Collapsed Ormonde building owner a repeat offender
The owner of the collapsed Ormonde building was once ordered by a court to demolish part of her building that had encroached onto a neighbour’s property.
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Gautrain heading for disaster
South Africa’s world-class Gautrain faces uncertainty as the Gauteng Provincial Government has not yet signed an agreement with a new operator.
Goodbye BEE
Economist Dawie Roodt argues that South Africa’s proposed Transformation Fund will replace the existing BEE compliance system if followed to its logical conclusion.
Top chef started out cleaning hotel kitchen
Executive chef Nonkosi Vellem empowers women in a male-dominated industry
News24 | Three arrested for R10m insurance murder scheme linked to ex-cop, more on the way
Limpopo police have arrested two brothers and a sangoma in connection with allegations related to a R10 million insurance murder-for-payout scheme linked to a former police officer – and more arrests are expected to be made.
FNB Stadium | Suite tenant claims ‘ill-treatment’ at FNB Stadium
Leaseholder bemoans parking, catering restrictions
From Indonesia to the Southern Ocean: Marion Island’s growing plastic problem
A new 30-year study reveals that Marion Island, one of the most remote islands on Earth, is increasingly littered with plastic bottles and caps drifting thousands of kilometres across the Indian Ocean
Makhubela shines as Kruger tops MFC table
Kruger United coach Abram Mongoya has hailed the impact of experienced playmaker Ntsako Makhubela on the team since he joined the club in January.
Downs aim to top table with Orbit win
Mamelodi Sundowns will have a chance to go three points clear at the top of the Betway Premiership table should they beat Orbit College at Olympia Park tonight (7.30pm).
Carrim says he paid Maumela out of fear but denies money laundering claim
Businessman admits ‘bad choice’ under pressure
How a woman lost over R4m via cellphone banking fraud
A Standard Bank client allegedly lost over R4m in a single day through fraudulent Instant Money transactions.
Learners in limbo as ‘full’ VUT refunds deposits
Students initially got acceptance letters
Canada says it will let TikTok continue operations in the country
WASHINGTON, March 9 (Reuters) – The Canadian government said on Monday that it will let TikTok continue to operate in Canada and allow an investment by the tech platform to proceed after completing a national security review.
Trump threatens to escalate Iran war, but says it could end soon
DUBAI/JERUSALEM/DORAL, Florida, March 9 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to escalate the war with Iran if it blocked oil shipments from the Middle East, even as he predicted a quick end to the conflict.
DIVISIVE PLAN: Mayor vs Minister: Firoz Cachalia says Cape Town’s N2 wall can’t replace policing
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says the construction of Cape Town’s N2 wall might have a limited effect, but it will not address key crime issues.
AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Tenders, tycoons, and threats — Suleiman Carrim’s day of reckoning at the Madlanga Commission
ANC-linked businessman Suleiman Carrim not only had links with alleged organised crime figure Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala and ANC fixer Brown Mogotsi, but was also connected to tender tycoon Hangwani Maumela, the Madlanga Commission has heard.
Almost 700,000 displaced in Lebanon as war enters second week
BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, March 9 (Reuters) – Escalating hostilities have forced nearly 700,000 people to flee their homes in Lebanon over the past week, a U.N. agency said on Monday, as the war between Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah entered a second week.
Much of Iran’s near-bomb-grade uranium likely to be in Isfahan, IAEA’s Grossi says
PARIS, March 9 (Reuters) – Almost half of Iran’s uranium enriched to up to 60% purity, a short step from weapons-grade, was stored in a tunnel complex at Isfahan and is probably still there, U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said on Monday.
Sundowns host Bundesliga side RB Leipzig at close of league season
Top-class friendly set for Lucas Moripe Stadium at end of May
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