The Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference has called for presidential action in response to Covid-19 procurement corruption.The SACBC has called for the reinstatement of a specialised anti-corruption unit, as well as specialised courts.It came after President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed a committee to deal with allegations of corruption in Covid-19 procurement.The Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference…
A memorial service was held for struggle hero John Nkadimeng on Wednesday ahead of his funeral on Friday.The event was also used to raise concerns around corruption.Some vowed to honour his legacy of humility, hard work and selflessness.The ANC and its alliance partners have decried corruption and vowed to fight against it in honour of…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…