Author: Boitumelo Kgobotlo

Black farmers hope CompCom inquiry will beef up market access
News

Report finds consumers charged high prices for fruits, vegetables

Supermarkets were imposing large markups on customers for specific fruits and vegetables, according to the Competition Commission’s fresh produce market inquiry... Read more.
A thousand NW grade 8 pupils still to be placed 
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A thousand NW grade 8 pupils still to be placed 

As pupils prepare to return to school on Wednesday, about 1 000 grade 8 pupils in North West will be left stranded since they could not secure placement in various... Read more.
Free State hospital tried to bribe patient after botched operation
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Free State hospital tried to bribe patient after botched operation

Staff at the Pelonomi Tertiary Hospital in Free State allegedly offered a woman a job and an RDP house in exchange for her silence following a botched surgery that... Read more.
A thousand NW grade 8 pupils still to be placed 
News

Operation Dudula wants undocumented kids not to access schools

Operation Dudula has vowed to overlook late school registrations, declaring intention to ensure that South African children are prioritised when schools reopen on... Read more.
Murder
News

Three men arrested for human trafficking in Joburg suburb

Three suspects were taken into custody on Thursday night for their involvement in a human trafficking ring based in Sandringham, Johannesburg. At least 15 naked... Read more.
CoGTA minister Hlabisa's international travels
Politics

CoGTA minister and his deputies splurge over R10m on travels

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), under the leadership of IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa, has spent over R10-million since... Read more.
ATM on spy agencies
Politics

Parties enter battle against Victoria Mxenge Grounds demolition

Political parties African Transformation Movement (ATM) and the Azanian People’s Organisation (Azapo) have jumped onto the bandwagon of those opposed to plans... Read more.
ANCYL recruitment drive
Politics

ANCYL embarks on a drive to recruit new members

The ANC Youth League (ANCYL) has declared that it has started a recruitment campaign to bolster and restore the grassroots level. As part of a larger plan to interact... Read more.