Alice Ralilateng (Katlego Bereng’s granny) and Monica Matsie (Bereng’s mother) at their home in Ipopeng, Bloemfontein. Photos: Becker Semela Police stated on the weekend that the body that was burnt in Thabo Bester’s cell had been identified, and the family informed. But the family of Katlego Bereng (who also used the surname Mpholo) has received conflicting information from … [Read more...] about Thabo Bester escape: Many unanswered questions about the death of Katlego Bereng
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Drakenstein municipality heads to Supreme Court of Appeal over emergency housing
Drakenstein Municipality wants the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) to overturn a Western Cape High Court ruling that found it had failed in its constitutional obligations to provide emergency housing to those facing eviction. Archive photo: Liezl Human The Drakenstein municipality has applied to the Supreme Court of Appeal to challenge a judgment that it failed to meet its … [Read more...] about Drakenstein municipality heads to Supreme Court of Appeal over emergency housing
The Presidential Employment Stimulus has been a huge success, so why isn’t it a priority?
Part of the Streetscapes programme in Cape Town is funded from the Presidential Employment Stimulus, which has created about 800,000 jobs in total. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks More than 1 million people have directly benefitted from the Presidential Employment Stimulus (PES) programme launched by Cyril Ramaphosa in 2020. About 800,000 short-term jobs, mostly for young … [Read more...] about The Presidential Employment Stimulus has been a huge success, so why isn’t it a priority?
Graaff-Reinet college closed by student protest
The East Cape Midlands campus in Graaff-Reinet was closed by students protesting about late payment of allowances by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). Photo: Loyiso Dyongman East Cape Midlands College was closed on Monday at the Graaff-Reinet campus as students protested about delays in the payment of their National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) … [Read more...] about Graaff-Reinet college closed by student protest
Durban flood victims accuse government of not keeping its promises
Flood victims living at the Transitional Emergency Accommodation in Point Road, Durban, says the provincial Department of Education promised to provide scholar transport from the city centre to Umlazi, but that has not happened. Photos: Manqulo Nyakombi Many families who have been living in emergency housing since the devastating floods in April 2022 say the government has not … [Read more...] about Durban flood victims accuse government of not keeping its promises
