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Kwazulu Natal Shopping Malls:- Plastic bags will be banned at some of SA’s biggest malls, including Sandton City

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JSE-listed real estate giant Liberty Two Degrees (L2D), which owns some of South Africa’s top shopping malls, says it will implement a “no plastic shopping bag” policy at its malls by 1 January 2020.

Some 1,808 tenant shops may have to drop plastic bags by the end of the year.

L2D’s shopping mall portfolio includes Sandton City, Melrose Arch, and the Eastgate complex.

L2D decided to take the “bold step to implement a ‘no plastic shopping bags’ policy across our malls to ensure that change starts with us,” said Amelia Beattie, the company’s chief executive, in a statement.

“With rising levels of plastic pollution in our country and oceans, it is no longer a case of best practice to eradicate the use of plastic shopping bags but rather a commitment of paramount importance and necessity. We are committed to implementing this initiative to drive our sustainability imperative,” said Beattie.

It has already introduced recycling drop-off booths at
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It pays to be a politician – These are some of the perks awaiting new MPs – Cellphones, R1-million salaries, free flights and airport parking

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It pays to be a politician - These are some of the perks awaiting new MPs - Cellphones, R1-million salaries, free flights and airport parking

When the 400 newly elected members of the national assembly, and 90 members of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), are sworn in on May 22, they can expect a host of benefits. Aside from a minimum R1.1 million annual salary, each member will also get accommodation, travel expenses and transport for their dependents. Khuthala..
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Eskom ticking time bomb! – National power utility managed by ANC-regime, debt jumps to nearly R500-billion and is currently the biggest threat to the SA’s economy

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Eskom ticking time bomb - debt jumps to nearly R500-billion and is currently the biggest threat to the nation’s economy

Embattled South African state power utility Eskom’s debt burden, described by Goldman Sachs Group as the biggest threat to the nation’s economy, has burgeoned, compounding the difficulty the government faces in formulating a turnaround plan. The company’s debt is approaching R500-billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg from public records, including bonds and issued loans,..
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Struggling Eastern Cape municipality’s funds used to renovate home of ANC provincial chairman

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Struggling Eastern Cape municipality's funds used to renovate home of ANC provincial chairman

Over R1m siphoned from a municipality in the Eastern Cape was used to renovate the home of ANC provincial chairman and premier designate Oscar Mabuyane. An invoice of R1.1m was fraudulently generated under the guise that it was for plant hire for a road construction project. However, R450,000 of that money was transferred to a..
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Wits University wants to sell property donated from British mining magnate to Johannesburg city council to help poor students – one can only wonder if it includes white students too?

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Wits University wants to sell property donated from British mining magnate to Johannesburg city council to help poor students - one can only wonder if it includes white students too?

A concerned resident opposing the sale says the university is not honouring the spirit of why it was endowed with Frankenwald Estate to begin with. Wits University is looking to make R1 billion from selling the controversial Frankenwald Estate near the Marlboro Gautrain station. The site was given to the institution – through a deed..
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Cash-strapped SABC to receive yet another government bailout – The National Treasury, has, once again, been persuaded to open its coffers up to the embattled broadcaster

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Cash-strapped SABC to receive yet another government bailout - The National Treasury, has, once again, been persuaded to open its coffers up to the embattled broadcaster

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) will receive a much-needed government bailout, after failing to improve its financial position in 2019. Government, by way of the National Treasury, has, once again, been persuaded to open its coffers up to the embattled broadcaster. Telecommunications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams confirmed that the finance minister was expected to finalise..
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Chief Justice’s office rack up a whopping travel bill of R114m in merely one year and now questions arise of how this could even be possible

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Chief Justice's office rack up a whopping travel bill of R114m in merely one year and now questions arise of how this could even be possible

The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) spent a large amount of money on travel in the 2017/18 financial year. In recent months Judges Matter and journalist Niren Tolsi have been raising troubling questions about the management of the Office of the Chief Justice. This high travel bill reinforces their concerns. We sent questions to..
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How ANC- government officials spend taxpayers hard earned money on extravagant cars

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How ANC- government officials spend taxpayers hard earned money on extravagant cars

A Deputy Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs apparently wasn’t happy with the list of cars that Treasury negotiated bulk discounts on. So he asked Treasury for permission to purchase a Volvo XC90D4, at a cost of R1,118,352 to the public purse. The reason for the request was “National Treasury Transversal Contract RT57-2016/2017 does..
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Northern Cape Municipalities will cover the expenses to ferry 2000 people to inauguration of Cyril Ramaphosa

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Northern Cape Municipalities will cover the expenses to ferry 2000 people to inauguration of Cyril Ramaphosa

Municipalities in the Northern Cape will be expected to cover the costs of bussing 2 000 people from the province to Pretoria for next week’s presidential inauguration. This is according to AfriForum Northern Cape who handed over a ‘Stop the Bus’ petition to the provincial Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (Coghsta)…
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Eskom shocked by new R36 billion bill from infamous Kusile unit – Well, isn’t this the last thing that utility and the South African taxpayer needed?

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Eskom shocked by new R36 billion bill from infamous Kusile unit - Well, isn't this the last thing that utility and the South African taxpayer needed?

With Eskom set to receive a R70 billion government bailout over the next few years, they could lose more than half of that amount before they even get going. Another set of spiralling costs have floored the utility, who have been billed R36 billion by contractors working on the Kusile Power Plant. The report –..
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The cheek of it all, eh? – Major municipalities set for 15% hike in electricity tariffs

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The cheek of it all, eh? - Major municipalities set for 15% hike in electricity tariffs

Fresh from securing a 9.41% tariff increase in March, Eskom are now targeting municipalities with a 15.63% hike. The greed at Eskom has expanded yet again this week, after the City of Johannesburg confirmed that a 15.63% tariff hike is set to come into force. In an official statement, Mayor Herman Mashaba lambasts energy regulator..
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Motorists are going to have to buckle up once more since petrol are about to cost R17-per-litre in June

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Motorists are going to have to buckle up once more since petrol are about to cost R17-per-litre in June

Being a motorist in Mzansi is a ghastly pursuit. The petrol price looks set to rise again in June, marking a fourth consecutive increase since March. It’s not news any of us wants to hear. Although petrol prices forecast for next month won’t rise as steeply as they did throughout Autumn, the per-litre costs could..
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SA official racked up a R100k porn bill while on a trip to the US

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Deputy Speaker of the Limpopo Legislature faces lawsuit over R125K phone bill, including 'porn costs’

Deputy Speaker of the Limpopo Legislature, Lehlogonolo Masoga, is fighting the recommendation by Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane that he should pay back “a reasonable portion” of a phone bill of R125 000 incurred while on an official trip in the US in August 2014. Masoga was in the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, to have the..
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City of Joburg, big companies say no to Eskom and go off the grid – Anglo Platinum, Sibanye-Stillwater, Makro and the City of Johannesburg are all loosening their ties to Eskom

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City of Joburg, big companies say no to Eskom and go off the grid - Anglo Platinum, Sibanye-Stillwater, Makro and the City of Johannesburg are all loosening their ties to Eskom

Forward-thinking businesses in SA are now starting to confront life without Eskom by putting plans in place to generate their own energy. Anglo Platinum and Sibanye-Stillwater are two high profile companies at an advanced stage of planning for solar plants to generate their own electricity. The City of Joburg wants to cement a deal with..
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R1.6 billion stolen from the Eastern Cape’s social development fund – Funds meant for roads, houses and schools ended up going towards fancy dinners, luxury cars and expensive suits

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R1.6 billion stolen from the Eastern Cape’s social development fund - Funds meant for roads, houses and schools ended up going towards fancy dinners, luxury cars and expensive suits

The South African National Treasury has compiled a series of reports detailing gross expenditure irregularities within the Eastern Cape. These reports have been obtained by City Press, and the information now made public. The Treasury reports rely on information gathered from special audit services conducted between 2011 and 2017. The audits scrutinised expenses related to..
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