Judges are supposed to hand down judgments within three months of them being reserved. A judge in Pretoria has not handed down a judgment that was reserved in February 2021. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks Zeal Health Innovations took the Department of Military Veterans to court for allegedly failing to pay more than R15-million in invoices. The matter was heard at the … [Read more...] about No explanation for why a judge has taken 19 months to rule in vital court matter
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More than 60 crèches in Dunoon struggle to register for funding
Teacher Noluthando Isaac with some of the toddlers in her class at Zusakhe Educare in Dunoon, Cape Town. This is the only Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre in the community that has successfully registered with the education department. Photos: Peter Luhanga Only one of the Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres in Dunoon, Cape Town is formally registered. The other … [Read more...] about More than 60 crèches in Dunoon struggle to register for funding
Lack of fuel brings Tshwane buses to a stop
Tshwane municipal buses were running again on Wednesday after a two-day halt due to fuel “glitches”. Photo: Ezekiel Kekana Fuel supply “glitches” brought half of the Tshwane municipal bus service to a halt for two days, leaving commuters stranded. The buses are running again but the South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) has called on the City of Tshwane to take action … [Read more...] about Lack of fuel brings Tshwane buses to a stop
Ekurhuleni family demands investigation after baby exposed to police teargas
The Rogers family show rubber bullets and a container they say police shot into their home during a protest in Geluksdal, while 11-month-old Zachary Rogers was inside. Photos: Kimberly Mutandiro Eleven-month-old Zachary Rogers was treated in hospital for respiratory problems after inhaling teargas during a protest in Geluksdal, Brakpan in Gauteng on Monday. The family want the … [Read more...] about Ekurhuleni family demands investigation after baby exposed to police teargas
Former Lottery executive’s pension frozen as corruption probe hots up
The pension of former National Lotteries Commission executive Phillemon Letwaba has been frozen. Photo: Ashraf Hendricks The Special Tribunal has frozen the R2.8-million pension of former National Lotteries Commission chief operating officer Phillemon Letwaba. This follows an application by the Special Investigating Unit, which was authorised in 2020 by President Cyril … [Read more...] about Former Lottery executive’s pension frozen as corruption probe hots up
