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Ramsgate Festival good for local economy - Co-founder
Artists, comedians, authors and poets from around the country will be displaying their best work at this year's Ramsgate Book and Art Festival. Event co-founder, Barbie Meyer says since its inception, the event has given the local economy a boost.
N2 protest: Motorist describes litter-strewn Durban highway
Authorities have managed to clear a pile of rubbish that was dumped on the N2 south of Durban during a protest earlier. The debris has been moved to the side of the road before the Joyner Road off-ramp. This motorist was stuck on the route when protesters blocked the busy…
Police keeping close eye on taxi violence hotspots - Sitole
National Police Commissioner, Khehla Sitole says they've deployed police to areas classified as taxi violence hotspots. This after unknown gunmen opened fire on a minibus, transporting 17 passengers on the R74 between Colenso and Weenen. Eleven taxi drivers were shot dead.
SATAWU opposes classification of transport as an essential service
The Essential Services Committee has been holding public hearings into whether those in the transport sector and teachers should be prevented from taking part in strikes. Satawu's Zanele Sabela says the transport sector is not formalised enough to be considered an essential service.
It's unfair to hold me solely accountable: Fawzia Peer
eThekwini deputy mayor, Fawzia Peer says it is unfair that her name is being dragged through the mud after the recording of a heated telephone call was made public. Peer has been accused of not fulfilling her duties and criticised for poor service delivery in certain wards. The argument is…
Magashule hits out at ANC members who take party to court
The ANC's Secretary General, Ace Magashule has criticised members who take the party to court, calling them counter revolutionary and regressive.
Durban snake catcher warns of increased black mamba activity
A Durban snake catcher has been called out to at least four cases involving black mambas over the past week. Nick Evans says all cases were in residential areas.
Hawks working on dockets involving Durban 'explosives'
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Legal processes must be followed in protests: KZN police
The Police's Jay Naicker has rejected allegations police acted strongly because a high-ranking official was personally affected by the blockade on the N3. This after yesterday's protests on a several major routes in KZN - call for an end to the fuel price hikes.
Transaction benefits for new SASSA card holders
The Social Security Agency says the new and improved cards have been designed to minimise illegal deductions such as airtime purchases, electricity top ups and unwanted loans. SASSA says beneficiaries also will no longer have to pay a service fee. The Post Office's Nobuhle Njapha says there are benefits when…
KZN premier pays tribute to Madiba at Maritzburg Hall
KZN premier Willies Mchunu has honoured Madiba by visiting the place where our former president made his last public speech before he was arrested and sent to prison for 27 years.
'#FuelPricesMustFall movement is going to get stronger'
#FuelPricesMustFall campaign coordinator, Paul Jenkins says their numbers are growing. Jenkins says its protests in the country will continue if government doesn't do anything about the rising cost of fuel.
Bronze Mandela Statue to commemorate first Freedom Address
A bronze statue of Nelson Mandela on the balcony where he gave his first address as a free man will be unveiled at Cape Town City Hall next week. Western Cape MEC, Alan Winde says a new statue of Nelson Mandela will form part of a larger Mandela Tour.
Durban fuel protest: Motorist spends close to two hours in traffic
Hanson Naidoo, who left Durban just after 3am today, to transport a vehicle to a client in Joburg says he was stuck for more than two hours at the Santuary Road off-ramp before he was able to make a U-turn.
Economic, political power eats away at democracy
Former US president, Barack Obama says in order to continue Nelson Mandela's long walk to freedom, we'll need to work harder and smarter towards a better society. He's delivered the Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture in Johannesburg - as part of the centenary celebrations in honour of Madiba's life. Obama says…
'DIFF films on stories about woman reflect global narrative'
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HPCSA roadshow promoting access to healthcare facilities
The Health Professions Council of South Africa's Daphney Chuma says standard practice, ethics and controversial developments like the NHI will be discussed at their 2018 roadshow.
'We thought we were going to die', says Ballito couple
A Dolphin coast couple has described their terrifying ordeal on a slippery snow-covered mountain road. Brigitte and Nathan Renald had been heading to their Ballito home after spending some time in Sani Pass when they got into difficulty on an the icy road. Brigitte Renald…
Tough financial times ahead as another fuel price increase on the cards
The People Against Petrol Price Increases' Visvin Reddy believes motorists and consumers are already paying too much. This as economists predict another fuel increase in August.
'I do right' campaign focuses on combating bribery, corruption
KZN Premier, Willies Mchunu says training is needed to ensure that public servants do not fall into the trap of bribery and corruption. The 'I do right' campaign is being rolled out across the province.