An employee at Sol Plaatje municipality has alleged that she had to pay a bribe of R3 000 in order to be absorbed as a permanent worker. Read more: Sol Plaatje Municipality employee alleges R3,000 bribe for permanent job
The Northern Cape Department of Education has launched an investigation into allegations of bullying and assault involving a Grade 4 learner at Lime Acres Primary School. A disciplinary hearing has been held while measures to improve learner safety are being implemented. Read more: Lime Acres Primary learner allegedly bullied and assaulted by classmates as investigation […]
The SABC’s latest debt collection drive has reignited questions about the future of TV licences in South Africa, with many consumers arguing that streaming platforms have made the traditional television funding model increasingly outdated. Read more: Why pay a TV licence in the age of Netflix? SABC debt collection drive reignites debate
Local service providers are seeking payment for services amounting to a combined R19 million after rendering services at Sol Plaatje University. Read more: Local business owners claim they are owed R19 million by Sol Plaatje University
The community is outraged over what they believe is an overly restrictive hair policy which dictates the length and style of pupils. Read more: Exam ban: Parents outraged over ‘discriminatory’ school hair rules
Community organisations say that they will not be deterred from ridding the city of criminal elements and undocumented foreigners despite attempts from authorities to prevent them from conducting compliance inspections at local businesses this week. Read more: Ultimatum issued: Kimberley groups demand foreign nationals leave by June 25
Councillors came under threat of ‘sewage bombs’ and tear gas during a special council meeting that was held on 27 May. Sol Plaatje Municipality is seeking an urgent interdict against striking workers that has led to service delivery backlogs. . Read more: Sol Plaatje meeting descends into chaos amid strike, tear gas claims and sewage […]
The five ANC ward councillors who were expelled by the ANC have lodged appeals. Their wards will remain vacant until the local government elections as the cut-off date for by-elections has passed. Read more: Expelled ANC councillors vow independent run as wards left without representation
As the world marks World Hunger Day, Thomas Chisveto, the Northern Cape area financial director for Meals on Wheels Community Services South Africa, is calling on communities, government and citizens to work together to tackle food insecurity across the Northern Cape. Read more: World Hunger Day: Call for action as Northern Cape communities battle food […]