A judge has commended the bravery of Johann Ferreira, the CEO of Intercape. Photo: Ashraf Hendricks Last week we reported that the Eastern Cape High Court ordered Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula to protect Intercape, a long-distance bus company. On Friday Judge John Smith gave reasons for his order. In it he cites the bravery of Johann Ferreira, CEO of Intercape. Smith … [Read more...] about “Brave” bus company boss “resisted” Mbalula and taxis
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COSATU members march for workers’ rights
More than 100 members affiliated to the Congress of SA Trade Unions marched through the streets of Cape Town on Friday to commemorate the International Day for Decent Work. They are demanding that government and employers respect basic labour law and enforce decent working conditions. Photo: Marecia Damons COSATU and affiliated unions marched in Cape Town and Johannesburg on … [Read more...] about COSATU members march for workers’ rights
Maternity wards at Dora Nginza Hospital “chaotic” as nurses down tools
Services at the Dora Nginza Hospital in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape have been under strain as the nurse’s strike entered its second day on Friday. Photo: Joseph Chirume Nurses at the Dora Nginza Hospital in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape downed tools for a second day on Friday. The striking nurses are demanding that management provide more beds and staff to the maternity wards, among other … [Read more...] about Maternity wards at Dora Nginza Hospital “chaotic” as nurses down tools
Minister Mchunu apologises for missed deadlines on water project
Residents from over 50 villages across Giyani in Limpopo gathered at the community hall where they were addressed by Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu. Photo: Bernard Chiguvare The Giyani water project was meant to be completed in 2017 but has been plagued by controversy and failure. This despite an estimated R4-billion in public funds spent on it. The deadline was … [Read more...] about Minister Mchunu apologises for missed deadlines on water project
Police Minister ordered to pay father R240,000 for unlawful arrest during lockdown
The High Court in Mthatha has ordered the Minister of Police to pay an Eastern Cape father a total of R240,000 in damages. The man was arrested, assaulted and detained by police for 40 hours for breaking lockdown rules in April 2020 while driving his sick son to a doctor. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks An Eastern Cape father has been awarded damages of R240,000. The man was … [Read more...] about Police Minister ordered to pay father R240,000 for unlawful arrest during lockdown
