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The Star reports that the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (SSeta) will be going to court to justify its refusal to disclose information pertaining to a R162-million contract it allegedly awarded irregularly. Source: Latest News
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Calls mount to give teachers priority in the Covid-19 vaccination roll-out
Cape Argus reports that with all primary school and special needs school learners to return to daily attendance and traditional timetables from 26 July, calls have mounted for teachers to be prioritised in the Covid-19 vaccination roll-out. Source: Latest News
Eastern Cape policeman dies after robbers opened fire on a police vehicle in Dutywa on Monday
News24 reports that an Eastern Cape police officer died after being shot by robbers in Dutywa on Monday morning. Sergeant Nyameko Mbelani, 38, died in hospital on Tuesday morning. Source: Latest News
Former JB Marks mayor Kgotso Khumalo and two other employees in court for allegedly stealing R5m from municipality
News24 reports that former JB Marks Local Municipality mayor Kgotso Khumalo and two other employees have appeared again in the Potchefstroom Magistrate’s Court for allegedly defrauding the municipality. Source: Latest News
Eskom management triggers wage dispute which will go to CCMA for mediation
BL Premium reports that Eskom management has declared a dispute with unions over pay increases, setting up the talks for an independent meditation process at the CCMA, a date for which has not yet been set. Source: Latest News
Racism and other claims against Eskom’s CEO André de Ruyter dismissed by independent inquiry
BL Premium reports that an independent inquiry into allegations of racism and abuse of power by Eskom CEO André de Ruyter has found no evidence that he conducted himself in a manner that amounted to racism or that breached governance. Source: Latest News
Investigation launched after uniformed female cop found dead on railway tracks in Upington
News24 reports that Northern Cape police are investigating the mysterious death of a police officer in Upington. The officer’s body was found, still in police uniform, early on Tuesday morning. Source: Latest News
Eastern Cape doctor sentenced to community service for fake injury, RAF claim scam
News24 reports that an Eastern Cape doctor has to perform 36 months of community service after he enabled crash survivors to claim R2.25 million from Road Accident Fund (RAF) by faking their injuries. Source: Latest News
Bogus Gauteng doctor sentenced for issuing fake medical certificates to applicants for heavy motor vehicle driving permits
News24 reports that a bogus Gauteng doctor has been sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment or a R10,000 fine for issuing fake medical certificates to heavy motor vehicle drivers seeking to apply for professional driving permits. Source: Latest News
Two security guards die of smoke inhalation at Pretoria’s Groenkloof Nature Reserve
News24 reports that two security guards were found dead in the Groenkloof Nature Reserve, Pretoria, on Wednesday morning. Source: Latest News