SA must tackle corruption to progress, says DG:
Unabated corruption will continue to hinder South Africa’s development and stifle the country from reaching its full potential, National Treasury Director-General Dondo Mogajane has said.
: SAnews – South African News sihle
KZN learners suspended over bullying:
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has summarily suspended two learners at Mathole High School after a video clip showing one of the learners attacking a fellow learner, circulated on social media networks.
: SAnews – South African News Priscilla
Kanana residents move into new homes:
More residents of Kanana informal settlement in Gugulethu, Cape Town have moved into their brand-new homes in the Forest Village development in Eersteriver.
: SAnews – South African News Gabisile
Arts extends COVID-19 fund applications deadline:
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has extended the deadline for submission of applications for the 2nd Wave COVID-19 Relief Fund to Friday, 11 September 2020.
: SAnews – South African News Priscilla
Police refute social media claims:
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has refuted claims that there is a building in Pretoria used for human tracking.
: SAnews – South African News Edwin
Click here to submit your Cape Town News – free.
Have you tried: Whale and Dolphin Watching in Algoa Bay?
Fun Western Cape 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.
Watch a Video:
