Farm fire to cost workers their jobs
The destruction of a fruit packing warehouse will cost hundreds of farmworkers their jobs. ||| Cape Town - The destruction of a fruit packing warehouse will cost hundreds of farmworkers their jobs....
View ArticleFarm strike not over - Pieterse
The farmworkers' strike in the Western Cape has not been suspended, the Black Association of the Wine and Spirit Industry said. ||| Western Cape - The farmworkers' strike in the Western Cape has not...
View ArticleMaimed body found, suspect arrested
Police have arrested a 48-year-old man in connection with the murder and mutilation of a 16-year-old girl. ||| Cape Town - Police have arrested a 48-year-old man in connection with the murder and...
View ArticleWoman fights off Boerboel
A 37-year-old Cape Town mother of five had to undergo surgery in Tygerberg Hospital after she was attacked by a Boerboel. ||| Cape Town - A 37-year-old Delft mother of five had to undergo surgery in...
View ArticleDawn gang shootout
A man was shot dead in an early morning gun battle in Cape Town, and one other person was injured and taken to hospital. ||| Cape Town - A man was killed in a gang battle in Ottery on Thursday morning,...
View ArticleMost farmworkers back at work: MEC
A large number of Western Cape farmworkers were back at work, on the first day after strike action was suspended. ||| Cape Town - A large number of Western Cape farmworkers were back at work on...
View ArticleWorkers march in De Doorns
Thousands of striking farmworkers marched along the N1 highway in De Doorns, the Black Association of the Wine and Spirit Industry said. ||| Cape Town - Thousands of striking farmworkers marched along...
View ArticleWorkers need concrete offer: union
Western Cape farmers need to offer something tangible to their workers to halt a strike over wages and land, a trade union said. ||| Cape Town - Western Cape farmers need to offer something tangible to...
View ArticleFamily friend in court for teen’s murder
A man accused of murdering a 16-year-old girl whose burnt body was dumped and arms were cut off has appeared in court. ||| Cape Town - A man accused of murdering a 16-year-old girl appeared in the Blue...
View ArticleMore delays in paedophile’s sentencing
The sentencing of convicted paedophile Johannes Kleinhans was delayed because a medical expert was not available. ||| Cape Town - The sentencing of convicted paedophile Johannes Kleinhans was delayed...
View ArticleMoney was loan repayment: cop
A sum of R1000 paid to a police captain accused of extortion was for the repayment of a loan, the Bellville Specialised Commercial Crime Court heard. ||| Cape Town - A sum of R1000 paid to a police...
View ArticleGlobe-trotting Oscar run over by owner
It has been revealed that Oscar the globe-trotting dog was accidentally run over by its owner. ||| Cape Town - It has been revealed that Oscar the globe-trotting dog was accidentally run over by its...
View ArticleAtlantis rocked by second paedophile ring
A prostitute allegedly sold her niece to a man for sexual favours while the child's sister, 3, watched in horror. ||| Western Cape - A prostitute allegedly sold her niece to a man for sexual favours...
View ArticlePolice close highway at De Doorns
The N1 highway remained closed at De Doorns, the epicentre of a farmworker strike, Western Cape police said. ||| Western Cape - The N1 highway remained closed at De Doorns, the epicentre of a...
View ArticleCity has got fraudsters’ numbers
Suspicions were raised when a traffic officer reported that a motorist tried to damage his phone when it was being confiscated. ||| Cape Town - Cape Town motorists who have had their cellphones...
View Article'No teaching till he goes'
Pupils at a Crossroads school spent the day sitting under trees after staff refused to teach, in protest at the principal’s return to work. ||| Cape Town - Pupils at a Crossroads school spent Thursday...
View Article'DA has a proven track record of excellence'
Increased delivery, accountability and a bigger focus on the youth - that’s what the DA in the Western Cape is promising. ||| Cape Town - Increased delivery, accountability and a bigger focus on the...
View ArticleStudy reveals local grape economics
For every £4.50 (or R63) a British person pays for a kilogram of green seedless grapes in a UK supermarket, only R11.37 will reach the farm gates in the Hex River Valley. ||| Of every £4.50 (or R63) a...
View Article'The ANC can win the Western Cape back'
Western Cape ANC leader Marius Fransman has put forward an ambitious plan to win back the province from the DA next year. ||| Cape Town - Western Cape ANC leader Marius Fransman has put forward an...
View ArticleFState premier condemns farm attacks
The Free State cannot afford attacks on farmers, premier Ace Magashule was quoted as saying. ||| Free State - The Free State cannot afford attacks on farmers, premier Ace Magashule was quoted as saying...
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