Forestry Minister Barbara Creecy told Parliament on Tuesday that agreements with members of the Khoisan occupation known as Knoflokskraal, in Grabouw, had failed. The land has been earmarked for forestation. Photos: Ashraf Hendricks Forestry Minister Barbara Creecy told parliament on Tuesday that agreements with members of the Khoisan occupation known as Knoflokskraal, in … [Read more...] about Minister Creecy washes hands of Grabouw occupation
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Immigrants forced out of their homes in Plettenberg Bay
Dozens of immigrants driven out of their homes gathered outside Kwanokuthula police station in Plettenberg Bay, demanding to speak to the station commander. Photo: Siphokazi Mnyobe Dozens of immigrants were forced out of their homes by residents of Kwanokuthula, Plettenberg Bay. About 30 people had to sleep in a community hall overnight. The desperate immigrants say the police … [Read more...] about Immigrants forced out of their homes in Plettenberg Bay
“Ubuntu is alive” and it sounds like marimbas
Bheka Mabika, a 17-year-old student, performing at the Marimba Jam Festival at the Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone on Friday evening. Last week, the Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone was humming with hundreds of young students and a jubilant audience, enjoying the annual Marimba Jam Festival. Original covers of iconic songs such as ‘Welcome to Cape Town’ and ‘Jabulani’ were … [Read more...] about “Ubuntu is alive” and it sounds like marimbas
Reinstate whistleblower – court orders Eastern Cape health MEC
Illustration: Lisa Nelson The Labour Court has ordered the Eastern Cape health MEC to reinstate a whistleblower in her former position in a human resources district office. Vuyelwa Thelma Tanda was sidelined and demoted after she reported an attempt at nepotism. The judge ordered she be compensated with ten months salary for humiliation, hurt and the violation of her right to … [Read more...] about Reinstate whistleblower – court orders Eastern Cape health MEC
Khayelitsha’s all-girl soccer club pitch is flooded with sewage and rubbish
Ward councillor Anele Gabuza stands on what was remains of the once lush green soccer pitch in Harare, Khayelitsha. The pitch, built during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, is completely destroyed due to intermittent sewage spills. Photo: Mary-Anne Gontsana This photo taken in early 2020 shows what the soccer pitch in Harare, Khayelitsha looked like before it was damaged by … [Read more...] about Khayelitsha’s all-girl soccer club pitch is flooded with sewage and rubbish
