three heads of state except for President Cyril Ramaphosa, whom she refers to as an “unidentified leader”. Darlene Superville, a White House correspondent for the Associated Press, tweeted on..
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“Untouchable” BOSASA CEO dies in car crash – case of culpable homicide has been opened
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CEO of controversial company Bosasa, now African Global Operations, Gavin Watson (73) died on Monday in a car crash. The crash happened close to OR Tambo International Airport. While the police have not released the identity of the man as they are waiting to notify his next of kin, Eyewitness News has learnt that it..
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Medupi and Kusile power stations are still “off the grid” due to poor construction work, corruption and cost overruns
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More than 600 senior officials from Eskom and some executives were informed of the entity’s “turnaround” plan. According to documentation, Eskom is sitting without cash and has almost completely collapsed on several occasions. R130bn has been loaned to the power provider and the state is expected to help as government announces increased tariffs. Eskom unbundling..
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TAU SA: Draconian idea of expropriation without compensation by ANC regime cannot continue – South Africa and its inhabitants too precious to implement dangerous policies that threaten fundamental economic and other structures and systems in the country
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TAU SA, once again, as part of the ad hoc group focusing on the government’s expropriation without compensation, has just met again to reflect on the matter. The convener of the Ad hoc group, Mr. Jaco Schoeman said at the last meeting that the future of South Africa and its inhabitants was too precious to..
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New Health Plan poses huge risk to SA’s economy and would be disastrous if implemented – even far left FW de Klerk Foundation have their doubts!
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The ANC regime has South Africa’s people in a huge dilemma with its National Health Plan.
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Food production and delivery compromised – Farmers increasingly cautious in current economic climate as well as uncertain about future due to ANC land grab program
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The current financial climate is one of the important factors that make farmers more cautious when purchasing expensive tractors and farm implements. In addition, the government’s land grab program, which is at the very top of the long list of uncertainties, is the biggest reason for farmers not to incur big spending. The rand, which..
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Unprovoked Assault in Spar at Schweizer – Time To Boycott Retail Stores That Don’t Guarantee Shopper’s Safety?
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#BlackPrivilege If someone is in your way, you say “excuse me please”. This attacker was arrested and the victim did lay a charge.
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Ramaphosa lets the cat out of the bag: The bad news: ‘Our money’s up’
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Ramaphosa acknowledged in parliament on Thursday that South Africa’s financial resources were depleted while the country’s development needs were enormous. He did not say straightforwardly whether he supported “prescribed assets”, he said later, the pension fund industry and other stakeholders needed to talk about using pension fund assets to support the country financially. The country’s..
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Myne Maatjies Daycare centre: Three arrested after toddlers smacked, hit with a broom at Randfontein crèche – This is inhumane, we do not even treat our animals like this!
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Three people were arrested on Thursday after videos of toddlers at a West Rand crèche being slapped and hit, including at least one child with a broom, were shared on social media. Parents were fuming after seeing what had allegedly happened to their children at the Myne Maatjies daycare centre. Police spokesman Col Lungelo Dlamini..
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ANC regime’s NHI plan back in the news – according to spokesman it will be wisely implemented – As if the ANC knows what wisely means!
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The ANC’s National Health Plan is back in the news after the party’s spokesman said the scheme would be implemented with “prudence”.
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Arms scandal again under spot light – Submarine purchase from Germany could not be used effectively because SA does not have trained personnel
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During the first half of 2008, the SA Queen Modjadji was received from Germany at the port at Simon’s Town. It is the latest delivery of submarines from Germany purchased by South Africa while the country does not have sufficiently trained personnel to use the boat effectively. The Crawford-Browne activist says there is only one..
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Supreme Court decides that insurance giant Old Mutual should re-appoint dismissed CEO
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The battle between Old Mutual and its CEO, Peter Moyo, is still ongoing, and now the company has taken further action against him. Old Mutual, which is currently under pressure from its shareholders, has indicated that a second notice of dismissal has been sent to the CEO. This was done in the midst of a..
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