Government to Review Programmes and Strategies on Fighting Crime and Drug Abuse: President Jacob Zuma has committed government to immediately review and enhance its programmes and strategies that are aimed at fighting crime and drug abuse in order to ensure safer and peaceful communities. The President undertook a visit to Soshanguve Township in Pretoria, today, 28 February 2017, to interact with residents, recovering drug addicts and the leadership of the South African Police Service in the … [Read more...] about Government to Review Programmes and Strategies on Fighting Crime and Drug Abuse
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Mthatha news: Women given bail in child abuse case
Women given bail in child abuse case: Two Kokstad women were each granted R600 bail yesterday after appearing in the Mthatha Magistrate’s Court on charges of child abuse and assault. The women, aged 35 and 36, were arrested in one of Mthatha’s popular eateries on Tuesday morning while in ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Father and son rewrite the South African boxing history books: He will be up against East London's Ayanda Matiti‚ who promotes under the flagship of Xaba Promotions‚ and … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Women given bail in child abuse case
Uitenhage in the news: St Albans inmates ‘were willing to die’ to escape cell 23’s ‘abuse’
St Albans inmates ‘were willing to die’ to escape cell 23's ‘abuse’: “He was due for parole in February and now he has died in the fight on Monday,” he said. The inmate said Ngcokazi hailed from Uitenhage and was one of the inmates who were kept in the notorious Cell 23 at St Albans Prison. “The guys in the cell were ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Notorious trail mugger among those killed in St Albans Prison riot: The dead prisoners have been identified as Bonisile Khayingo‚ 42‚ of … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: St Albans inmates ‘were willing to die’ to escape cell 23’s ‘abuse’
King Williams Town news: ‘Untouchable Sadtu’: Report on alleged abuse at Bhisho school gathers dust
‘Untouchable Sadtu’: Report on alleged abuse at Bhisho school gathers dust: Since then there has not been a governing body. A group of teachers embarked on sit-ins and stayed away from work for about 10 months, only reporting to the district office in King William’s Town. Teachers only returned to school when the South African ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. South Africa: Theft Suspects Arrested - Port Elizabeth: King Williams Town: Three females aged between 16 and 23 are in … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: ‘Untouchable Sadtu’: Report on alleged abuse at Bhisho school gathers dust
Bhisho news: ‘Untouchable Sadtu’: Report on alleged abuse at Bhisho school gathers dust
‘Untouchable Sadtu’: Report on alleged abuse at Bhisho school gathers dust: A confidential report detailing how minors were abused by rogue teachers at a primary school in the Eastern Cape is gathering dust at the provincial headquarters because authorities have taken no action – seven months after it was finalised. The report ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Province gears up for summer initiation season: Both the Application of Health Standards in Traditional Circumcision Act of 2001, and … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: ‘Untouchable Sadtu’: Report on alleged abuse at Bhisho school gathers dust
PE in the news: Thandie Newton: ‘I’m out for Hollywood over sexual abuse coverups’
Thandie Newton: 'I'm out for Hollywood over sexual abuse coverups': Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (Garden Route): 083 913 3 866 (VAS rates apply) SMS us: SMS 41851, first word 'algoa' (without the inverted commas ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Renee Zellweger: 'Beyonce's words get me through': I spent time with my brother and his children. I made a home for myself. I fell in love … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Thandie Newton: ‘I’m out for Hollywood over sexual abuse coverups’
Just what possesses some people?
On Women’s Day I was witness to a high profile (maybe I should say relatively well known in certain circles?) 'gentleman' being abusive to my wife. The Longhair sought out and requested of this 'gentleman' if we could make a braai fire in the same area near to his equipment - to which he acquiesced only to come a couple of minutes later to quickly move his guitar and I jokingly said to him that I may have been tempted to use it as kindling, which did evince a smile in acknowledgement of my … [Read more...] about Just what possesses some people?
Calls to stop abuse of public funds in Kouga
The ANC's abuse of public funds for the by-elections in Kouga must be stopped immediately. It has become evident that all the community halls in Arcadia in Humansdorp and in Hankey are booked for municipal events prior to the by-elections by ANC Councillors. Upon investigation it was revealed that the Kouga mayor Cllr Booi Koerat, who is also a candidate in Ward 5, has made the following reservations: Mayoral Outreaches: Monday 18 Nov. Kruisfontein Civic - Ward 5 … [Read more...] about Calls to stop abuse of public funds in Kouga
Dear Kupido and Roland THIS is also abuse of ratepayer funds
The Nelson Mandela Bay Communications office is tasked to inform the public and media of pertinent information to do with the Municipality. To that end they make use of various avenues - media lists, social media, newspaper adverts, internal publications etc. All information released by the Municipal Communications office can be found here: http://mype.co.za/new/author/nmb-communications/ (expect this to dry up as I think MyPE may be quietly removed from that media list soon). I received … [Read more...] about Dear Kupido and Roland THIS is also abuse of ratepayer funds
Alarming rise in sick leave abuse
Adcorp's latest Employment Index shows a staggering increase of 466% (four hundred and sixty six percent) in the number of sick days taken between 2000 and 2013. In 2000, 0.7-million days sick leave were taken by employees. This rose to 3.96-million in 2013 - despite employment remaining almost stagnant during that period. According to Johan Botes, Director: Employment Law at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr; "This reported rise in sick leave usage by employees is extremely alarming. "It is … [Read more...] about Alarming rise in sick leave abuse
Dear NMB Stadium Turn Your Frigging Music Down
Put yourself in my position: I love our new stadium I believe wholeheartedly that the stadium will be a success I excuse the stadium most of their transgressions I promote the stadium at every opportunity I get AND, what do I get as a thank you? Farging noise and empty promises. A couple of weeks back the noise levels from the stadium were quite high and I spent a sleepless night - I didn't publish a word about my sad experience as I was ASSURED by stadium management that they … [Read more...] about Dear NMB Stadium Turn Your Frigging Music Down
East Cape Public Support Needed to Combat Drug and Alcohol Abuse
The Eastern Cape government has called on the public to join it in its fight against substance abuse and illegal trafficking of drugs in the province. The plea comes just days before the provincial Social Development Department observes the annual International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Port St Johns on June 27. "Government can't do this alone. Community participation is essential if we are to get results. The strengthening of Local Drug Action committees assists … [Read more...] about East Cape Public Support Needed to Combat Drug and Alcohol Abuse
The Monstrous Crime of Violence Against Women – The Story of Alice in Monster Land
Statistics recording domestic violence, rape and child abuse are exceedingly under reported crimes and are consequently 'hidden' from public scrutiny as a result. The reason for under reporting are diverse with many complex social, economic and legal elements including the source and reporting authority contributing to the notoriously understatement of violence against women. The appalling result of this under reporting is the frequency of abuse is most likely very much higher than the … [Read more...] about The Monstrous Crime of Violence Against Women – The Story of Alice in Monster Land
