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In the News Today: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced the following closures for jacking the bridge up at the EB Cloete Interchange affecting the route from Durban CBD (N3 Westbound) to King Shaka International Airport (N2 Northbound). Closure one: Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 2pm to Monday, October 7, 2024, …
In the News Today: The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) will transport fans to the MTN8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday for free. Trains will run to the stadium from Umlazi, Winkelspruit, KwaMashu, Cato Ridge, Pinetown, and Crossmore. A shuttle service will operate between Durban station and Moses Mabhida …
In the News Today: Xaba said the curtailment would allow for continued water availability to the city even during periods of below-average rainfall. “The risk of not enforcing the abstraction limit is that, should a drought occur, there would not be sufficient water in the system for uMngeni-uThukela Water to continue providing the eThekwini municipality …
In the News Today: The newly renamed Hollywoodbets Pro Series, which includes the Hollywoodbets Pro20 and Pro50, gets under way this week. The Hollywoodbets Dolphins Ladies have made the most of their pre-season as they take on the Fidelity Titans at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead in Durban tomorrow morning, Friday October 4. Their season starts with a …
In the News Today: It was not much longer than 12 hours after the British Military Sealift Vessel Hurst Point had sailed from Durban when, on 21 September at 10:00 in the morning, the Danish Military Sealift Vessel Ark Germania (IMO 9609952) arrived off the Durban Bluff, from Kochi in India. She was kept off …
#UniteBehind believes problems with long distance locomotives is due to corruption at PRASA over the years.
KZN Premier condemns bridge attack that claimed Pietermaritzburg mother’s life
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has condemned the brutal bridge attack that claimed the life a Pietermaritzburg mother.
Madhumathie Bunwarie, 62, was killed on Sunday when a car battery was thrown from a bridge and struck the car she was travelling in on the N3, near the Pavilion Shopping Centre. The car battery reportedly crashed through the windscreen, hitting Bunwarie on the head.
At the time of the incident, Bunwarie and her family were returning to Pietermaritzburg after attending a funeral in Durban.
“This appalling act of mischief and criminal recklessness has not only robbed a family of a beloved mother, but it has shaken the entire KwaZulu-Natal community. We cannot, and will not, tolerate such inhumane and cowardly behaviour that brings untold pain and trauma to innocent people,” Ntuli said.
Ntuli extended his heartfelt condolences to the Bunwarie family and their loved ones during this difficult time.
“No words can ease the grief they are feeling but as a province, we mourn with them and promise to act,” Ntuli said.
The Premier has called on law enforcement agencies to intensify efforts to apprehend the individuals responsible for the heinous act.
He stressed the need for justice, not only for Bunwarie but for all victims of violence and reckless criminality in the province.
“I have instructed the Department of Community Safety and Liaison to work closely with the South African Police Service (SAPS) to increase police visibility and patrols in high-risk areas, particularly near bridges along major highways. We must ensure that incidents like this are prevented at all costs.
“The safety of our people is non-negotiable. Additional security measures, including the installation of surveillance cameras and heightened monitoring of bridges, will be explored urgently to deter such cowardly acts of violence,” Ntuli said.
Ntuli further urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to law enforcement without delay.
“Together, as a community, we must stand united against those who seek to disrupt the peace and security of our province. May Mrs Bunwarie rest in peace, and may her family find strength in this time of mourning.
“Let this tragic incident serve as a solemn reminder of the importance of compassion, responsibility, and collective vigilance,” Ntuli said. – SAnews.gov.za
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Thu, 10/03/2024 - 10:44
In the News Today: Members of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), South Africa’s largest federation of unions, have called for a “National Day of Action” against unemployment on 7 October. The action will consist of a nationwide strike and protests. COSATU announced related gatherings at the following locations: Amazimtoti: Protest at Makro retail …
In the News Today: In their bid to fulfil the purpose of creating a safe and secure environment that is conducive to teaching and learning for the Durban University of Technology (DUT) community, the Protection Services unit accepted three new bakkies from the Logistical Services unit on Tuesday, 01 October 2024. This hand over took …
In the News Today: Pablo Franco Martin has penned a heartfelt farewell following his exit as AmaZulu FC head coach, while also going on to drop a hint regarding his future. AmaZulu confirmed on Monday evening that the club had decided to part ways with the Spaniard and his assistant Aitor van den Brule. The …
In the News Today: The Durban University of Technology (DUT), located on South Africa’s east coast, was formed in 2002 from the merger of ML Sultan and Technikon Natal. It has grown significantly, with seven campuses in Durban and Pietermaritzburg. DUT offers a broad spectrum of high-quality, market-relevant programmes across its six faculties. Each of …
Employment and Labour to host Employment Standards Conference
The role of labour inspectors with the aim of protecting vulnerable workers in different sectors of the South African labour market, will come to the fore at the Department of Employment and Labour’s Employment Standards Conference.
The department’s Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES) branch is set to host the conference from 8 to 10 October at the Olive Convention Centre in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
“The conference promises to be an enlightening platform for the more than 350 inspectors expected to attend, offering an opportunity to engage in constructive dialogues, exchange ideas, and explore strategies to enhance compliance and maintain equality of inspections within the labour market.
It is an occasion to not only hear from leadership but also to contribute to the transformation of the inspections and South African labour market,” the department said.
The gathering will bring together inspectors specialising in the fields of basic conditions of employment, unemployment insurance, compensation for occupational injuries and diseases, employment equity, and the national minimum wage enforcement.
In recognition of work performed by the overstretched inspectors, the IES branch also plans to host an awards ceremony to reward the good work performed by the inspectors.
The department regularly conducts advocacy campaigns to ensure compliance with the labour legislation it administers.
These include the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA), Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COID) Act, National Minimum Wage Act (NMWA), Employment Equity Act (EEA), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and the Employment Services Act (ESA).
The department said the theme of next week’s session “Advancing Social Justice through Effective Labour Inspections,” is a way of encouraging maximum compliance to employment and labour laws. – SAnews.gov.za
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Wed, 10/02/2024 - 12:23
Durban: 01 October 2024 In marking World Maritime Day 2024, under the theme: ‘Navigating the Future: Safety First’, South Africa – with an event held in Durban a week ago – literally took the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) chosen subject for this year by the scruff of the neck, by devoting the entire event to … Continue reading Sea future safety vested on youth; South Africa’s focus on World Maritime Day 2024
In the News Today: Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is excited to welcome new flight routes and additional flights to several of its airports, seamlessly connecting passengers to their next destinations. Air Botswana: On 11 October 2024, Air Botswana will launch an inaugural flight between Gaborone and Durban, with a direct flight to King Shaka International …
In the News Today: eThekwini has spent billions of rand on the Go! Durban bus project, which has been repeatedly delayed after being rejected by the taxi industry. KZN opposition parties claim taxpayers are funding the R22-billion Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system announced in 2013 that has yet to become operational. Other major South African …
In the News Today: The Southern Sun Hotel Group has won the bid for the 50-year lease and redevelopment of Durban’s landmark Golden Mile hotel, the Elangeni & Maharani, after a lengthy tender process. Southern Sun’s existing lease on the properties was to have ended next year. Ethekwini Municipality Mayor, Cyril Xaba, made the announcement on …
In the News Today: Motorists will be happy to know that the price of petrol and diesel drop today, Wednesday, October 2. The prices of all grades of petrol and diesel are set to make a decrease. Illuminating paraffin is also expected to decrease, with the only price rise coming in the cost of LP …
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In the News Today: As Orlando Pirates prepare to take on Stellenbosch FC in the MTN8 final this weekend, Soccer Laduma looks at their record in finals at Moses Mabhida Stadium. The Buccaneers are on the verge of becoming the first club to win the MTN8 three times in a row, but it won’t be …
In the News Today: Investors ought to have known it was an illegal scheme, considering the promised returns ‘were impossible to attain lawfully’, judge finds Investors who sunk their savings into an illegal Ponzi scheme, lured with promises of returns of up 1,000% over nine months, will remain out of pocket… continue reading HERE. Road …
In the News Today: The SA20 2025 auction was held in Cape Town on Tuesday as the six franchises finalised their squads ahead of the third season, which begins on January 9 next year. All the six franchises – barring Joburg Super Kings – completed the requirement of having 19 players in their squad after the …
In the News Today: Following the not-so-shocking departure of Pablo Franco Martin from AmaZulu FC, Vusimuzi Vilakazi has emerged as a hot favourite to take over as head coach at the club. Martin has been shown the exit door at Usuthu after only three games in charge of the team this season. Such has been …
In the News Today: The SABC is under pressure to institute disciplinary processes against the public broadcaster’s two journalists who made disparaging comments about the late public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan during his funeral over a week ago. The two journalists, who did not realise that their microphones were still on after interviewing mourners attending Gordhan’s …