Thousands of liters of sewage flow daily from an unrepaired cracked sewage pipe in the Palmietspruit at Klerksdorp in the Matlosana local municipality, which includes Klerksdorp, Orkney, Stilfontein, and Hartbeesfontein, said Michal Groenewald, leader of the FF Plus in North West. Groenewald said it is the result of poor management and lack of maintenance by..
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Lack of maintenance by the ruling party the cause of raw sewage in Palmietspruit
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Tourists robbed on their way to hotel from OR Tambo International Airport
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A group of seven tourists‚ including an Iraqi diplomat‚ were attacked at the Corlett Drive offramp in Johannesburg on Thursday evening. Police could not immediately confirm the attack and Gauteng police spokesman Kay Makhubele said he was on his way to the crime scene on Thursday night. According to tweets from anti-crime activist Yusuf Abramjee‚..
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Phosa: Up to 90% of land reforms are unsuccessful
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According to ANC presidential hopeful and businessman Mathews Phosa‚ up to 90% of land reform projects are unsuccessful. He said some internal conflict and a lack of skills are some of the factors that have contributed to this. “You give me land. I have no skills. I have no capital. I only have an emotional..
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Mbalula says ‘SA Army will be used to fight crime’ in Cape Town, Gauteng
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In the last few weeks, Fikile Mbalula has been talking a tough game on crime-fighting. Now, it seems that he’s ready to let his actions speak louder than words, by drafting in the army (SANDF) to stop criminals. The notion is dystopian. But the reality is grim. SAPS are struggling to contain the exploding levels..
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No end to SAA’s nightmares
Mmatlou Josias Ntjana: Where is Black Power since the ANC has has been in power in South-Africa?
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THIS WAS ALLEGEDLY WRITTEN BY A BLACK MAN. It is a worth read for all: From 1910 until 1961 our country, South Africa, with basically the same borders that it has today was a colony of Britain. It was called the Union of South Africa. That was a period of 51 years. It wasn’t until..
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Massive storm, floods hit Durban, residents urged to stay indoors
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KwaZulu-Natal residents in Durban have been urged to stay indoors as a massive storm hit the coastline on Tuesday morning. eThekwini Municipality put out a warning calling on all to remain in safety until the storm, which is expected to subside around 14:00 wreaks havoc on the city. “Due to the inclement weather conditions currently..
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SABC has another problem: people have stopped paying TV licences – wonder why??
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The SABC’s latest annual report shows a drastic decline in revenue from TV licences. According to the 2017 report, revenue of R847.4 million was collected through television licence fees. This figure is R449.4 million – 34.7% – below budget, representing a decrease of R178.5 million – 17.4% – compared to the previous year. “The revenue..
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Government increases vehicle licence fees
Panga gang attacks group of cyclists near Stellenbosch
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A traumatised cyclist has spoken out after five men armed with pangas and knives robbed a cycling group of their bicycles near Langa. Abdullah Jaffar, the owner of Jafmed Pharmacy in Ottery, and his fellow cyclists were riding to Stellenbosch when the assailants attacked them on Jan Smuts Drive on Sunday. “It could have been..
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Open season for criminals in SA – Foreign film crew robbed at Silvermine
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As tourism season approaches, it is also open season for criminals and tourist officials are warning visitors to be wary. This after an international film crew was robbed by a knife- and spade-wielding gang at Peers Cave in Silvermine, a spot popular with tourists. According to people who were at the park on Saturday afternoon,..
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Car brands Chrysler and Dodge to exit South Africa
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FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) bids farewell to two of its car brands in South Africa, with the Chrysler and Dodge vehicle ranges no longer being available locally. FCA, which also produces Jeep, Fiat and Alfa Romeo vehicles, said: “This unfortunate situation has arisen from our principals in the USA no longer building Chrysler or Dodge..
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The Shocking Truth About Racism in SA – is not what you have been told…
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“How Can We Believe You Mr President?” – The Shocking Truth About Racism by Juju Mkize a Top Black Academic At the University Of Cape Town This article from December 22, 2016 has recently resurfaced in social media and we feel it is of great importance to share it with you. This is the lie..
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A shift in thinking is needed to counter South Africa’s startling rise in poverty
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South Africa urgently needs new policy ideas to reverse the alarming increase in poverty among its population. New figures reveal an increase of three million South Africans living in poverty over the last five years. More than half (55%) of the population lives on less than R1,138 (USD$107) a month, up from 53% in 2011…
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R60m fraud case involving a former Petro-South Africa manager
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The Hawks arrested Petro SA’s corporate social investment manager Matshidiso Mogashoa for alleged fraud of more than R60 million. According to the Hawks, the crimes were committed between 2007 and 2011. Once again the question arises how a person can steal money, and Petro SA takes almost 10 years to realize that the money is..
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