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Enyobeni inquest postponed to 27 October for final arguments – SABC News
As the Enyobeni tragedy inquest draws to a close, families of victims say they are optimistic that some people will be held accountable for the deaths of their children. The
Read MoreConcerns over learners’ welfare amid taxi-related shootings in WC – SABC News
The Western Cape Education Department has raised concerns following the recent taxi-related shootings. At least six people have been killed in Philippi East, Khayelitsha and Macassar in the past two
Read MoreHealth dept urged to account after Kimberley Mental Hospital report – SABC News
Following the release of the Health Ombudsman’s report detailing the poor state of care at Kimberley Mental Hospital in the Northern Cape, some families have asked the health department to
Read MoreOfficials to respond to alleged racist incident at a school in George – SABC News
District officials from the Western Cape Department of Education say they will respond to allegations of racism at York High School in George. This comes after a learner was captured
Read MoreNew tender halt won’t affect scholar transport: KZN Finance MEC – SABC News
KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Francois Rodgers has given the assurance that current scholar transport will not be affected by his decision to halt the awarding of a new tender. Speaking at
Read MoreJustice Minister suspends Deputy DG over Madlanga Commission delays – SABC News
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mamoloko Kubayi, has suspended the Deputy Director-General responsible for ICT, Jabu Hlatshwayo, pending a full investigation and a disciplinary process. Kubayi says this is
Read MoreUndocumented foreign nationals arrested in Bruma spaza shop raid – SABC News
A tense afternoon unfolded in Bruma, east of Johannesburg, where several undocumented individuals were arrested during a major raid conducted by the City’s Public Safety Department. The operation which targets
Read MoreAbout half of public school teachers set to retire in 10-years: Study – SABC News
A Stellenbosch University study has found that South Africa’s education system is at a crossroads with nearly half of public school teachers set to retire in the next decade. A
Read MoreCancer Alliance demands Gauteng Health to release patients’ backlog list – SABC News
The Cancer Alliance is demanding that the Gauteng Health Department release a list of names of patients treated. This comes after the department said that it had cleared the cancer
Read MoreUnion concerned about workers’ safety after alleged shooting incident at NW municipality offices – SABC News
The South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) in the North West has issued an urgent call to the Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality to guarantee the safety of its employees.
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