Tshikota residents outside the Louis Trichardt Magistrates Court demanding that cases against two alleged violent criminals be reinstated. Photo: Bernard Chiguvare Hundreds of Tshikota township residents marched to the Louis Trichardt Magistrates Court in Limpopo on Thursday. The community was shocked and angered when they discovered that cases against Sifuralo Mathatha and … [Read more...] about Cases against men “terrorising” Limpopo community dropped
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Teachers and learners at this school use a field as a toilet
Pigs roam around Imvisiswano Primary School in Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape. Photos: Mkhuseli Sizani Roughly 570 learners and 15 teachers have no proper toilet facilities at Imvisiswano Primary School in Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape. “About four years ago the department appointed a contractor to come and build 16 new flush toilets,” said Alfred Myburgh, chairperson of the school … [Read more...] about Teachers and learners at this school use a field as a toilet
Employee who took leave in line with Zulu tradition didn’t cheat, says court
Durban Labour Court Judge Benita Whitcher ruled that Toyota had not explained its compassionate leave policy adequately to employees. Illustration: Lisa Nel A Zulu employee at Durban’s Toyota Plant has been reinstated after he was fired on the grounds that he had abused compassionate leave. The Labour Court upheld a ruling by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and … [Read more...] about Employee who took leave in line with Zulu tradition didn’t cheat, says court
Young people stage fundraiser for immigrants
Young immigrants from various African countries arrive at a fundraiser in Parow on Friday night. Photo: Tariro Washinyira On Friday night about 150 young people dressed in traditional clothing danced together and sampled foods from Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique and Nigeria at the Parow Civic Centre. The occasion was a fundraiser for immigrant youths struggling financially. The … [Read more...] about Young people stage fundraiser for immigrants
COSATU to strike over lack of action against crime
Union leaders announced a strike on 4 August. From left, Michael Helu (Agricultural Food and Allied Democratic Workers Union provincial secretary), Motlatsi Tsubane (COSATU provincial chair), Malvern De Bruyn (COSATU provincial secretary), Ernest Theron (South African Communist Party provincial treasurer), Vicky Sampson (Trade Union for Musicians of South Africa president), and … [Read more...] about COSATU to strike over lack of action against crime




