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18 May, 2012

Cops go hi-tech with command centre to catch crooks

WESTERN Cape police have launched South Africa's first integrated command centre. Go to: Cops go hi-tech with command centre to catch crooks … [Read more...]


Yengeni cop found guilty

Siphiwo Hewana, a former Goodwood police station commander, was found guilty today of attempting to defeat the ends of justice after he ordered police officers to tamper with evidence relating to a drink-driving charge against ANC stalwart Tony Yengeni. Go to: Yengeni cop found guilty … [Read more...]


Ireland wants 33rd spot in World Cup

THE IRELAND football federation has asked for Ireland to be the 33rd team at next year's World Cup, Fifa president Sepp Blatter revealed today. Go to: Ireland wants 33rd spot in World Cup … [Read more...]


Mayor’s meeting turns violent

FOUR people have been arrested on charges of public violence after a meeting with Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato turned violent, moments after he left the Overcome Heights informal settlement in Steenberg yesterday. Go to: Mayor's meeting turns violent … [Read more...]


Woman to appear in court as third dog dies

A mutilated dog has been put down, after it was allegedly attacked by a 69-year-old woman who is also accused of strangling her two Jack Russell terriers. Go to: Woman to appear in court as third dog dies … [Read more...]


City lights mark start of 2010 jol

CENTRAL Cape Town rocked into the early hours of this morning as an estimated 100 000 people enjoyed an early World Cup party during the official switching on of the city's Christmas lights. Go to: City lights mark start of 2010 jol … [Read more...]


New shelter for Jammie Shuttle passengers

Construction site: Nine sheltered bays are now under construction to increase the covered waiting area at the Jammie Shuttle terminus between the Tugwell and the Graça Machel residences. UCT is constructing nine sheltered bays to increase the covered waiting area at the Jammie Shuttle terminus between the Tugwell and the Graça Machel residences. The R500 000-project was kick-started this week, and is set to be completed at the end of January, in time for the start of lectures in … [Read more...]


Westinghouse to Fuel Koeberg

Westinghouse Electric Company has been selected by Eskom to provide three reloads of fuel for the Koeberg Nuclear Power Plant beginning in late 2011 and ending in 2015. The contract is worth $30 million. Go to: Westinghouse to Fuel Koeberg … [Read more...]


World Cup Gap For SMEs

The promise of a World Cup windfall for South African business in 2010 is likely to fall dramatically short for Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMEs). That's one of the key findings of SME Survey 2009 Go to: World Cup Gap For SMEs … [Read more...]


Pioneer Still Growing

Figures for the year ended 30 September 2009 show Cape-based Pioneer Food growing revenue by 9% to R16.3 billion. Go to: Pioneer Still Growing … [Read more...]


Cops go hi-tech to catch crooks

WESTERN Cape police have launched South Africa's first integrated multimillion-rand command centre. Go to: Cops go hi-tech to catch crooks … [Read more...]


100 000 throng city streets as festive lights mark start of 2010 draw jol

CENTRAL Cape Town rocked all night and into the early hours of this morning as an estimated 100 000 people enjoyed an early World Cup party during the official switching on of the city's Christmas lights. Go to: 100 000 throng city streets as festive lights mark start of 2010 draw jol … [Read more...]


Boycott turns airwaves blue with ‘tosser’ outburst

THE BBC apologised to radio listeners yesterday after Geoffrey Boycott introduced them to a new cricketing term. Go to: Boycott turns airwaves blue with 'tosser' outburst … [Read more...]


Woman to appear in court as third dog dies

A DOG allegedly mutilated by a 69-year-old woman, who is also accused of strangling her two Jack Russels, has been put down. Go to: Woman to appear in court as third dog dies … [Read more...]


Boyle makes UK chart history as debut album shoots straight to number one

SUSAN BOYLE, the shy 48-year-old Scottish spinster, has made history with the fastest-selling worldwide debut album for a female artist. Go to: Boyle makes UK chart history as debut album shoots straight to number one … [Read more...]


Star Turns – November 30, 2009

French director Luc Besson, known for blockbusters like The Big Blue and The Fifth Element, says his movies face the toughest criticism at home, where they are seen as not quite "French enough". Go to: Star Turns - November 30, 2009 … [Read more...]


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