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Zuma shocked by settlement grime President Jacob Zuma has toured the Madelakufa informal settlement in Tembisa to experience the living conditions for himself. Full Story... |
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Informal settlements problematic - JZ "Informal settlements are where many problems are. If we can develop them there'll be a big percentage drop in crime," says President Jacob Zuma. Full Story... Zuma drops in on Tembisa President Jacob Zuma has paid the East Rand township of Tembisa a surprise visit to see the residents' living conditions for himself. Full Story... Major setback for Seli 1 vessel The Transnet National Ports Authority's decision to distance itself from the plan to remove the wrecked Seli 1 is a major setback for the costly operation. Full Story... 'Victory' for Ekurhuleni residents The Constitutional Court has given the Gauteng local government MEC 14 months to make a final decision about services in Ekurhuleni informal settlement. Full Story... Davyton protest turns violent A housing delivery protest turned violent when about 400 Daveyton residents torched seven shacks at the Gabone informal settlement on Wednesday morning, Gauteng police said. Full Story... |
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Teens doing a deadly dance with hubbly bubbly 2009-11-19 09:25:52 Life Talk has launched the "Tug-of-War" - a countrywide awareness-building initiative that tackles the challenges and explores solutions for addressing them proactively. Full Story... Singer guilty for anthem fiasco - readers 2009-11-17 16:46:28 Ras Dumisani has been accused of butchering the South African national anthem ahead of the Springboks' clash with France in Toulouse last Friday. Full Story... Joburg road on right track 2009-11-17 13:49:10 Johannesburg's road infrastructure will be ready for the 2010 Fifa World Cup, the city's Roads Agency. Full Story... Metrorail 'left us stranded' 2009-11-17 13:53:33 Metrorail is doing maintenance work on its fleet in preparation for the World Cup. Full Story... Bishopscourt land deal challenged 2009-11-17 10:31:47 A prominent Cape Town attorney is challenging a land restitution deal in the upmarket suburb of Bishopscourt. Full Story... 'Fires at court caused by arson' 2009-11-17 10:52:29 A forensic report has confirmed that the three fires that disrupted the Pretoria Magistrate's Court were caused by arson. Full Story... R1,3m for shoddy RDP houses 2009-11-17 11:08:49 The cost of demolishing and rebuilding defective RDP houses has shot up to R1,3-billion. Full Story... Residents protest against alleged nepotism 2009-11-16 18:36:01 Municipal vacancies filled without advertisements, nepotism and the wasteful use of public funds were among the concerns raised by residents of the Umtshezi (Estcourt) Municipality. Full Story... State behind R5bn development 2009-11-16 18:40:19 The government has thrown its weight behind a massive R5-billion south coast harbour development, which has been on hold for the past five years due to "administrative backlogs". Full Story... 'Money down the drain' 2009-11-16 13:13:48 It will cost R1,3-billion to rebuild badly constructed houses provided under the government's housing programme, says Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale. Full Story... Cape slams flagging Athlone tower 2009-11-16 14:17:52 The structure is too unstable; and the flags would disturb initiates in the area, says Mayco. Full Story... 2010 jobs bonanza ends 2009-11-16 10:21:46 Tens of thousands of people face a bleak Christmas as 2010 projects and upgrades near completion. Full Story... Hostel residents left without roofs 2009-11-16 09:10:09 Mamelodi hostel residents woke up to municipal contractors removing the roofs over their heads as their long drawn-out standoff with the Tshwane Metro Council took another turn. [GALLERY] Full Story... Zuma 'stalled' Eskom process - Hogan 2009-11-14 21:47:25 Public Enterprises minister Barbara Hogan has said that while president Jacob Zuma's intervention in the Eskom saga was helpful, it did delay processes, the Sunday Times reported. Full Story... Pilot dies after jet crashes at SA air show 2009-11-14 16:29:31 A pilot died after his privately-owned fighter jet crashed 10-15km from from the Overberg Air Force Base in the Western Cape on Saturday afternoon. Full Story... Protesting BRT staff suspended 2009-11-14 15:33:33 Disgruntled Bus Rapid Transit system volunteers who went to Joburg mayor Amos Masondo to blow the whistle on alleged corruption and nepotism on Rea Vaya have been suspended. Full Story... US student's passion: To improve SA township 2009-11-11 16:13:20 An American student, who enrolled at a traditionally Afrikaans university, has started a number of projects to help improve the informal settlement where he also lives. Full Story... Readers divided over Godsell's resignation 2009-11-10 17:07:17 Electricity utility Eskom has been plunged into further chaos with the resignation of its chairman Bobby Godsell. Full Story... Range of 'disasters' put to test for 2010 2009-11-10 12:32:25 From plane crashes to bombings and excessive flooding, the province's risk management authorities are readying themselves for any possible disaster during next year's World Cup. Full Story... Dutch water deal sealed - Sonjica 2009-11-10 00:25:28 An agreement for a joint R500-million water project between The Netherlands and South Africa has been signed, according to Water Affairs Minister Buyelwa Sonjica. Full Story... 'Drinking moms' thrown out of refugee church 2009-11-09 07:24:28 Prostitution, brawls and dying babies. The Central Methodist Church in Joburg's city centre is reportedly a haven for all things unholy, and on now Bishop Paul Verryn kicked out several women went out drinking. Full Story... New terminal hailed as a success 2009-11-08 08:13:21 It's been five long years but now Cape Town has a truly international airport. Full Story... R1,6bn airport hub opened 2009-11-07 15:43:40 Passengers travelling to Cape Town have reportedly used the new central terminal building's consolidated check-in area for the first time on Saturday. Full Story... Township residents arrested during protest 2009-11-06 18:35:12 Fifteen people have been arrested for setting up barricades and throwing stones at the police while protesting against poor public services. Full Story... 'Committee to address high electricity rates' 2009-11-06 14:33:13 Frustrated members of the South Durban communities took part in a protest march to highlight various grievances. Full Story... Posh mansion could set new price record 2009-11-06 14:36:29 A palatial home is poised to set new records for the most valuable property ever sold in the suburb of ambassadors and bishops. Full Story... Ideas needed on nationalisation of mines 2009-11-05 15:19:01 ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe has called for "concrete ideas" on how the debate on the nationalisation of mines can be taken forward. Full Story... Polokwane fights cholera 2009-11-04 11:13:44 The Capricorn District municipality in Polokwane has budgeted R30-million to install ventilated pit latrines in its villages in an attempt to curb the cholera outbreak. Full Story... Millions for cropping project 2009-11-03 14:21:40 About R7-million has been set aside to build silos in the Eastern Cape as part of a cropping project that will create job opportunities, AsgiSA Eastern Cape has said. Full Story... SA faces another 'Eskom' 2009-11-03 14:01:01 The Department of Water Affairs has warned that South Africa faces "another Eskom" challenge if more money is not made available for bulk water infrastructure maintenance. Full Story... Contractors cost taxpayers R500m 2009-11-03 14:00:41 Thousands of RDP houses are to be rebuilt in KwaZulu-Natal. Full Story... SA 'sitting on a time bomb' 2009-11-03 09:59:17 Water Affairs Minister Buyelwa Sonjica has expressed concern about the amount of water going down the drain. Full Story... Cape services meltdown looms 2009-11-03 10:08:01 Certain areas in Cape Town face the threats of not having service delivery after a R372-million cut to 2009's utility services budget. Full Story... 'Unspeakable' shame for Joburg 2009-11-03 09:23:42 Heritage architect Henry Paine has described the burning of the old Rissik Street Post Office as an "unspeakable" shame. Full Story... Sexwale declares war on housing crooks 2009-11-03 10:30:03 Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale has expressed his determination to rid the government of crooks who have been taking chances exploiting public money. Full Story... Sexwale tackles housing corruption 2009-11-02 15:41:03 Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale is "sharpening his pencil" to root out corrupt contractors. Full Story... Tenders sought for Philippi stadium 2009-11-02 14:31:54 The provincial government has, for the second time, invited tenders for a long-term operator for the R54-million upgraded Philippi Stadium. Full Story... Refugee saga: SACC blame State 2009-11-02 14:59:38 The primary villain in the Central Methodist Church Zimbabwean refugee saga is not Bishop Paul Verryn, but government, the SA Council of Churches has said. Full Story... Billions needed for houses 2009-11-02 10:37:39 The City of Cape Town says it would need R10-billion every year for the next five years to provide formal housing for those in need. Full Story... Cape Town not racist, says Zille 2009-10-30 18:09:01 Helen Zille, the leader of the DA and the premier of the Western Cape, has slammed a study claiming that Cape Town is a racist city. Full Story... 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