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- Cape Town creates more than 203 000 temporary work opportunities in five years
City of Cape Town says it has created more than 203 000 temporary employment opportunities over the past five financial years through its Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), Cape {town} Etc reports. The initiative has not only provided residents with income but also invaluable workplace experience and skills development opportunities.… Read more » - Sex offender register sparks debate over public access in South Africa
A renewed push to publicly identify convicted sex offenders has brought a difficult question back into the spotlight: should South Africans have greater access to the country’s National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO)? The debate follows a campaign by Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police chairperson Ian Cameron, who plans to… Read more » - Malmesbury teen found fit to stand trial in child exploitation case
(IMAGE IS FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES) A 16-year-old Malmesbury teenager facing 15 charges linked to alleged child sexual abuse material has been found fit to stand trial following a 30-day psychiatric assessment. The teenager appeared at the Malmesbury Magistrates’ Court earlier this week on Monday, 5 October, for feedback on the… Read more » - RAF’s financial crisis puts road accident claims under pressure
The South African Portfolio Committee on Transport has expressed significant concerns regarding the liquidity challenges besetting the Road Accident Fund (RAF), Cape {town} Etc reports. Committee Chairperson Donald Selamolela articulated these worries during a recent briefing led by Minister Creecy, which included various departmental entities such as SANRAL and ACSA. The… Read more » - Cape Town Opera to transform historic Mill House into Theatre Development Centre
Cape Town Opera has revealed plans to establish the Judith Neilson Theatre Development Centre, alongside the Cape Town Opera Academy, Cape {town} Etc reports. This ambitious initiative aims to forge clearer pathways into employment across the theatre and broader creative sectors, supporting a workforce that feels the impact of historically… Read more » - Redberry Farm’s giant adventure
Nestled at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains just outside George in the Garden Route, Redberry Farm is where country life, fresh berries and family adventure come together. Established in 2000 by Dave Cruse and Mark Miller, Redberry Farm began as a small commercial strawberry farm with a simple farm… Read more » - Watch: Teens’ viral phone ban debate hits Constitutional Court
Learners from Umtata High School and Klaas Mothapo Secondary School were crowned winners of the 15th Annual South African National Schools Moot Court Programme, after a grand finale at the Constitutional Court in Braamfontein on 4 October that left online viewers buzzing over the sharpness of their constitutional arguments, Cape… Read more » - South Africa moves to set minimum marriage age
South Africa could soon see a major change to its marriage laws, with the government working towards making 18 the minimum legal age for marriage. According to BusinessTech, Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Minister Sindiswe Chikunga told Parliament that the Department of Home Affairs is currently amending the country’s… Read more » - SARB inflation concerns put household budgets under pressure
SARB inflation concerns are putting attention on budgets as the South African Reserve Bank warns that price pressures may stay elevated, Cape {town} Etc reports. The review points to Middle East conflict, energy infrastructure attacks in the Russia-Ukraine war, El Niño food pressures and a weaker rand as key risks.… Read more » - Paarl Boys’ High appoints Swys de Bruin as head of coaching
Paarl Boys’ High has brought in a familiar name to lead its rugby coaching programme, with Swys de Bruin appointed as the school’s new Head of Coaching, Cape {town} Etc reports. The announcement was made on Monday, with the experienced coach returning to the school environment after most recently serving… Read more »
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