Dana Da Silva Afriforum opposes DBE decision not to publish matric results The civil rights organisation AfriForum, Maroela Media and Anlé Spies (a 2021 matriculant) on Friday served court papers on amongst others Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga, opposing the departments sudden decision not to publish the 2021 matric results in the media. According to Natasha Venter, Manager for Education Rights at AfriForum, the public excitement that accompanies the publication of matric results in the media serves as motivation for […]
Dana Da Silva ‘Economic sabotage’: Counterfeit goods worth R1 billion seized at Durban harbour Counterfeit goods to the value of R1 billion were confiscated at the Durban harbour by police during integrated multi-disciplinary law enforcement operations spanning 12 months. KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Premier Sihle Zikalala called on the freight and logistics industry to do their part and “prioritise South Africans”. Counterfeit bust R1b worth of goods seized at Durban harbour The operation – led Premier Zikalala – focused on freight and logistics activities […]
sharpsharpit Part of Tutu’s legacy at stake if TRC prosecutions don’t commence As the chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), Archbishop Desmond Tutu spent more than two years listening to victims and perpetrators recount the horrors exacted in the name of apartheid. The toll it took on him was clear. On the second day, he broke down in tears while listening to by then wheelchair-bound Snqokwana Ernest Malgas describe his torture at the hands of the notorious Security […]
sharpsharpit UIF brings festive cheer with almost R1 billion in ordinary benefits The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has paid R931 million in ordinary benefits since the beginning of December 2021, and more than R63.8 billion in Covid-19 TERS assistance. This ensured 180 833 beneficiaries have a joyful festive season, and was achieved by decentralising the processing of u-Filing claims from the UIF’s head office in Pretoria to the provinces. The Fund said on Wednesday this process “resulted in applications being […]