SA gets bn in investment pledges towards 0bn goal: The SA government hopes to raise more money from companies and governments at an investment summit in Johannesburg on 26 October. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
ANC says state capture probe must extend beyond one family: The ANC says it hopes once the Zondo Commission of Inquiry has completed its work, the focus will shift to corruption at local government level. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
Metrorail train fire costs near R122 million: But this figure will be far higher once the extent of damage two several train carriages in a suspected arson attack at Cape Town station this week has been determined. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
Eskom probes cause of explosion at Lethabo Power Station: The power utility says Wednesday’s explosion followed a power failure. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
Friend of slain Hannah Cornelius expected to continue testimony about their ordeal: A friend who was with Hannah Cornelius the night she was raped and murdered is expected to continue his testimony about the horror that unfolded. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
Thousands of people need toilets, taps and electricity in Khayelitsha: About 100 shack dwellers have marched to the Civic Centre in Cape Town to demand that the City of Cape Town provide basic services in New Monwabisi Park, Khayelitsha. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
Price of red meat expected to skyrocket due to drought: Cape Town – The sheep farming area of Beaufort West is suffering from extreme water shortages, and the government and agricultural experts have warned that the price of red meat is set to soar. The Gamka Dam, the main source of drinking water for the more than 50 000 residents, has been empty since October last year….
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
Last day to have your say on Cape imposing additional taxes: The public has until today to comment on provincial government’s proposed amendments to its constitution, which includes a request to remove the position of the commissioner for environment and the right to decide on taxes for provincial citizens….
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
JP Smith, Bosman face criminal charges: Cape Town – Mayoral committee member for safety and security JP Smith and city council director for safety and security Richard Bosman face charges of theft, malicious damage and illegal eviction. The Social Justice Coalition (SJC) opened the charges against the two at the Cape Town police station yesterday, over what it called illegal evictions in poor black communities. SJC general secretary Axolile Notywala said their decision came after the City of Cape Town failed to respond to a number of attempts to engage regarding the matter. “We wanted an…
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
Motau: Bar attorneys, accountants implicated in VBS fraud from practising: The advocate’s final report was submitted to the reserve bank in which he reveals how more than 50 people and companies stole nearly R2 billion over a three-year period. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
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