The controversial policy states that all RAF offices must now reject claims for past medical expenses covered by medical aid. Lawyers for a man taking legal action against the Road Accident Fund (RAF) said a revised policy to clamp down on payments for past medical expenses creates a “barrier” to claiming compensation. The controversial policy […]
A video of 37-year-old Bangladeshi businessman, Aktar Pradhan being forced into the back of a car in Mitchells Plain has gone viral online. As concerns about increased kidnapping cases in the country are being raised another incident has been reported in Cape Town. A video of 37-year-old Bangladeshi businessman, Aktar Pradhan being forced into the […]
The Hawks are investigating an incident in which SARS customs officials intercepted crystal meth with a street value of R236 million at the OR Tambo International Airport in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. The palleted cargo, weighing 785 kilograms, was destined for Australia. The Hawks were called for the detection and seizure of the goods. SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter commended […]
Arthur Khoza, Thato Masetla, Junior Modse and Mahlatsi Nkuna aged between 19 and 22 were arrested for the murder. A pretrial date is expected in the murder of queer community activist Sam Mbatha when the four men accused of murder appear before the North West High Court on Monday morning. Arthur Khoza, Thato Masetla, Junior […]
The governing party has suffered several setbacks recently, including a dismal performance at the 2021 local government elections. Independent elections analyst Dawie Scholtz believes the African National Congress (ANC) may still have a shot at winning the 2024 general elections. The governing party has suffered several setbacks recently, including a dismal performance at the 2021 […]
A masseuse has accused Godongwana of fondling her while she was giving him a massage earlier this month. Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema said Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana was not fit for the position as the recent sexual assault allegations against him were compounding on his failure to manage the economy. The party […]
Trade unions Cosatu and Saftu are set to picket in the city centre on Wednesday. The demonstrations form part of a nationwide strike demanding that government addresses South Africa’s rising cost of living. Taxi commuters arriving at Cape Town Train station said that they were not joining Wednesday’s national shutdown as they must work. Trade […]
The City of Tshwane has admitted to Eyewitness News that South Africa’s capital is still at the drawing board when it comes to finding alternative energy sources. The City of Tshwane has admitted to Eyewitness News that South Africa’s capital is still at the drawing board when it comes to finding alternative energy sources. A political row has […]
Unions organising the national shutdown have failed to garner the support of the taxi industry. Palesa Moabi As two of the country’s largest trade union federations, Cosatu and Saftu, are expected to embark on a national day of protest over the rising cost of living, some taxi bosses have shunned calls to participate. Demonstrations have […]
Demonstrations have been organised in various cities across the country’s nine provinces. Members of the country’s two largest trade union federations, Cosatu and Saftu, are expected to put their differences aside on Wednesday and take to the streets over the increasing cost of living. Demonstrations have been organised in various cities across the country’s nine […]