# The United Civic Society in Action has condemned Trade minister Parks Tau’s decision to grant Ithuba Holdings a 12-month temporary National Lottery licence. This move follows a court ruling deeming such an extension unconstitutional, limiting it to five months. Tau is appealing the decision, citing public interest. However, the Civic Society’s Tebogo Sithathu argues […]
# Rugby: Springbok-haker Malcolm Marx sal ‘n sleutel rol speel in Spears Tokyo Bay se soeke na kampioenskapglorie wanneer hulle môre teen All Black Richie Mo’unga se Brave Lupus in die Japanese Rugby League One-finaal te staan kom. Dit sal die eerste keer wees dat die twee vyande mekaar in ‘n beslissende wedstryd sal ontmoet […]
# Rugby: Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx will be a key cog in Spears Tokyo Bay’s quest for championship glory when they face All Black Richie Mo’unga’s Brave Lupus in the Japan Rugby League One Final on tomorrow. It will be the first time the two foes will meet in a decider since the 2023 World Cup […]
# Die vakbond COSATU het die aanstelling van die nuwe raad van die Werkloosheidsversekeringsfonds verwelkom. COSATU sê hulle is gereed om saam met die Minister van Arbeid, Nomakhosazana Meth, te werk om wanbestuur, korrupsie en verouderde stelsels reg te stel. Woordvoerder Matthew Parks sê die federasie sal druk uitoefen vir die modernisering van die fonds, […]
# Saudi Arabia is ramping up a crackdown on unregistered worshippers at next week’s hajj pilgrimage. Regular raids, drone surveillance and a barrage of text alerts are aimed at rooting out unauthorised visitors in and around the holy city of Mecca. The simple message, “No hajj without a permit”, is being blared out in a […]
AfriForum has strongly criticised the City of Tshwane’s new city cleaning levy, calling it an act of double taxation. The municipality has approved a monthly charge of around 200-rand for properties not using its refuse collection service. According to the organisation, residents who opted for private refuse removal due to poor municipal service are now […]
# Saoedi-Arabië gaan strenger optrede teen ongeregistreerde aanbidders tydens volgende week se hadj-pelgrimstog. Gereelde klopjagte, hommeltuigmonitering en ‘n stortvloed van tekswaarskuwings is daarop gemik om ongemagtigde besoekers in en om die heilige stad Mekka te keer. Die eenvoudige boodskap, “Geen hadj sonder ‘n permit nie”, word oor en oor herhaal in ‘n meedoënlose veldtog wat […]
# AfriForum is sterk gekant die Stad Tshwane se nuwe skoonmaakheffing en bestempel dit as dubbele belasting. Die munisipaliteit het ‘n maandelikse heffing van sowat 200-rand goedgekeur vir eiendomme wat nie hul vullisverwyderingsdiens gebruik nie. Die organisasie sê inwoners wat weens swak munisipale diens eerder privaat verwydering gekies het, word nou op ‘n onregverdige manier […]
# The Ladysmith Regional Court in KwaZulu-Natal has sentenced former DA councillor Michael Buthelezi to four life terms plus 15-years in prison for the murder of his fiancée and three children in a house fire in Bergville in 2023. Buthelezi was also convicted of arson and giving false information to the police. National Prosecuting Authority […]
