# Stellenbosch University introduced new residence rules banning the use, possession, and smoking of cannabis in student accommodation. The university says the decision follows legal guidance on whether residence rooms can be regarded as private spaces, particularly where students share rooms or corridors. Dean of Students Leslie van Rooi says shared living environments do not […]
# ActionSA in Gauteng says the Ekurhuleni Government of Local Unity will table its budget for a third time tomorrow after two failed attempts to secure approval. ActionSA has again rejected the proposal, calling it a recycled budget that ignores the cost of living crisis and over-relies on contracted services. The party’s Xolani Khumalo criticised […]
# Herstelwerk duur voort aan die elektrisiteits-infrastruktuur in die Witzenberg-gebied in die Wes-Kaap ná verlede maand se ernstige stormskade. Die adjunkminister van Elektrisiteit en Energie, Samantha Graham-Maré, sê Eskom het bestendige vordering gemaak met die herstel van beskadigde infrastruktuur, hoewel boere reeds amper ‘n maand worstel sonder krag. Sy verwelkom die bykomende spanne van die […]
# Electricity infrastructure restoration in the Witzenberg area of the Western Cape is continuing following severe storm damage in early May. Deputy minister of electricity and energy Samantha Graham-Maré says Eskom has made steady progress in repairing damaged infrastructure, although farmers have been without electricity for nearly a month. She welcomed the deployment of additional […]
# Die Nasionale Vakbond vir Hoër Onderwys in die Oos-Kaap het ‘n strafregtelike klagte ingedien teen die Universiteit van Fort Hare se geskorste visekanselier, Sakhela Buhlungu. Die klagte, wat verband hou met beweerde ernstige bestuurs- en aanspreeklikheidskwessies, is by die Spesiale Ondersoekeenheid, die Valke en die Openbare Beskermer ingedien. Buhlungu is geskors nadat ‘n forensiese […]
# The City of Tshwane has officially completed the upgrades of the Kentron Substation in Centurion. This project forms part of the metro’s capital expenditure and is a flagship intervention within the City’s Electricity Stabilisation Plan. Mayoral committee member for Utility Services, Frans Boshielo says for many years, the Kentron Substation faced significant operational challenges following fire […]
# SECTION27, on behalf of a parent of three learners, will approach the High Court in Johannesburg, seeking the re-enrollment of children who were excluded from a private school due to outstanding fees. The two Grade 12 learners and a Grade 4 learner were deregistered from the Independent Examinations Board’s exams and classes. Paralegal Kholofelo […]
# Die DA in die Wes-Kaap verwelkom die bekendstelling van die Vaardigheidskool-leerlingskap-program. Dit bied oor 12 maande geakkrediteerde bou-opleiding aan 90 leerders wat hulle loopbane voltooi het aan Kaapstadse vaardigheidskole soos in Gugulethu, Retreat, Milnerton, Bellville en Eersterivier. Dirk Wessels van die DA sê ingryping van hierdie aard bewys die provinsiale regering se toewyding aan die […]
# Die GOOD-party in Drakenstein sê hy is geskok maar nie verbaas nie oor die derde gewapende roof in minder as ʼn week in Lady Grey-straat, die handelsentrum van die Paarl. In een voorval het vyf gewapende mans ʼn selfoonwinkel beroof. Keagen Gertse van GOOD sê Drakenstein moet kreatiewe maniere gebruik om seker te maak […]
