# Rugby: Engeland se kaptein, Maro Itoje, is nie ingesluit in die groep vir ‘n oefenkamp ter voorbereiding vir volgende Vrydag se wedstryd teen ‘n Franse vyftiental nie. Dit is voor die eerste Nasieskampioenskap waarin Engeland teen Suid-Afrika, Fidji en Argentinië te staan kom. Afrigter Steve Borthwick het verlede week onthul dat gesprekke gevoer is […]
# Independent livestock industry group, FMD Response SA, has called on government to urgently release millions of foot-and-mouth-disease vaccine doses directly to private veterinarians. It says outbreaks continue to spread, threatening livestock production and rural livelihoods. Spokesperson Andrew Morphew says South Africa is expecting 14-million vaccine doses, but only about 4.4-million cattle have been vaccinated […]
# 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 […]
# Northern Ireland’s government has condemned anti-immigration protests that erupted into violence overnight following the arrest of a Sudanese man over an alleged knife attack in Belfast. Homes and vehicles were set alight, while about 100 masked men kicked in doors and broke windows, demanding that foreigners leave. The 30-year-old suspect has been charged with […]
# 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 […]
# Rugby: England captain Maro Itoje has not been included in the squad for a training camp in preparation for the non-cap fixture against a French- 15 next Friday. This is ahead of the inaugural Nations Championship, where England will face South Africa, Fiji, and Argentina. Coach Steve Borthwick revealed last month discussions were had […]
# 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 […]
# Union federation COSATU has welcomed the launch of Eskom Green. The dedicated renewable energy business is designed to accelerate the development of utility-scale renewable energy projects. Spokesperson Matthew Parks says COSATU however remains deeply opposed to any unbundling of Eskom as this threatens its ability to provide energy security. He says Eskom’s entry into […]
