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Government officials will investigate the Sasol Secunda operations which could be the source of a sulphur stench experienced in parts of Gauteng and Mpumalanga since the weekendPicture: MATTHEW FIELD

Environment department probes sulphur stench causing headaches in Gauteng and Mpumalanga

SHONISANI TSHIKALANGE The environment, Forestry and Fisheries department (DEFF) said on Wednesday that it would investigate the “elevated levels” of sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphur experienced in parts of Gauteng and Mpumalanga since…

11 mistakes on your tax return that could land you in jail for two years

SHONISANI TSHIKALANGE Failure to register your details with revenue service Sars or not notifying it of changes to your details could result in up to two years’ imprisonment, says Tax Consulting SA. Roxanna Naidoo, an attorney, and Lisa…

ANC to discuss Zuma’s defiance of ConCourt order

KGOTHATSO MADISA The ANC will discuss former president Jacob Zuma’s decision to not co-operate with the state capture commission at its national executive committee (NEC) meeting next week. Party spokesperson Pule Mabe said the party…

The Catholic Church’s coadjutor archbishop Abel Gabuza has died of Covid-19.Image: The Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa/via Facebook

SA’s Catholic Church mourns loss of Archbishop Abel Gabuza to Covid-19

ZIMASA MATIWANE Covid-19 has claimed the life of the Catholic Church’s archbishop coadjutor of the archdiocese of Durban, Abel Gabuza. Cardinal Wilfrid Napier, the Catholic Archbishop of Durban, made the announcement on Sunday. Gabuza…

Bheki CeleImage: Werner Hills

More than 7,000 arrested since December for not wearing masks: Bheki Cele

STAFF REPORTER About 7,500 people have been arrested for not wearing a mask and over 800 for liquor-related infringements since lockdown level 3 began 16 days ago. The police ministry announced on Wednesday morning that over 20,000 people…

Police arrested a man for possession of of more than R2m in counterfeit money.Image: SUPPLIED

Pretoria man nabbed with R2m in counterfeit cash

NOMAHLUBI JORDAAN A Pretoria man was arrested for being in possession of more than R2m in counterfeit money. “Police in Pretoria West received information about two suspicious men who had booked in at a local guest house,” said police…

The Durban High Court has ruled that land expropriated for low cost housing belonging to an 84-year-old pensioner without his express consent must be returned to him by the KwaDukuza Municipality.Picture:: GroundUp/Nomfundo Xolo

Court order has big implications for land expropriation

TANIA BROUGHTON and GROUNDUP Four years ago, Louis Nathan Langer, a pensioner, lost his home and his only source of income when the KwaDukuza Municipality expropriated the land for low cost housing, offering him a “trifling” compensation.…

Negative information on your credit report adversely impacts your credit score.                                          Image: 123RF/ANDRIY POPOV

Guard against companies wanting to clean your credit report

Prescribed periods apply for negative listings Consumers have been urged to remain cautious of offers to clear credit reports, especially if you have “adverse information that is factually correct”. If you’ve been “blacklisted” with the…

On Thursday, the death of Nateniel Julies sparked outrage and led to sporadic clashes with the police.Image: Supplied

Two cops accused of murdering Eldorado Park teen to appear in court

The two police officers who are accused of murdering Nateniel Julies in Eldorado Park, are expected to appear in the Protea magistrate’s court on Monday. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) said the pair, who are…

Universities given deadline to complete 2020 academic year

YOLISWA SOBUWA Universities in SA have been given until February to complete the 2020 academic year with the 2021 calendar set to start between March and April. The department of higher education & training minister Blade Nzimande made…

Former Ipid head Robert McBride in a previous appearance in the commission. /Masi Losi

Robert McBride not ready for Zondo inquiry

Former Independent Police Investigation Directorate (Ipid) head Robert McBride yesterday failed to appear before the commission of inquiry into state capture to be cross-examined by former police minister Nathi Nhleko’s legal…

He attacked his mother after she allegedly refused to give him money to buy drugs.Image: 123RF/Maxim Evdokimov

Man ‘confesses’ to killing his mom over drug money

Violence against women and children in SA took another sinister turn at the weekend when a Free State man allegedly confessed to stabbing and killing his mother. He attacked his mother after she allegedly refused to give him money to buy…

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WATCH | How It’s time to reconsider the humble hadeda

Let’s paint a picture: one moment you’re in a deep slumber, untroubled by the cares of the world and floating through space on a doughnut. The next, you’re rudely awakened, thrust into consciousness by the raucous call of an agent of…

Tourism industry optimistic despite R748m daily losses

NONKULULEKO NJILO The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) on Monday said it was confident the industry would survive the Covid-19 pandemic, despite recording a daily loss in tourism expenditure of R748m. This comes after as…

Veteran actor Allen Booi passes away

KYLE ZEEMAN Veteran actor Allen Booi has died, talent agency Trinity Management confirmed in a statement on Monday. The star, who featured in several major productions, including Tsha Tsha, Soul City, Backstage, Generations, Muvhango Zero…