National Garden Day is a chance for people across the country to down tools and celebrate their gardens.
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SA film and television industry remembers Phillip Hlophe, who will be laid to rest on Saturday
Hlophe died on October 6 and his funeral will take place on October 14 at Westpark Cemetery.
Ramaphosa claims progress being made in combatting economic sabotage – defenceWeb

Thousands of arrests related to the damage of essential and critical infrastructure have been made since June last year, with a further 70 people arrested in relation to extortion at construction sites, President Cyril Ramaphosa has revealed. During the Questions for Oral Reply session held at the National Council of Provinces on Thursday, Ramaphosa said [â¦]
‘Enough is enough’: Cape Town mayor launches campaign to combat the demand for protection fees | News24

The mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis, unveiled a new campaign to combat persistent extortion and the relentless demand for protection fees.
SA approaching tipping point in terms of water access and quality, says expert | City Press

The Water Institute of Southern Africa is concerned over the deteriorating quality of water supplied to South Africans and the poor condition of the country’s water infrastructure.
Mswenko footwear: it is more than just fashion.
The spotlight is on an entrepreneur in the fashion and textile industry, Kabelo Selekolo, who is the founder of Mswenko Footwear.
IEC gives National Alliance 35 days to fill Nelson Mandela Bay mayor’s seat

A special council meeting to decide the fate of the city manager was cancelled while factions in the National Alliance scrambled after the IEC set a deadline to fill the seats of the mayor and a mayoral committee member.
Social grants corruption is a corrosive, deviant culture

Social grants are the primary source of income for roughly 25% of South African households. They are also the second most crucial source of income for close to 50% of the population after salaries.
Business brief | Mantashe’s methane. Hamas-linked Barclays account frozen | Business

An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond.
North West health department graft: plot to oust administrator trying to root out corruption and maladministration

The ex-administrator says the report is âall liesâ, and an attempt by those implicated in corruption and maladministration in the province to try to have her removed â a claim borne out by evidence uncovered by a Daily Maverick investigation.