Sick teen’s biggest wish: I want to meet the president: A 17-year-old girl who has a life-threatening illness has one wish: to meet President Cyril Ramaphosa. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
Tshwane bus services suspended following strike chaos: The bus strike that caused chaos on the streets of Tshwane has been expected to continue; however, bus services have been suspended entirely. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
Despite heavy rains, CoCT says it’s too soon to relax Level 3 restrictions: Cape Town – With more rain on the way, things are looking up for the city and province’s dam levels, but the City said it still too early to lower the current Level 3 water restrictions. Cape Town’s dams are on average 72% full after some heavy downpours over the last seven days. The latest average dam levels across the province is 56.6% (2018: 50.5%), according to the Western Cape government dam statistics. Forecaster from Cape Town Weather Office Matshidiso…
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
Calls mount to scrap law allowing 15-year-old girls to get married: Durban – A call has been made for the country to scrap legislation that stipulates that girls aged 15 can enter into marriage. The same legislation, which is the Marriage Act, placed the age in which boys can marry at 18. According to this incumbent law, girls aged 15 can enter into marriage with permission of the Home Affairs minister. Another piece of legislation allowing children aged 18 and under to enter into marriages is the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act…
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
ANC distances itself from youth league’s military training plans at camp: The ANCYL in the greater Johannesburg region confirmed to Eyewitness News on Monday that it’s planning a spring camp in August where training in gun control, military and guerrilla tactics would form part of the activities. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
Mkhwebane disappointed with court ruling over Gordhan remedial action: The Pretoria High Court granted an interdict against the enforcement of the Public Protector’s remedial action against Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan in the report related to the South African Revenue Service (Sars)’s investigation unit. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
IoDSA: Mabuza’s dual Eskom role could dilute accountability: Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan announced on Monday that Jabu Mabuza would play a dual role for three months while Eskom looks for a permanent CEO. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
CARTOON: The Hits Keep Coming: By Dr Jack. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
Suspect accused of Ukrainian hiker’s murder set for bail hearing in August: Sinaye Mposelwa appeared in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court on Monday following his arrest over the weekend. He’s facing charges of murder and robbery with aggravating circumstances. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
ANC expected to outline Hanekom’s fate following NEC meeting: The party’s senior leaders have been meeting behind closed doors since Friday, discussing among other issues Hanekom’s admission that he met with opposition parties to discuss removing former President Jacob Zuma from office through a planned motion of no confidence last year. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
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