On Monday, the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) said it expects to inject close to R2 billion into the Eastern Cape.
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Malema: ‘Comrades, make children. Don’t be lazy. We will double grants’: EFF leader Julius Malema, no stranger to making controversial speeches ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-03-22-malema-comrades-make-children-dont-be-lazy-we-will-double-grants/
Quick Glance: Malema: Doubling Social Grants and Support for Disabled Individuals
- Julius Malema encourages having children and promises to double social grants during a manifesto launch event in East London.
- The party's plan includes increasing grants for older people from R2,090 to R4,180, grants for people with disabilities from R2,090 to R4,180, and grants for children from R510 to R1,020.
- Malema believes doubling social grants would help reduce poverty and emphasizes that his call for childbearing is directed at adults, not children.
- The EFF leader promises that under his government, people with disabilities will receive state-built houses within a year and calls for better support for this population.
This Norwegian Cruise sailing takes you on a bucket list adventure: What it's like aboard
usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2024/03/24/african-safari-cruise-norwegian-line/72931620007/
BHEKISISA OP-ED | Why is TB called the ‘disease of paper’ in Eastern Cape villages?
timeslive.co.za/ideas/2024-03-27-bhekisisa-op-ed-why-is-tb-called-the-disease-of-paper-in-eastern-cape-villages/
Quick Glance: Crucial Investments for Global Eradication of TB
- Experts emphasize the need for increased investment in tuberculosis screening and preventive treatment to ensure the global eradication of the disease.
- Implementing TB screening and preventive treatment can significantly reduce TB incidence and mortality.
- Experts highlight that early detection of TB through screening and preventive treatment improves chances of cure and curbs the spread of the disease.
Benz buddies cruise from Soweto to Luanda in classic Mercs: The Cape2Cairo crew leaves from Soweto's Vilikazi Street on Wednesday on a journey to Angola ...
timeslive.co.za/motoring/features/2024-03-27-benz-buddies-cruise-from-soweto-to-luanda-in-classic-mercs/
Liema exits #BBMzansi competition with R250k: Liema has been evicted from the "Big Brother Mzansi' competition.
timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2024-03-19-liema-exits-bbmzansi-competition-with-r250k/
Quick Glance: Liema's Departure from #BBMzansi with R250k
- Liyema, also known as 'Liema', exits the 'Big Brother Mzansi' competition.
- Following Liyema 'Liema' Pantsi's eviction on Monday evening, there are eight residents left in the S'ya Mosha house, two weeks before the Big Brother Mzansi finale.
- The 22-year-old student and bartender from Qonce had a decision to make: accept R250,000 and exit the game or decline the offer and continue vying for the R2 million prize money.
- Upon choosing the payout, Liema was instructed to leave the Big Brother house. A statement shared on her social media expressed the sadness of her supporters who hoped to remain enthralled by her on the show.
Rajasthan's Sandeep, Lucknow's Pooran back two-bouncer rule in IPL: Rajasthan Royals paceman Sandeep Sharma welcomed a rule change in the Indian Premier League ...
reuters.com/sports/cricket/rajasthans-sandeep-lucknows-pooran-back-two-bouncer-rule-ipl-2024-03-25/
Scientists in breakthrough that could uncover hidden planets: They say it could also improve understanding of how the universe naturally expands.
news.stv.tv/world/scientists-in-breakthrough-that-could-uncover-hidden-planets
Mercedes-Benz reveals prices of new E-Class arriving soon in Mzansi: The swoopy new CLE two-door coupe is also to be launched in May.
timeslive.co.za/motoring/news/2024-03-28-mercedes-benz-reveals-prices-of-new-e-class-arriving-soon-in-mzansi/
Glam rocker behind Cockney Rebel’s Make Me Smile: Despite being neither Cockney nor much of a rebel, Steve Harley lit up the charts with a string of ’70s ...
theage.com.au/national/glam-rocker-behind-cockney-rebel-s-make-me-smile-20240320-p5fdwb.html
Quick Glance: Steve Harley Passes Away at 73 from Cancer, Cockney Rebel Legend
- Singer Steve Harley, the frontman of the iconic glam rock band Cockney Rebel, has sadly passed away at the age of 73 after a short battle with cancer.
- The band rose to fame in the 1970s with their distinctive glam rock sounds, as Harley played a key role in founding the group alongside other original members.
- Apart from his contributions to the iconic London band, Harley also had a presence at BBC Radio 2, hosting 'Sounds of the 70s' from 1999 to 2008.
- Described as 'larger than life' by his fans, they took to social media to express their condolences for the legendary musician.
Mom comes home to find son, 5, and neighbour dead: The boys were left in the care of one of the victim’s older sister when the tragedy occurred, police said.
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/mom-comes-home-to-find-son-5-and-neighbour-dead-c4fb023c-b5c1-4d49-8523-17337389f12f
120 years of excellence – Rhodes University is celebrating in style: To celebrate 120 years of excellence, Rhodes University is honouring its rich academic ...
partners.24.com/ru120/120-years-of-excellence-rhodes-university-is-celebrating-in-style/
Rare find of 150 classic cars to be auctioned in Mzansi: The late Louis Coetzer’s trove, recently discovered in a barn in Barkly East, will be auctioned by ...
businesslive.co.za/bd/life/motoring/2024-03-21-rare-barn-find-of-150-classic-cars-to-be-auctioned-in-sa/
Eastern Cape police arrest two suspects linked to Stutterheim farm attack: Eastern Cape police have arrested two men following an armed robbery on a farm in ...
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/eastern-cape-police-arrest-two-suspects-linked-to-stutterheim-farm-attack-d2f72a44-61f5-41c1-87a7-61603efe65d7
EC Health Department scrambles to set up new emergency numbers after not paying the phone bill
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-25-ec-health-department-scrambles-to-set-up-new-emergency-numbers-after-not-paying-the-phone-bill/
Shared gumboots, paint buckets and a long walk — how Eastern Cape women collect water
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-19-shared-gumboots-paint-buckets-and-a-long-walk-how-eastern-cape-women-collect-water/
Structure brings improved performances for Warriors: Kruger: Warriors all-rounder Patrick Kruger believes the structure he has brought to his training is paying ...
heraldlive.co.za/sport/cricket/2024-03-18-structure-brings-improved-performances-kruger/
‘Neighbourhood restaurants’ – really? These Instagrammable impostors are nothing of the sort
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/mar/28/neighbourhood-restaurants-instagram-community-marketing
This week — Health MEC faces inquiry after xenophobic statements and remembering Ahmed Kathrada
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-25-this-week-health-mec-faces-inquiry-after-xenophobic-statements-and-remembering-ahmed-kathrada/
Toddler born in Senegal prison repatriated to SA to live with Eastern Cape family
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/eastern-cape/toddler-born-in-senegal-prison-repatriated-to-sa-to-live-with-eastern-cape-family-e7f69e1e-2a24-4f4a-bde6-f342c53a9bcc
Three ‘hired killers’ die in gunbattle with police in the Eastern Cape: Three ‘hired killers’ were shot dead in a gunbattle with police, while the other suspects ...
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/three-hired-killers-die-in-gunbattle-with-police-in-the-eastern-cape-b58314a6-be5b-488f-a673-e352f0df0d64
Woman kidnapped while exiting her driveway in Eastern Cape: Eastern Cape police have confirmed the kidnapping of 34-year-old Sonam Gajjar ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-13-woman-kidnapped-while-exiting-her-driveway-in-eastern-cape/
Man of the province and ‘absolute distinction’ — EC’s longest-serving member bows out
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-11-man-of-the-province-and-absolute-distinction-ecs-longest-serving-member-bows-out/
Nelson Mandela Bay metro closes Blue Flag beaches after mistaking ash for oil: The Nelson Mandela Bay metro reopened its Blue Flag beaches on Sunday morning ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-10-n-mandela-bay-shuts-blue-flag-beaches-after-mistaking-ash-for-oil/
Girl raped in Eastern Cape school ‘house of horrors’ to receive R5m in damages: The girl was raped during a ‘house of horrors’ fundraiser where teachers had left ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-10-girl-raped-at-e-cape-school-to-receive-r5m-in-damages/
London KFC fined £25,000 after rat infestation discovered: Health inspectors found a large rat hole, droppings and gnawed bags of flour at the store ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/27/london-kfc-fined-25-000-rat-infestation-discovered-20537780/
East London metro unlawfully blocked ratepayer’s prepaid electricity supply — judge
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-25-east-london-metro-unlawfully-blocked-ratepayers-prepaid-electricity-supply-judge/
Hackney House fire potentially antisemitic attack according to Met Police: A man in his 60s was arrested near the scene in Hackney after he made threatening and ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/21/hackney-house-fire-potentially-antisemitic-attack-according-met-police-20505308/
SA’s superstar surfer makes waves in Jeffreys Bay property row: Beach home of Jordy Smith perched on unstable dune.
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/2024-03-17-sas-superstar-surfer-makes-waves-in-jeffreys-bay-property-row/
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TV tonight: what happened when a Black broadcaster visited a ‘whites-only’ town in South Africa?
theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/mar/18/tv-tonight-what-happened-when-a-black-broadcaster-visited-a-whites-only-town-in-south-africa
Black bankers lose UK race discrimination claim against Barclays: Two of the bankers succeeded with a claim that Barclays had failed to make reasonable ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/business/2024/03/14/black-bankers-lose-uk-race-discrimination-claim-against-barclays/
Quick Glance: Black Bankers Lose Race Discrimination Claim Against Barclays
- Three Black bankers sued Barclays for a total of 52.8 million pounds in London, but largely lost their case.
- The East London Employment Tribunal dismissed almost all claims brought by Louis Samnick, Christian Abanda Bella, and Henry-Serge Moune Nkeng.
- Barclays was praised for its commitment to building a diverse and equitable culture where everyone has access to development opportunities in their career.
- A remedy hearing will be called if the parties cannot agree on compensation for the failure to make reasonable adjustments for disabilities.
East London’s ‘Special One’ boxing giant Sive Nontshinga recalls tough road to glory
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-10-sive-nontshinga-recalls-tough-road-to-boxing-glory/
Superformance LLC. : The weekend has arrived, and the open road is beckoning. Whether you're going on a cruise, attending a car show or taking the scenic route home ... Show more
Why are so many people eager to fall on their spears for Jacob Zuma?: I understand the anger of the millions of poor South Africans whose lives have only ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-08-why-are-so-many-people-eager-to-fall-on-their-spears-for-jacob-zuma/
Eagle-friendly wind farm spreads its wings: A huge green energy project is about to start construction in the Eastern Cape, after checking for martial eagle ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/2024-03-03-eagle-friendly-wind-farm-spreads-its-wings/
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An abandoned guinea pig found in a London tube station has been nicknamed 'DiscoPig', as the RSPCA appeals for owners not to dump their pets.
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Toyota stolen 14 years ago in Eastern Cape found by police in Mpumalanga: Mpumalanga police have recovered a Toyota Corolla sedan reported stolen 14 years ago in ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-02-25-toyota-stolen-14-years-ago-in-eastern-cape-found-by-police-in-mpumalanga/
Electricity generation is showing signs of ‘improvement’, says Ramokgopa: Electricity minister Kgosientso Ramokgopa has set his eyes on the expansion of 14 ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-26-electricity-generation-is-showing-signs-of-improvement-says-ramokgopa/
Mpengesi plans women’s team for Chippa United in Buffalo City: Chippa United is working flat-out on the first professional women’s team for the Eastern Cape ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/sport/2024-02-25-mpengesi-plans-womens-team-for-chippa-united-in-buffalo-city/
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Mum woke up to find husband dead just one day after her nan's funeral: Sophie Hugill, from Bromley, South East London, says her life changed 'all within ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/mum-falls-asleep-kids-bed-32224815
Shamima Begum: East London schoolgirl loses appeal against removal of UK citizenship
news.sky.com/story/shamima-begum-east-london-schoolgirl-loses-appeal-against-removal-of-uk-citizenship-13078300
Exclusive: Shell's US solar unit launches asset sale, sources say: Shell's U.S. solar business Savion has put around a quarter of its assets up for sale ...
reuters.com/business/energy/shells-us-solar-unit-launches-asset-sale-sources-say-2024-02-29/
‘Misty conditions’ and a ‘burning tyre’ take out power in Nelson Mandela Bay: The Eastern Cape’s largest metro suffered extensive power outages on Monday after ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-04-misty-conditions-and-a-burning-tyre-take-out-power-in-nelson-mandela-bay/
Cousins kidnapped in North West: Search launched: Two cousins were intercepted on their way to school on Wednesday and forced into their abductors' getaway ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-06-cousins-kidnapped-in-north-west-search-launched/
Lundi Mbane seams like new as South Africa win Over-40 Cricket World Cup: Mdantsane paceman was SA’s most prolific bowler in the competition
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/sport/2024-03-05-lundi-mbane-seams-like-new-as-south-africa-win-over-40-cricket-world-cup/
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Livestock carrier docked in Cape Town causes big stink and animal welfare beef: A livestock carrier ship carrying around 19,000 cattle has spread a terrible ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-19-livestock-carrier-docked-in-cape-town-causes-big-stink-and-animal-welfare-beef/
Jane Goodall: ‘I had to give up what I love best’ at Gombe to inspire biodiversity conservation
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-25-jane-goodall-i-had-to-give-up-what-i-love-best-to-try-to-save-it/
South African speed climber sets sights on scaling Olympic heights: Aniya Holder from Gqeberha is the only sportswoman who will be representing Africa in speed ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-25-sa-speed-climber-has-sights-set-on-scaling-olympic-heights/
Accountant who stole millions from brothers gets 22 years in jail: The Gqeberha specialised commercial crimes court on Thursday sentenced a chartered accountant ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-07-accountant-who-stole-millions-from-brothers-gets-22-years-in-jail/
Nelson Mandela Bay executive mayor Gary van Niekerk is yet to announce a plan to stop the metro from losing more than half a billion rand in conditional grants ... Show more
'Kind community activist' Nomsa Ngcukayitobi dies, aged 79: Nomsa Nonkanyiso Thelma Ngcukayitobi, mother of well-known advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi and ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-02-29-kind-community-activist-nomsa-ngcukayitobi-dies-aged-79/
South Africa Seeks to Build Hydropower Plants in Eastern Cape: South Africa’s Department of Water and Sanitation said its seeking applications for private ...
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EPWP a poverty alleviation success story: Cabinet: The cabinet hailed the expanded public works programme as one of the country's success stories among the ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-02-29-epwp-a-poverty-alleviation-success-story-cabinet/
Eastern Cape rural municipalities return R2.2bn in unspent grants to Treasury over five years
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-08-eastern-cape-rural-municipalities-return-r2-2bn-in-unspent-grants-to-treasury-over-five-years/
Eastern Cape police sergeant convicted for raping stepdaughter at police barracks
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/eastern-cape-police-sergeant-convicted-for-raping-stepdaughter-at-police-barracks-92375226-a8dc-4153-af0f-bc9c1fbac4ba
Forest Gate police station 'completely destoryed' after fire: The Met Police station on Romford Road in Forest Gate has caught fire, with the London Fire Brigade ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/06/london-police-station-catches-fire-125-firefighters-tackling-blaze-20414708/
An Irishman's lens on the last vestiges of South African apartheid: Photographer Stephen Bean’s work on documenting marginalised societies turns the focus ...
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41344567.html
Kidnapped Eastern Cape businessman still missing: Neah Ah-Tow, 58, was taken by armed men while opening his shop along Crichton Street in Sidwell ...
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/kidnapped-eastern-cape-businessman-still-missing-8e4cc5ee-5d9d-4d88-910f-a78e1d522243
Chaos, blood and a high-speed chase as injured gangsters force their way into EC hospital
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-24-chaos-blood-and-a-high-speed-chase-as-injured-gangsters-force-their-way-into-ec-hospital/
Treasury lacks the money to address malnutrition in Eastern Cape: To address child hunger and malnutrition in the Eastern Cape, the SAHRC said the Child Support ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-28-treasury-lacks-the-money-to-address-malnutrition-in-eastern-cape/
South Africa’s biggest ‘barn find’ ever: 200 dusty classics going under the hammer
iol.co.za/motoring/industry-news/south-africas-biggest-barn-find-ever-200-dusty-classics-going-under-the-hammer-bdfbd025-2085-4150-82eb-8f1585b90848
Jeffreys Bay councillor wounded as gunmen open fire at municipal offices: Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting of Jeffreys Bay ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-01-jeffreys-bay-councillor-wounded-as-gunmen-open-fire-at-municipal-offices/
US: Infant girl dies in Kansas City after mother mistakenly puts her in oven instead of crib
wionews.com/world/infant-dies-in-us-after-mother-mistakenly-puts-her-in-oven-689235
London Fashion Week: Highlights from the Fall-Winter 2024 runways: From high fashion hiking gear to Western wear that would make Beyoncé jealous ...
cnn.com/2024/02/21/style/london-fashion-week-fall-winter-2024/
‘Toxic’ medical waste dumped along Wild Coast had labels ‘deliberately removed’: Health investigators have found that medical waste that was dumped along the ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-29-toxic-medical-waste-dumped-along-wild-coast-had-labels-deliberately-removed/
London Fashion Week Review: Burberry, JW Anderson and More: A London Fashion Week review by Cathy Horyn on Daniel Lee’s thrid Burberry collection, Simone Rocha ...
thecut.com/article/london-fashion-week-review-burberry-jw-anderson.html
Chaos ensues at another Sopa — and EFF is at the centre again: Another state of the province address descended into chaos in less than a week ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-02-22-chaos-ensues-at-another-sopa-and-eff-is-at-the-centre-again/
Nearly 180 special needs pupils in Eastern Cape forced to stay home as school is ‘unfit’ to house them
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/news/2024-02-25-nearly-180-special-needs-pupils-in-eastern-cape-forced-to-stay-home-as-school-is-unfit-to-house-them/
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I will stand by him: Wife of South African man convicted of Alaska murders: An Eastern Cape man whose distinct accent led to his arrest after he recorded the ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-02-26-i-will-stand-by-him-wife-of-south-african-man-convicted-of-alaska-murders/
A 32-year-old man, who confessed to selling counterfeit Apple watches and iPhone charges, was fined after pleading guilty in the Gqeberha Regional Court.
Enyobeni tavern owners found guilty of selling alcohol to minor: Enyobeni tavern's owner and operational manager have been found guilty of selling alcohol to ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-02-21-enyobeni-tavern-owners-found-guilty-of-selling-alcohol-to-minors/
Andile Ngconjana, covener of Ntabakulu region in the Eastern Cape said the ANC's manifesto will appeal to the needs of South African people.#ANCManifestoLaunch
Springboks, Kolisi nominated for Laureus sports awards: South African sailor Kirsten Neuschäfer has been nominated as World Action Sportsperson ...
mg.co.za/sport/2024-02-27-springboks-kolisi-nominated-for-laureus-sports-awards/
Life for robbers who used bystander as shield during shootout with police: Two robbers who used a trolley assistant as a human shield during a gun battle with ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-02-20-life-for-robbers-who-used-bystander-as-shield-during-shootout-with-police/
Poverty-stricken Port St Johns gogo dead at 91 after endless wait for housing, service delivery
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-09-poverty-stricken-port-st-johns-gogo-dead-at-91-after-endless-wait-for-housing-service-delivery/
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