City of Cape Town law enforcement officer Luvolwethu Kati outside the Wynberg Magistrates Court last Thursday where his trial began. He is accused of shooting and killing a man who was homeless. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks The state’s witness in the trial of a Cape Town Law Enforcement officer accused of shooting and killing a homeless man last year failed to come to court … [Read more...] about Witness in case of officer accused of murder of homeless man fails to come to court
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Partnerships are key for infrastructure development
Partnerships between government and the private sector are imperative for infrastructure development, says Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) Minister Sihle Zikalala.Speaking at a breakaway session on infrastructure at the fifth South African Investment Conference (SAIC) currently underway at the Sandton Convention Centre, Zikalala emphasised the importance of … [Read more...] about Partnerships are key for infrastructure development
The Importance And Challenges Of Financial Inclusion
The perceived lack of financial inclusion in South Africa has an increasing number of international agencies voicing concern around the number of “unbanked people” and the “high prevalence of cash as a financial medium in the country”. The recent Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey listing can be seen as a clear example of this. According to Amplifin, this is not, however, … [Read more...] about The Importance And Challenges Of Financial Inclusion
Department probes fish deaths at Hartbeespoort Dam
Five years since the first South African Investment Conference (SAIC) was held, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Ebrahim Patel has reflected on the progress made since the conference was first held. This conference marks the final leg of the current investment drive to attract R1.2 trillion over five years. Patel delivered wel... See more … [Read more...] about Department probes fish deaths at Hartbeespoort Dam
Justice committee holds hearing into Bester escape
Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services Chairperson, Gratitude Magwanishe, says South Africans should feel safe in their country, and that their security should not be compromised in any way.“It is incumbent upon those tasked with this important function to honour that promise to citizens,” Magwanishe said. Magwanishe made the remarks following the successful … [Read more...] about Justice committee holds hearing into Bester escape
