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A MESSAGE ABOUT OPENING CASES AT SAPS – KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
In light of the apparent occurrences of difficulty in registering cases with the police all members and citizens should be aware of the following National instruction with regards to SAPS members opening cases or registering a criminal offense Refusal by SAPS members in assisting complainants to open criminal dockets in terms of SAPS NATIONAL INSTRUCTION…
Iziko South African Museum marks 200 years of history and heritage
Published by Aiden Daries on March 8, 2025 The Iziko South African Museum (ISAM) is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year, marking a significant milestone as the oldest conventional museum in Southern Africa, Cape {town} Etc reports. Established in 1825, the museum has accumulated a vast collection of over 10 million objects spanning multiple disciplines, including archaeology, anthropology, marine biology,…
How our noisy world is seriously damaging our health
James Gallagher recording sound levels around Barcelona James Gallagher – 16 March 2025 We are surrounded by an invisible killer. One so common that we barely notice it shortening our lives. It’s causing heart attacks, type 2 diabetes and studies now even link it to dementia. What do you think it could be?… READ MORE
Why is Cape Town SO windy? A structural engineer explains…
Cape Town CBD. Picture: © druid007/123rf.com By Tasleem Gierdien, 18 March 2025 A contributing factor is a miscalculation by architects and town planners more than 50 years ago, explains structural engineer, Adam Goliger. CapeTalk’s Lester Kiewit speaks to Doctor Adam Goliger, a retired structural engineer who specialises in the impact of wind when it comes…
How to report potholes for fixing before winter
By PRIMEDIA+ Staff Writer, 17 March 2025 The City of Cape Town is encouraging all residents and road users to report potholes as part of its ‘Fix It Before Winter’ campaign. The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate is encouraging all residents and road users to report potholes as part of its ‘Fix It…
The term ‘Mother City’ reinforces a dangerous historical myth
By Stephen Grootes – 9 Mar 2025 Words have power. Referring to Cape Town as the ‘Mother City’ perpetuates racist lies about the history of our country. It’s time to stop. It is impossible to count the number of times one can hear the phrase “Mother City” in English-language news and television programmes in a…
Around 100 000 people earning over R1 million are not paying tax in SA – Kieswetter
FILE: South African Revenue Service (Sars) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter. Picture: @sarstax/Twitter. By Paula Luckhoff, 13 March 2025 SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter said the additional funding it’s allocated in the Budget would help the revenue service clamp down on non-compliance. The Money Show’s Stephen Grootes is joined by political analyst Khaya Sithole and tax specialist Elmien…
The case for a wealth tax: Addressing inequality in South Africa’s financial future
Illustrative image: Rich Man (Graphic: iStock) | Paper texture (Photo: iStock) By Michael Marchant – 11 Mar 2025 9 Despite loud claims to the contrary, some form of wealth tax in South Africa — especially of the very wealthiest — is both the right thing to do, and possible to achieve. Following the unprecedented delay…
Sugary drinks are a killer: a 20% tax would save lives and rands in South Africa
Susan Goldstein – 6 March 2025 Non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular conditions account for over 70% of global deaths annually. In South Africa, non-communicable diseases cause more than half of all deaths. Diabetes ranks as the second leading cause after tuberculosis… READ MORE