Study: Lockdown was Harder on Small Scale Food Industry
Covid-19 regulations affected different parts of the food systems unevenly. This is the conclusion of new research that focused on
3 November 2021
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Continued fuel hikes will financially cripple households
Amid elections and promises made to make life more affordable for residents, motorists have been slapped with yet another hefty
3 November 2021
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Minority Rule Could be Good and Bad
Minority governments are becoming more pronounced at a municipal level in South Africa. This as a growing number of citizens
3 November 2021
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R2m Drugs Found in Truck Destined for Cape Town
Western Cape authorities are cracking down on drug trafficking in the province. In the latest, more than R2 million worth
3 November 2021
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Free and Fair Elections Come at a Cost
The budget cuts that the IEC had to enforce have played a significant role in the facilitation of this year’s
2 November 2021
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Only 12.2 Million People Voted In The Municipal Elections
Just over 12.2 million people voted in the local government elections. This figure is unprecedentedly low, considering the 26.12 million
2 November 2021
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4 People Killed & 2 SAPS Members Injured In Crash
Four people have been killed in an accident involving a police vehicle in Hermanus yesterday morning. The crash occurred on
31 October 2021
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Heathfield High Principal Dismissal Highlights WCED Double-Standards
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has dismissed Heathfield High School principal Wesley Neumann. On Wednesday, Neumann posted the Final
30 October 2021
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Municipal Fund Mismanagement Costing Service Delivery
Among the many problems facing municipalities, their finances and financial management have drastically affected service delivery. Today’s edition of the
30 October 2021
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Women More Likely to Vote in Elections
Women have a stronger commitment and intention to vote than men. This is according to a University of Johannesburg study
30 October 2021
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What do Voters Really Want?
In the last few weeks, contesting political parties have tirelessly campaigned, promising to provide improved basic services, affordable housing and
30 October 2021
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VIDEO Coalface of Delivery: Safety & Security
As South Africans prepare for municipal elections, communities continue to be plagued by a range a of issues. This series
30 October 2021
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SA Cricket Solidarity for BLM Takes a Knock
It remains to be seen whether South African wicket keeper Quinton de Kock will remain part of the T20 World
30 October 2021
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The MyCandidate App: Know Who Wants Your Vote
To find out who’s contesting in your ward has just been made easier. A collaboration between OpenUp and Open Cities
30 October 2021
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Voter Distrust Could Influence Turn out
The Democratic Alliance’s rhetoric about votes for smaller parties has been criticised for flying in the face of the country’s
29 October 2021
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Peoples’ Parliament – Lotus River
Recorded on-site from the streets of Lotus River, which have had a long battle for basic services. Among them properties
29 October 2021
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VIDEO Coalface of Delivery: Service Delivery
As South Africans prepare for municipal elections, communities continue to be plagued by a range a of issues. This series
29 October 2021
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29 October 2021
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Puff Adder Snake Confiscated In Pinati Estate, CT
A puff adder snake has been confiscated from a premises in Manlyn Walk, Pinati Estate. City Law Enforcement officers were
28 October 2021
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India’s Supreme Court Ordered To Probe State’s Use Of Israeli Spyware
India’s Supreme Court has ordered an independent investigation into the government’s alleged use of the Israeli spyware Pegasus on journalists,
28 October 2021
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