Arrest of Ramabulana’s murder suspect welcomed:
The Presiding officers of Parliament say they hope that the arrest of a suspect in connection with the murder of a Limpopo student will ultimately lead to a clear conviction and see justice served and send a strong message of zero tolerance for gender-based violence.
: SAnews – South African News Priscilla
Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act signed into law:
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act which constitutes the nation’s unprecedented statutory recognition of the Khoi-San communities, leaders and structures.
: SAnews – South African News Janine
Zuma’s appeal application dismissed:
The Pietermaritzburg High Court has dismissed former President Jacob Zuma’s appeal application with cost.
: SAnews – South African News Priscilla
SARS destroys illegally imported goods:
South African Revenue Service (SARS) customs officials have started destroying several illegally imported vehicles and clothing valued at over R7 million in Durban, in a bid to clamp down on illegal imports that harm the economy.
: SAnews – South African News Priscilla
School nutrition programme defrauded of R2.9m:
Former provincial Department of Education employee, Zukiswa Wana, and three other people appeared in the East London Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, on charges of corruption, fraud, money laundering and racketeering.
: SAnews – South African News Edwin
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Have you tried: Whale and Dolphin Watching in Algoa Bay?
Quick Cape Town Fact: One of the oldest traditions in Cape Town is still alive and well, startling visitors at precisely midday—every day. An old cannon at the top of Signal Hill is fired off, sending a resounding boom around the CBD. It was originally meant to announce approaching ships, to let traders know it was time to haul their wares down to the harbour. The gun has gone off since 1806, and a second gun is always prepared in case of a misfire. Rumour has it the gun only failed once in those two centuries—because a spider interfered with the remote signal.
