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Cape Town in the news: I don’t know why people don’t like Mamelodi Sundowns defender Coetzee – Mosimane: Coetzee has featured in 15 games across all competitions this season, including three after the season’s restart. But Mosimane who plays Coetzee either as a centre-back or defensi …: “Cape Town” – BingNews For tech and tech-savvy …
195 more people die of COVID-19 in SA: South Africa’s COVID-19 death toll has increased to 12 618 after 195 people succumbed to the respiratory disease on Thursday. : SAnews – South African News Gabisile Very few COVID-19 death claims lodged: While the number of claims for compensation as a result of sickness acquired in …
Cape Town in the news: Who was Cecil Rhodes and why do people want his statue removed?: Following the take down of Colston in Bristol and Milligan in London, the UK has got its eyes fixed on the statue of Cecil Rhodes that resides at Oxford University. People have be …: “Cape Town” – BingNews …
Cape Town in the news: Six people die after allegedly drinking homemade beer in Masiphumelele: Police said ten men were admitted to the False Bay Hospital. Six of them died after allegedly consuming homemade beer.: “Cape Town” – BingNews Employees are the first line of defence against cyber crime – use them: Secure, a managed …
Cape Town in the news: Western Cape government says up to 9 300 people could die of Covid-19: Cape Town – The Western Cape government is anticipating that the cumulative death toll in the province as a result of Covid-19 could be as high as 9 300. This was revealed on Thursday in the weekly …
Cape Town in the news: New rules as a million people go back to work this week: Things changed overnight in South Africa on 15 March when the national state of disaster was declared — and it won’t be the last time it does. Daily Maverick’s Daily Digest will provide the essential …: “Cape Town” …
28 people die on SA’s roads this Easter: Despite the country being on standstill and citizens urged to stay at home during the lockdown, 26 crashes were recorded resulting in 28 people losing their lives on the roads over the Easter long weekend. : SAnews – South African News Gabisile Vandalism of 397 schools condemned: …
Cape Town in the news: Homeless people and food security expected to top agenda for new WC pandemic oversight committee: But there are serious issues the province needs to address: food security for those who cannot afford it and the Strandfontein temporary shelter for homeless people run by the City of Cape Town. In a …
Cape Town in the news: Cell C avails R2m to help people earn money via gig economy during lockdown: CAPE TOWN – Cell C on Wednesday outlined its plans to help people earn money via the gig economy during lockdown when it announced that it had made R2 million available for jobbers through gig …: …
Article on mass removal of people in informal settlements misleading: Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has disputed a Sunday newspaper report which claims she ordered the mass removal of people from informal settlements as a measure to tackle the spread of COVID-19. : SAnews – South African News Priscilla Over 8500 N …
Cape Town in the news: Stomers coach John Dobson: COVID-19 will affect poor people job-wise: CAPE TOWN – The sporting fraternity have welcomed the postponement of the Super Rugby tournament due to the coronavirus outbreak. But some have different views and opinions on it. Tournament …: “Cape Town” – BingNews African nations close borders, cancel …
SA: A people of resilience: While the South African economy has over the last couple of years taken a beating, her people continue to rise above often difficult circumstances. : SAnews – South African News Neo Defence force to assist in repatriating SA citizens in China: The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) on Tuesday …
Cape Town in the news: People are buying tinned air for R330 per can. We’re not kidding: We’re fortunate in South Africa; our air quality is relatively good. Cape Town gets a [Global Air Quality Index] score of 30 [out of 1000]. So, we have very good air quality. Ryan McFadyen, cofounder …: “Cape Town” …
Cape Town in the news: Case by homeless people group against eThekwini Municipality removed from roll: the eThekwini Municipality relocated hundreds of homeless people from the Durban Ark shelter in the CBD to locations in the city’s periphery and bused others to a shelter in Cape Town. It said …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Clipper …
MyPR: Just Property – Making property ownership more accessible to more people: CEO Just Property Paul Stevens Photo: Just Property A number of property professionals have called for the lowering of costs associated with purchasing property in South Africa. Paul Stevens, CEO of Just Property, adds his voice. What is the broad context? The costs …
Cape Town in the news: ‘People think living in two countries is more expensive’ … Not necessarily: “I’ve settled into a rhythm of four months in Cape Town and eight months in Ireland over a calendar year. “I feel like I have two homes, even though I’m not settled in the traditional sense in either, …
Cape Town in the news: Richard Branson apologizes after tweeting photo full of white people to announce a South African project: Later he posted other photos that included a more diverse group of people. “We aim to become the heart of entrepreneurship for Southern Africa,” Branson stated in his original tweet, which included a …: …
Cape Town in the news: Reenactors Stage Largest Rebellion Of Enslaved People in U.S. History: Since then, his work has been included in exhibitions at New York’s MoMA PS1, the Whitney Museum of American Art and Gallery MOMO in Cape Town, South Africa and in the streets of New York. Photo: Soul …: “Cape Town” …
Economic opportunities for people living with disabilities: Government says it intends to pay particular attention to the economic liberation of persons with disabilities. : SAnews – South African News nosihle GDE admission placement period extended: The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has extended its admission placement period to 30 November 2019. : SAnews – South …
Cape Town in the news: Nando’s boss apologises over ‘insensitive’ mural of four black people in toaster on restaurant wall: THE UK boss of Nando’s has apologised for hanging an “insensitive” mural which shows four black people standing in a toaster in a restaurant. A horrified customer noticed the painting which was hung …: “Cape …
Cape Town in the news: Peace through jazz music – The trumpet is a ‘cool’ instrument to unite people: Other cities have hosted the event since 2012, when the UN headquarters in New York City hosted the inaugural. In 2020 it will be the turn of Cape Town, South Africa. While the selection could be …
MyPR: Connecting People to Therapists and Mental Health Services: Cape Town, October, 2019 – In a bid to improve access to mental health services throughout South Africa (and beyond), TherapyRoute.com has announced opening its online – free to list – mental health service directory to all qualified mental professionals and service providers including non-profits, community …
MyPR: Samsung Innovation Campus Launched With the Goal of Enabling Young People for Future Technologies: Samsung Innovation Campus Photo: Samsung South Africa The education initiative reflects company’s new global corporate citizenship vision of empowering young adults for the tech-driven job market. Samsung has launched the latest of its global citizenship program for young adults, Samsung Innovation …
Cape Town in the news: Western Cape people have a Silicon Valley mindset, says global digital innovation expert: Amazon Web Services, one of the fastest growing companies in Jeff Bezos’ Amazon empire has in fact its origins in Cape Town going back to 2006. With direct flights taking a maximum of ten hours and …: …
Cape Town in the news: Philippi East: 72-hour action plan initiated after 11 people killed in Cape Town suburb: Eleven fatal shootings have occurred in Philippi East in the Western Cape since Friday, prompting local police to initiate a 72-hour action plan. “The [plan] entails [a] lockdown and operations in …: “Cape Town” – BingNews …
Cape Town in the news: City of Cape Town under fire for fining homeless people: CAPE TOWN – The City of Cape Town has been criticised following reports of new by-laws that will see homeless people being fined for obstructing pavements. The Western Cape ANC says it’s appalled by …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Global …
