Reduced load shedding in winter: Due to the current lockdown, citizens can expect a three-day blackout during the winter, a sizeable decrease from the envisaged 31 days of stage 1 load shedding. : SAnews – South African News Gabisile Interfaith leaders consulted on preparation for level 3: As government prepares for the ease of the lockdown to alert level 3, … [Read more...] about Reduced load shedding in winter
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Cape Town Lens: Image from page 424 of “Redskin and cow-boy; a tale of the western plains” (1891)
A Cape Town University of the Western Cape tagged image from photographer – Internet Archive Book Images as published on Flickr. Image from page 424 of “Redskin and cow-boy; a tale of the western plains” (1891)Image by Internet Archive Book Images Identifier: redskincowboytalhentTitle: Redskin and cow-boy; a tale of the western plainsYear: 1891 (1890s)Authors: Henty, G. A. … [Read more...] about Cape Town Lens: Image from page 424 of “Redskin and cow-boy; a tale of the western plains” (1891)
Any attempt to block food provision deemed a human rights violation
The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez welcomes the statement on ENCA by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) that any attempt by government to block food provision for those in dire need, is a human rights violation. Minister Fernandez said: “I wish to re-iterate that the draft directions in its current form will have major negative … [Read more...] about Any attempt to block food provision deemed a human rights violation
Young police officer praised for exemplary contribution to Kraaifontein community
The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, wishes to commend Constable Kwayo Louw (23) on his exemplary contribution to the community he lives in by delivering food parcels, out of his own pocket, to five families in need in Kraaifontein. The young officer who is based at Pinelands SAPS reached out to fellow community members in need in Kraaifontein on the Kraailove … [Read more...] about Young police officer praised for exemplary contribution to Kraaifontein community
SASSA fails the poor by over R1bn
The Democratic Alliance in the Western Cape notes the continued failing of the South African Social Support Agency’s (SASSA) as indicated by their irregular expenditure of over R1bn. In a recent briefing, the agency provided an outline of its abysmal financial standing and utterly poor management of human resources. Gillion Bosman MPP said: “SASSA is the primary public agent … [Read more...] about SASSA fails the poor by over R1bn
