Old Mutual-owned building society CABS was closed on Friday as people stayed home on Friday amid a heavy police presence. (Photo: Crecey Kuyedzwa/ Fin24) Despite calls for a city-wide shutdown, Zimbabwe's capital Harare on Friday saw isolated protests against corruption amid a heavy police presence.Many businesses in the city remained closed. Authorities were present both in…
streets and public places by-law, which empowers officials to conduct search and seizure without a warrant in certain circumstances. Is this constitutional?The Streets, Public Places and Prevention of Noise Nuisances By-law regulates the conduct of individuals in public spaces. For example, it prohibits people from begging, spitting or urinating in public, or making loud noises…
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…