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Najwa Petersen faces insurance fraud investigation

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:25:23 GMT

by Staff reporter

Najwa Petersen, already convicted for murdering her husband and well known musician, Taliep Petersen, faces an investigation for an insurance claim lodged for items stolen during the bogus robbery.

Source: Athlone Website

2010 countdown frenzy grips SA

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:13:10 GMT

by Bathandwa Mbola

With Tuesday marking 100 days to the kick-off to the 2010 FIFA World Cup, excitement is building across South Africa.

Source: BuaNews Online

2010 lottery scam warning

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:06:49 GMT

by Nthambeleni Gabara

FIFA is warning people to be aware of a lottery scam that claims to be linked to the 2010 FIFA World Cup as well as the Local Organising Committee (LOC).

Source: BuaNews Online

SABC board suspends Mampone

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:56:46 GMT

by BuaNews Online

The SABC board has suspended Group Executive for Commercial Enterprises Gab Mampone.

Source: BuaNews Online

Eskom tariff hikes slammed

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:14:47 GMT

by BuaNews Online

The National Electricity Regulator of SA (Nersa) has been widely criticised for granting Eskom a multi-year tariff increase.

Source: BuaNews Online

Nersa announces power price hikes

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:58:21 GMT

by BuaNews Online

National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) has announced that electricity tariffs will go up by 24.8 percent, 25.8 percent and 25.9 percent over the next three years.

Source: BuaNews Online

Base camp list of 32 World Cup teams

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:20:09 GMT

by Nthambeleni Gabara

FIFA has released a list of base camps for the 32 teams participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Source: BuaNews Online

No room for doping - FIFA

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:10:57 GMT

by Nthambeleni Gabara

The FIFA Medical Committee has vowed to clamp down on doping during the 2010 Soccer World Cup.

Source: BuaNews Online

CPI rises to 6.2% in January

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:00:42 GMT

by BuaNews Online

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose marginally to 6.2 percent in January, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Wednesday.

Source: BuaNews Online

GDP beats market expectations

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:54:16 GMT

by BuaNews Online

South Africas Gross Domestic Product in the fourth quarter of 2009, which is up 3.2 percent, has exceeded market expectations.

Source: BuaNews Online

Learners licence valid for 2 years

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:49:14 GMT

by BuaNews Online

The validity of a learners licence has been extended from 18 to 24 months and driving licence tests may now also be taken on Sundays.

Source: BuaNews Online

Increased efforts to address service delivery backlogs

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:43:28 GMT

by BuaNews Online

Public Protector Advocate Thuli Madonsela says her office will partner with state organs such as the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) to address backlogs that hinder service delivery in municipalities.

Source: BuaNews Online

Upgrade of Citys Kewtown rental stock is well underway

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:53:40 GMT

by City of Cape Town

The upgrading of the Citys rental stock in Kewtown, Athlone, is underway and the first families are scheduled to be relocated to their temporary homes on Monday 22 February, according to Councillor Shehaam Sims, the Mayoral Committee Member for Housing.

Source: City of Cape Town

Demolition of Athlone cooling towers to go ahead

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:47:17 GMT

by City of Cape Town

The City of Cape Towns Mayoral Committee Member for Utility Services, Alderman Clive Justus, confirmed today that the Athlone cooling towers will be demolished as soon as possible. This follows damage to the site during the early hours of Sunday 14 February when stabilising rings around one of the towers fell to the ground. These rings had been fitted as an additional safety feature almost 20 years prior. Part of the N2 was temporarily closed while structural engineers assessed the damage and risk to passing traffic.

Source: City of Cape Town

Fire at Athlone Sewage Plant under control, but smoke still hazardous

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:42:49 GMT

by City of Cape Town

City of Cape Town firefighters brought the fire at the Athlone Sewage Plant under control this afternoon, 18 February

Source: City of Cape Town

SALGA ups its offer for municipal workers

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:37:30 GMT

by Chris Bathembu

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has upped its wage offer to municipal workers from 10.5 percent to 13 percent.

Source: BuaNews Online

2010 volunteer applications exceed 15000

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:32:49 GMT

by Proffesor Ndawonde

Just one week after the opening of volunteer applications for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the number of applicants has already exceeded the total number required.

Source: BuaNews Online

Zuma condemns violent service delivery protests

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:19:34 GMT

by Chris Bathembu

President Jacob Zuma on Thursday condemned the violent protests that have swept the country in recent weeks, but said that government would listen to the peoples concerns.

Source: BuaNews Online

Lack of saving among South Africans a concern - Gordhan

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:12:51 GMT

by Neo Semono

The lack of a culture of saving among South Africans is a reason for concern, says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.

Source: BuaNews Online

SA seeks legal advice on indicting al-Bashir

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:34:47 GMT

by BuaNews Online

The South African government is seeking legal advice on how to respond to the international arrest warrant against Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir.

Source: BuaNews Online