ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe. (Felix Dlangamandla, Netwerk24) The ANC NEC has resolved to strengthen its monitoring and evaluating capacity across the different spheres of government.It made this decision during a special NEC on local government on Monday.The party has expressed "grave concern"over the state of municipalities in the country.Politicians meddling in administrative affairs are one…
The SA Human Rights Commission said it is concerned about the City of Cape Town's reluctance to help with the investigation into the eviction of a naked man.MPs condemned the actions of law enforcement officers, and ANC and EFF MPs questioned the City's attitude towards its poor, black residents.The City said it was a regrettable,…
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Medical Director of Infection Prevention & Control for Cottage Health delivered an urgent message to the Santa Barbara County community ahead of Fourth of July weekend, as local coronavirus cases rise. Dr. David Fisk, who is an infectious disease physician for Cottage Health and Sansum Clinic, says the county is…
Nathi Mthethwa (Gallo Images) Sports minister Nathi Mthethwa is concerned over the lack of urgency in the transformation of South African sport. In a statement released by the department of sports, arts and culture on Friday, it was confirmed that Mthethwa had met with chairperson of the Eminent Persons Group (EPG), Happy Ntshingila. The EPG, every year,…
Eastern Cape police commissioner tests positive for Covid-19He said while there were no transgressions in the sector, there was no improvement either."The picture looks the same year on year," De Haan added. "That is concerning for us."Root causesThe AGSA found the following root causes of the problems in the sector:Inadequate oversight exercised regarding financial and…
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…