NUMSA’s controversial congress in July was the subject of an interdict application. Illustration: Lisa Nelson NUMSA did not breach an interdict by holding its national congress in July, the Labour Court has ruled. Former NUMSA deputy president Ruth Ntlokotse wanted General Secretary Irvin Jim and President Andrew Chirwa to be held in contempt of court for going ahead with the … [Read more...] about NUMSA did not breach interdict by holding national congress, court rules
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Iqbal Survé’s newspapers take the side of the Lottery crooks
Journalists protest outside the Cape Times offices in 2013. Archive photo: Gareth Dawson Iqbal Survé’s newspaper group has taken a curious interest in the story of corruption at the National Lotteries Commission - and it appears to be taking the side of the crooks. For four years GroundUp has reported on Lottery corruption and mismanagement. Independent Media has been largely … [Read more...] about Iqbal Survé’s newspapers take the side of the Lottery crooks
Teenager electrocuted in Gqeberha river
This is the spot along the Chatty River where 17-year-old Erris Jonkers was electrocuted near his home in Gqeberha on Saturday. This was the second death by electrocution along this river this month. Photos: Mkhuseli Sizani About 200 Kliprand residents protested in Gqeberha, demanding their shack electrification project be completed. This follows the electrocution of a … [Read more...] about Teenager electrocuted in Gqeberha river
PRASA whistleblower speaks out
Burnt out train at the Paarden Eilend Depot in Cape Town. Corruption at PRASA has almost destroyed commuter rail in the city. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks Martha Ngoye is a whistleblower for the vast corruption at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA). She is PRASA’s group executive for legal, currently suspended pending the outcome of a disciplinary hearing. Her … [Read more...] about PRASA whistleblower speaks out
Iconic women’s housing project of the 1990s, today awash in sewage
A resident walks on stepping stones in Victoria Mxenge, Philippi, where sewer drains keep overflowing. This has been ongoing for three years. Photo: Tariro Washinyira Residents of Victoria Mxenge Housing Development say they have been living with overflowing sewers for three years. They have protested and complained numerous times and have now gone to the City of Cape Town … [Read more...] about Iconic women’s housing project of the 1990s, today awash in sewage
