Stills from a video taken by kidnappers of one of their victims and sent to his friend, another Pakistani businessman, demanding a ransom. The Hawks are investigating 14 cases of immigrants kidnapped for ransom in the Eastern Cape. The victims are usually owners of businesses in rural areas and small towns. Ransoms are demanded by sending a video of the victim being … [Read more...] about Immigrants fear kidnappers in the Eastern Cape
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Bridge swept away in heavy rains restored for Eastern Cape villagers
Qush Plant Hire rebuilt this bridge in Maqwathini in Lupapasi, Eastern Cape, after its first attempt was swept away in December rains. Photo: Yonela Ngqukuvana The bridge in January after it collapsed. There was jubilation, ululations, chanting and clapping in Maqwathini Village on 14 April when the Eastern Cape Department of Transport sent Qush Plant Hire to repair, … [Read more...] about Bridge swept away in heavy rains restored for Eastern Cape villagers
Eastern Cape farm workers vow to continue strike
Over 2,000 workers and residents gathered at the Steve Tshwete Stadium in Kirkwood on Thursday. They have been protesting since 20 April for a R30 per hour wage. Photos: Thamsanqa Mbovane The strike by farm workers and residents from Kirkwood and Addo townships is expected to continue. The workers are demanding to be paid R30 per hour. According to a farmer in the region, … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape farm workers vow to continue strike
Seven million people have applied for the R350 grant since Saturday
Scores of people queueing for the R350 Covid-19 grant outside the Mdantsane Post Office in East London in January 2021. Archive photo: Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik Seven million people have applied for the Social Relief of Distress grant of R350 a month since Saturday The Department of Social Development opened the new application process last Saturday Last week the department … [Read more...] about Seven million people have applied for the R350 grant since Saturday
Huge factory building stripped bare in Hout Bay harbour while Public Works department dithers
The factory is now derelict. The steel roof beams have been completed stripped. Photos: Ashraf Hendricks A former fishmeal factory in Hout Bay in Cape Town has been stripped by looters. The huge factory was leased to Oceana but the company closed down the plant and the lease was terminated in March 2021. The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, which owns the … [Read more...] about Huge factory building stripped bare in Hout Bay harbour while Public Works department dithers
