Prominent Constantia family member to appear today in SA’s oldest sexual abuse case: Cape Town – “I have had years of therapy, counselling and psychologist visits simply to be able to survive. My entire adult life has been punctuated by emotional, psychological and nervous disorders.” These were the words of 60-year-old Claudine Shiels on the lifetime effects of the sexual abuse she and her sister Lisa van der Merwe, 56, suffered in their childhood. The sisters are currently involved in the…
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Foreigners flee Soweto after residents loot their shops: Johannesburg – Many foreign-owned shops in Soweto were empty shells of themselves on Thursday morning after residents ransacked, trashed and looted them on Wednesday night. The looting occurred in different parts of Soweto such as Moroka, Dlamini, Protea Glen, Dobsonville, Rockville and Zola. It is not yet known what led to the looting of the…
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Expert opinions on NHI Bill still split: Cape Town – Long lines and hours spent waiting to access emergency specialist healthcare at public hospitals could be a thing of the past if the government’s National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill becomes law. At the core of the NHI is a National Health Insurance Fund that will pay private hospitals and healthcare practitioners a prescribed fee for services rendered to those that otherwise cannot afford it. Expert opinion on the NHI Bill before Parliament is divided between those who are wholeheartedly in support and others who are adopting a wait-and-see attitude. Implementing the NHI may fulfil…
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Man seriously injured after being thrown from train in Johannesburg: A man has sustained serious injuries after he was allegedly pushed from a moving train in Mayfair, Johannesburg. ……
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Police hunting 2 prisoners who escaped through roof of jail cell: Police are on the lookout for two prisoners in who escaped from their holding cells in Hartswater in the Northern Cape. ……
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Cape court to hear case of sisters sexually abused in 1970s: The trial will see two Cape Town sisters testify against the people they allege abused them when they were children in the 1970s. ……
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Things could get tougher for SA consumers, says economist: Statistics South Africa released a report on Wednesday, showing an increase in retail sales which boded well for economic growth. ……
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CARTOON: Piling On the Pressure: By Dr Jack. ……
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Gauteng’s Makhura given deadline to replace male MEC with female one: Gauteng Premier Makhura now faces the tough task of choosing who to axe amongst Panyaza Lesufi, Bandile Masuku, Jacob Mamabolo, Lebogang Maile and Kgosientso Ramokgopa. ……
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DJP can seal records in Ramaphosa matter but not indefinitely, says lawyer: While President Cyril Ramaphosa awaits a decision on his request to seal certain documents related to a Public Protector report, it’s being suggested that the likely course of action will be that the matter be decided in a formal court application. ……
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