# Government is urging parents and guardians to always keep a close eye on their children, especially during travel, at crowded gatherings, religious events, and at recreational spaces. Government Communication and Information System’s spokesperson, Kgomotso Ranoto, says parents must ensure their children memorise key details, like home address and cellphone numbers. He adds that children […]
# Easter weekend travellers can expect delays on the N2 between George and Wilderness, Western Cape, due to ongoing construction. Roads agency SANRAL has warned that only one lane is open in each direction between the Kraaibosch interchange and Wilderness. Points men will, however, be available to direct traffic at key intersections until 6pm this […]
# The Institute of Race Relations says it will be writing to the leaders of the DA, FF Plus and ACDP, to set out the importance of scrapping black economic empowerment premiums in public procurement policies. The institute approached the EFF and MK Party on the same issue last week. The IRR says scrapping BEE […]
# Altesaam 40 vroeëkinder-ontwikkelingsentrums in Langa, Kaapstad, se klaskamers en sanitasiegeriewe is omvattend opgeknap. Dis moontlik gemaak deur samewerking tussen Rotary District 9350, wêreldwye klubs, nieregeringsorganisasies en plaaslike vennote. Die opknappings is deel van Rotary se ACT4IMPACT-veldtog om sy 100ste bestaansjaar te vier. Die veldtog het nóύ met skoolhoofde saamgewerk om aan groter onderwysbehoeftes te […]
# University of the Western Cape graduate, Sanelisiwe Qayi, says she is determined to make South Africa’s courtrooms more accessible to non-English speakers. The 22-year-old from Lower Cala in the Eastern Cape recently graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts Honours in isiXhosa. Qayi’s research explored the role of African languages in selected […]
# Installed cameras in Hatfield, Tshwane, have helped drive down crime by enhancing surveillance and enabling quicker responses. Through the integration of Vumacam’s technology, the community has seen significant safety improvements. According to reports, over 161-thousand suspicious behaviour alerts and numerous vehicle-related notifications have been recorded. This initiative has been praised for its efficiency in […]
# The DA in the Western Cape is calling on the National Department of Health to proactively develop and implement stronger regulations regarding the use of e-cigarettes among youth, particularly those aged 14 to 18. A recent study has highlighted that 17-percent of youth in this age group are using vapes, with 38-percent of them […]
# Die George-munisipaliteit in die Wes-Kaap het Godfrey Louw as sy nuwe munisipale bestuurder aangestel. Hy neem sedert Oktober in die pos waar toe Michelle Gratz bedank het te midde van die ondersoek na die ineengestorte gebou waarin 34 werkers dood is. Die munisipaliteit se woordvoerder, Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe, sê Louw is ‘n hoogs ervare en […]
# The George Municipality in the Western Cape has appointed Godfrey Louw as the new municipal manager. He has been acting in the position since Michele Gratz’s resignation in October last year, amid investigations into the George building collapse that killed 34 workers. The municipality’s spokesperson, Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe, says Louw, a highly experienced and respected […]
