Day: March 30, 2025
News24 | Johan Fourie | Transformation won’t be funded just by good intentions
Given our country’s stark racial inequalities, the goal of the Transformation Fund seems morally compelling. But intentions alone are not enough. History reminds us that state-led initiatives often disappoint, writes Johan Fourie.
Continue ReadingNews24 | eThekwini Metro: The break-in that never was and the mystery probe
The eThekwini municipal manager is under suspicion of corruption, says a whistleblower, but he has hand-picked people tasked to investigate himself and his colleagues.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Home affairs extends temporary visa concession again as delays still bite
For the third time since Minister Leon Schreiber took office, the Home Affairs Department has extended a temporary concession to protect foreign tourists, students, and workers from delays while they await the outcome of their visa applications.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Bulls brace for tough ‘dress rehearsal’ tour which will define remainder of season
Having seen off Zebre a little more comfortably than anticipated, the Bulls are faced with a taxing tour of Europe which will go a long way to defining their URC and Challenge Cup seasons.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Two workers die as KZN MEC Siboniso Duma warns against cutting corners with cheap foreign labour
KwaZulu-Natal authorities have warned construction contractors to follow rules that forbid hiring unskilled and undocumented foreign workers.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Wendy Knowler Win of the Week | Prepaid number reclaimed? Here’s how one customer got his back
If you don’t actively use your prepaid cellphone number for calls or SMSes, you could lose it - just like Dwayne Assis, who suddenly found himself cut off from crucial banking and government messages.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Home affairs extends temporary visa concession again as delays still bite
For the third time since Minister Leon Schreiber took office, the Home Affairs Department has extended a temporary concession to protect foreign tourists, students, and workers from delays while they await the outcome of their visa applications.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘It was Siya’s decision’: Plumtree backs Sharks captain’s call in narrow Leinster loss
Sharks coach John Plumtree said there was nothing wrong with Siya Kolisi's decision to go for the corner in Saturday's loss to Leinster, even though he would have made a different decision.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Mac Maharaj: SA democracy lacks evolution and hasn’t learnt lessons from past mistakes
Looking back on 30 years of democracy while speaking at an Intergenerational Dialogue hosted by the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation on Saturday, anti-apartheid activist Mac Maharaj said ward committees were not serving the purpose for which they were created.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Lions can’t find the escape route against wind and Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium
The Lions' failure to adjust to the windy conditions at the Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday night resulted in a 42-0 defeat at the hands of the Glasgow Warriors in their United Rugby Championship showdown.
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