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'Guide those who lead to bring justice'- Prayer on Marikana Massacre anniversary
The moment that 34 miners were shot dead was marked in Marikana on Tuesday, as the 2012 massacre was commemorated. Bishop Paul Verryn addressed the crowd and said: “We pray for our nation, for the healing of this nation and we pray that you will guide those who lead to bring justice, to bring economic renewal, to bring hope to the hopeless, food to the hungry and life to those who are dead”.
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Govt bans transport of cattle: 'should have acted sooner to curb FMD spread'
Bruce Whitfield interviews auctioneer Jaco Reid, agricultural economist Wandile Sihlobo and ex-Agriculture DG Mike Mlengana.
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Amcu leaders arrive in Marikana
The 10 year anniversary of the massacre is being marked today. Led by president Joseph Mathunjwa, the union’s programme included messages from survivors of the massacre, and messages from the families of slain workers.
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Health dept calls on South Africans to become organ donors
The department’s Foster Mohale said the lack of organ donors has nothing to do with cultural or religious beliefs.
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Eskom announces Stage 2 load shedding from 4 pm until midnight
Eskom issued a warning on Monday saying the strain on the system would force it to implement loadshedding at short notice.
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WC Human Settlements Dept refutes claims of hijacked houses in Gugulethu
Residents from an informal settlement in the township told Eyewitness News on Tuesday that a housing project that was intended for them has now been hijacked.
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VBS loses court bid to reclaim R102m from Usaasa
Last year, VBS liquidator Anoosh Rooplal took Usaasa to court in a bid to recover a R102 million loan online marketing company Leratadima had taken out to supply the parastatal Usaasa with digital terrestrial set-top boxes as part of government's Digital Migration Project.
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Parly Inquiry declines Mkhwebane's request to summons Ramaphosa to appear
After considering a legal opinion on Tuesday, most parties on the committee agreed that the Public Protector’s request lacked relevance.
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Slow start as hundreds gather for commemoration ceremony of Marikana Massacre
The organising union, Amcu, was hoping to amass over 25,000 people to observe the commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Marikana Massacre but at the moment, the crowd is far from that target.
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Section of Klipspruit Valley Road shut for 3-month repair job
Klipspruit Valley Road, which is also a main BRT route, is now closed until 14 November.
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WC housing dept says gangs are hindering building projects
MEC Tertius Simmers said extortion rackets are intimidating and attacking contractors on some of its building sites.
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CT metro police officer and civilian shot in Hanover Park
The incident occurred in Downwood Road this morning, and police said the motive is not known.
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CoCT's Vos pleased with scale of local tourism sector's recovery
The City of Cape Town said that this was good news for people working in the hospitality industry including the hotel, airline, restaurant and cruise ship sector.
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Festive air prevails ahead of Marikana Massacre commemoration
Marikana has come alive with those gathered seemingly in a jovial mood as they harmonise struggle songs. Those with entrepreneurial zeal have set up stalls trading items including snacks, chicken feet, cold drinks and even alcohol.
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Hawks arrest woman believed to be running illicit snuff operation
The operation started in Midrand and ultimately took them to Drieziek extension 9 in Orange Farm.
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Trial against EC pastor accused of human trafficking begins
A police investigation revealed that Hlumelo Dywili allegedly used his Facebook account to lure victims - under false pretenses - apparently promising them employment at his church.
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Community gathers to mark tenth anniversary of Marikana Massacre
Community leaders, unions, mineworkers and some politicians are expected to be among attendees of what has been described as an event of global importance.
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Zuma's parole appeal raises questions as SCA reserves judgement: Analyst
The Supreme Court of Appeal has reserved judgment in the former president's appeal to overturn the decision that found his release on parole unlawful.
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Action Society condemns rise in child killings in CT
Spokesperson Ian Cameron has called on the South African Police Service (SAPS) to urgently intervene and deploy more officials to investigate and arrest the suspects.
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Senior police official to probe Fish Hoek police assault incident
The exact circumstances surrounding the assault are unclear at this stage, but in the clip, a police officer can be seen pinning Joel Gaffley to the ground while another continuously hits him with a baton.
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Drugs exacerbating gang violence in the Western Cape - SAHRC
SAHRC Commissioner Chris Nissen believes that the recent drug bust of 662 kilogrammes of cocaine could be linked to gangs.
