Events

Two Makhanda neighbourhood watchers granted bail after 3 months in jail – what’s their story?Two Makhanda neighbourhood watchers granted bail after 3 months in jail – what’s their story? – By Khanyisa Khenese

By Khanyisa Khenese The Grahamstown Anti-Crime chairperson, Luyanda Sakata and Mphithizeli Diko outside the magistrate court, 30 May 2024. Photo: Khanyisa Khenese The challenge of reporting on and reducing crime is ubiquitous in South Africa. Over the past years many community organisations have been formed to assist the SAPS in this quest. Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) […]

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BACSA applauds law enforcement for election safety strategies

Over the past few weeks, before, during, and after the general elections that were held on 29 May, the South African Police Service (SAPS) and other law enforcement agencies were supported by Business Against Crime South Africa’s (BACSA) Eyes and Ears (E2) Initiative and its privates sector partners. The support provided was within the framework

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H&M South Africa Donates R1 Million to Fuel SA Harvest’s Fight Against Hunger

H&M South Africa has donated R1 million to local non-profit organisation SA Harvest, helping fund its mission to end hunger in the country. This significant contribution will empower SA Harvest to extend its impact and support in distributing nutritious meals to vulnerable individuals, families, and communities facing food insecurity. On 15 May (International Day of

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FOUR PAWS transfers former circus lion to its LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary in South Africa

White lion Romeo was exploited for circus shows in France until his rescue in 2023 Bethlehem, 16 May 2024 – Global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS has successfully transferred a five-year-old white lion named Romeo to its LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary in South Africa on 15 May. Romeo previously belonged to a circus owner who exploited him for

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SA ranked 55th out of 115 countries

SA ranked 55th out of 115 countries on the latest WEF Travel and Tourism Development Index Report 2024. https://www.weforum.org/publications/travel-tourism-development-index-2024/ alongside Thailand 47, Qatar 53, Mauritius 57, Egypt 61. Where we do best – Natural Resources 14, Socio-economic impact 39, and worst – Safety and security 113 and Health and Hygiene 97 The post SA ranked

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130 CEO “PLEDGE” Initiative – Transport and Logistics Progress

By Steuart Pennington CSIR Simulation helping to improve truck flow on N4 Corridor A sophisticated simulation model, developed by a dedicated team at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in Pretoria, is proving an important and very worthwhile tool in improving the flow of trucks on the N4 road transport corridor. These trucks,

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Community Workers Programme Smart Partnerships Launch – By Thabo Motlhabi

By Thabo Motlhabi Everyone seeks a better life. Everyone wants to work together. Local government in Mogale City, recently launched the Community Workers Program in Kagiso, in partnership with the Private Sector. This was a new way of improving the Community Workers Programme for the better.  The attendees were Honorable members from local and National

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Celebrating Three Decades of Excellence at Cedar International Academy

On Saturday, May 11th, Cedar International Academy marked its remarkable journey of 30 years with a grand celebration, culminating in a unique service on Sunday, May 12th. The festivities commenced on Saturday evening with an outstanding program skillfully curated by Cedar Alumni, a testament to the alumni’s integral role in their success. This significant milestone

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