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Senzo Meyiwa murder: How the 5 accused ended up in the dock
WEBJun 20, 2022 · Senzo Meyiwa murder: Meet the 5 men on trial, and the lawyer who demands to know why Kelly Khumalo isn’t there too. Five men – Mthobisi Mncube, Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya, Bongani Ntanzi ...
Inequality is fuelling racism in South Africa, says Human Rights …
WEBJun 22, 2021 · 6 min. On Tuesday, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) held its second national conference on racism, titled “Towards social cohesion, non-racialism and the eradication of racial ...
Recycling in South Africa, how are we doing? A very practical …
WEBJul 20, 2019 · Of the 42 million tonnes of general waste generated in South Africa in 2017, it is estimated that only 11% (4.9 million tonnes) was recycled. This is not taking into account the 38 million tonnes ...
Beyond reasonable doubt: VBS scandal exposed Julius Malema …
WEBThe first proved that Floyd Shivambu – beyond a reasonable doubt – received at least R1.84-million in VBS loot which was washed through Sgameka Projects and Grand Azania using 23 payments ...
South African unemployment rate hits record 35.3% in Q4 2021
WEBMar 29, 2022 · Unemployed builders and painters wait at a Cape Town roadside for work. (Photo: EPA / Nic Bothma) South Africa’s unemployment rate has maintained its dismal ascent, climbing to 35.3% in the ...
Waste is one of Joburg’s biggest environmental challenges, says ...
WEBJul 6, 2022 · As the City of Johannesburg tries to cope with rapid urbanisation and development, one of the biggest threats this poses to the city’s environment is waste, Councillor Michael Sun, MMC for ...
Undocumented migrants – The myths, realities, and what we know …
WEBMar 23, 2022 · 3. Statelessness of children born in South Africa to non-nationals causes serious problems. Migration has both stock and flow dimensions. In addition to the challenges of flows, there are also ...
Abortions 101 — all you need to know if you plan to terminate
WEBMay 11, 2022 · Abortions 101 — the pills, tools and terms to know if you plan to terminate. At private facilities, medical abortions cost about R2,000 while surgical abortions can cost between R2,000 and R6 ...
KZN floods: Understand the scale, science and impact of the disaster
WEBApr 13, 2022 · Images of Hell: The death and destruction in the aftermath of the KZN floods. Photos show the scale and impact of the recent flooding in and around Durban. A washed up van close to Umlazi, KwaZulu ...