Half of SA unhappy with education: survey
A survey has revealed that only half of South Africans are happy with the education system in their area. ||| Only half of South Africans are happy with the education system in their area, according to...
View ArticleNPA's KZN boss axing 'part of policy'
KZN's acting head of prosecutions was not replaced because of his persistence in prosecuting two politicians. ||| KwaZulu-Natal's acting head of prosecutions was not replaced because of his persistence...
View ArticleDomestic worker savaged by rottweillers
A Pretoria woman suffered critical injuries when several rottweiler dogs attacked her. ||| Garsfontein, Pretoria - A Pretoria woman suffered critical injuries when several rottweiler dogs attacked her...
View ArticleDlamini Zuma receives hero’s welcome
The ANC Women's League and home affairs staff gave Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma a warm welcome after securing the AU top job. ||| Pretoria - The ANC Women's League and home affairs officials gave Nkosazana...
View ArticleNew lab part of forensic turnaround
A new forensics laboratory in Cape Town is part of the police's turnaround plan to increase convictions through clear-cut evidence, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa said. ||| Cape Town - A new forensics...
View ArticleNo bail for train crash truck driver
The driver of the truck that collided with a coal train in Mpumalanga, killing 25 people, was denied bail. ||| Barberton - The driver of the truck that collided with a coal train in Mpumalanga, killing...
View ArticleSnow-trapped farmers evacuated
More people, including a new-born baby, trapped in the snow on farms in the central Karoo will be evacuated by helicopter. ||| Central Karoo - More people, including a new-born baby, trapped in the...
View ArticleLimpopo rejects calls for MEC’s resignation
The Limpopo education department has rejected calls for MEC Dickson Masemola to quit over the late delivery of textbooks in the province. ||| Lompopo - The Limpopo education department has rejected...
View ArticleCocaine worth R24m seized at harbour
Twenty blocks of cocaine with an estimated street value of R24 million have been seized at Cape Town harbour. ||| Cape Town - Twenty blocks of cocaine with an estimated street value of R24 million have...
View ArticleMurder accused businessman in court
Johannesburg businessman Zunaid Moti appeared in court on charges of armed robbery and conspiracy to commit murder. ||| Brits, North West - Johannesburg businessman Zunaid Moti appeared in the Brits...
View ArticleGautrain apologises for delays
The operators of the Gautrain rapid rail link have apologised for recent delays. ||| Johannesburg - The operators of the Gautrain rapid rail link have apologised for recent delays, the latest which was...
View ArticleMan fined for shark fins
A Chinese fishing master was fined R2500 after being caught with 72 shark fins at the Cape Town International Airport. ||| Cape Town - A Chinese fishing master was fined R2500 after being caught with...
View ArticleDouble murder accused get bail
Three men accused of killing a five-month-old baby and a day mother were granted bail of R1000 each. ||| Delmas - Three men accused of killing a five-month-old baby and a day mother were granted bail...
View ArticleJoburg’s homeless forgotten
The old Moth Hall, a derelict three-storey building in Johannesburg, houses 700-odd destitute people. ||| Johannesburg - They live on the periphery of the city of Johannesburg, just out of reach and...
View ArticleRaped paramedic ‘not the same’
Life is not the same for a female paramedic who was raped while attending to a burnt toddler in March 2010, a judge said. ||| Johannesburg - Life is not the same for a female paramedic who was raped...
View ArticleCop held over bribe
A policeman has been arrested for accepting a bribe from a man he was investigating at a Meyerton taxi rank. ||| Meyerton, Gauteng - A policeman has been arrested for accepting a bribe from a man he...
View ArticleNew drive for more nurses
Africa Health Placements (AHP) and the SA Nursing Council (SANC) have agreed to work together in a new drive to recruite nurses. ||| Johannesburg - Africa Health Placements (AHP) and the SA Nursing...
View ArticleMan hit by truck, dies
A man died when he was hit by a truck while crossing the N1 in Erasmuskloof, Pretoria, on Tuesday. ||| Erasmuskloof, Pretoria - A man died when he was hit by a truck while crossing the N1 in...
View ArticleCosatu asks members to emulate Mandela
Cosatu has urged its members to embrace the ideals that Nelson Mandela fought for in honour of the statesman’s 94th birthday. ||| Johannesburg - The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has...
View ArticleDlamini Zuma sends wishes to Mandela
Newly-elected African Union Commission chairperson Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has wished Nelson Mandela a happy 94th birthday. ||| Johannesburg - Newly-elected African Union Commission chairperson Dr...
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