Some families have lost hope that the bodies of relatives swept away in the April floods in Durban will ever be found. Archive photo: Nomonde Zondi Months after floods devastated KwaZulu-Natal, some families have lost hope that the bodies of their relatives will ever be found. The Mdlalose family in Durban lost ten members during the floods which devastated the province in … [Read more...] about Bodies are still missing after Durban’s devastating April floods
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City of Joburg demolished Mama Fifi’s urban farm, but she’s determined to start again
[embedded content] WATCH: Refiloe Molefe has vowed to build a new urban farm after the City of Johannesburg bulldozed the site she built in Bertrams. Video: Adel Van Niekerk Refiloe Molefe, 63, ran an acclaimed urban farm in Bertrams, Johannesburg, for 16 years, providing food and training to thousands of people. The two-acre plot of land was owned by the City of … [Read more...] about City of Joburg demolished Mama Fifi’s urban farm, but she’s determined to start again
NUMSA: It’s Ruth Ntlokotse versus Irvin Jim in court
The Johannesburg Labour Court will today hear an application by the National Union of Metalworkers (NUMSA) unionist Ruth Ntlokotse that its general secretary, Irvin Jim, should be found in contempt of court. Graphic: Lisa Nelson The status of office bearers, including general secretary Irvin Jim, of the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (NUMSA) will be decided by the … [Read more...] about NUMSA: It’s Ruth Ntlokotse versus Irvin Jim in court
Lottery boss suspended for the third time for suspected corruption
National Lotteries Commission chief operating officer Phillemon Letwaba has been suspended for a third time. He faces charges of corruption and contraventions of the law. Photo copied for fair use from NLC website. Embattled National Lotteries Commission chief operations officer Phillemon Letwaba has been suspended for the third time and will now face another disciplinary … [Read more...] about Lottery boss suspended for the third time for suspected corruption
IPID probes Ekurhuleni cops after four people died during protests
Ekurhuleni Mayor Tania Campbell addressed the community at the Mehlareng Stadium in Teanong, Tembisa, on Friday and promised to improve services. Photo: Chris Gilili IPID is investigating Ekurhuleni’s metro cops after four people died during protests in Tembisa. For three days residents brought the East Rand township to a standstill over high electricity bills, … [Read more...] about IPID probes Ekurhuleni cops after four people died during protests
