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NWU Mafikeng hostel students housed in Civic Centre overnight
The North West University (NWU) arranged alternative accommodation last night for students staying at the Mafikeng campus after two buildings were set alight on Wednesday night. NWU Rector, Dan Kgwadi, says the university had to ensure students' safety. Two buildings, a car and motorcycle were set alight last night following…
Premier Supra Mahumapelo condemns violence NWU
North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has condemned the violence at the North The North West University's Mafikeng campus after two buildings were set alight yesterday. Mahumapelo visited the campus last year and had meetings with the students and University management, calling for peaceful protests and pleading with all stakeholders to…
NWU se Mafikeng-kampus kalm vanoggend
Die situasie by die Noordwes Universiteit (NWU) se Mafikeng-kampus is kalm vanoggend nadat geweld gister tussen studente en veiligheidsbeamptes uitgebreek het. Woordvoerder van die kampus, Koos Degenaar, sê twee geboue waaronder die administratiewe gebou is in brande beskadig. 'n Voertuig en 'n motorfiets is ook aan die brand gesteek. Hy…
Begrotingsrede: Genoeg om rommelstatus te keer?
Dit is nog onduidelik of die Minister van Finansies, Pravin Gordhan se begrotingsrede genoeg was om te voorkom dat die land se kredietgradering tot rommelstatus afgegradeer word. Maryke Vermaak berig egter dat die EFF-leier, Julius Malema glo die minister gedoen het wat nodig is. Die kredietgraderingsagentskap Moody's sê intussen die…
Mixed reaction to budget speech
There were mixed reactions to the Finance Minister's budget speech in Parliament yesterday. Pravin Gordhan delivered what many called the most crucial budget speech in the democratic South Africa. Gordhan highlighted the need for austerity measures and stronger economic growth, as Maryke Vermaak reports.
Annelize Crosby – expropriation
Agri SA’s Parliamentary representative Annelize Crosby says they are of the view the new Expropriation Bill should not contain a definition of the word “expropriation”.
Omri van Zyl - let's be frank
Agri SA Executive Director Omri van Zyl says although Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan mentioned the drought and its impact several times, he failed to announce any significant aid for the commercial agriculture sector.
Gordhan to deliver his "most important budget to date"
Tax expert, Rob Cooper, says Wednesday's budget speech will likely be Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan's most important one to date.
Feature: Responsible trading and consumption of alcohol
In commemoration of alcohol awareness month, the North West Department of Economy and Enterprise Development has embarked on an alcohol awareness campaign.
Bekgevegte en persoonlike beledigings in wetgewer
Bekgevegte en persoonlike beledigings was gister aan die orde van die dag tydens die debat oor die provinsiale rede in die Vrystaatse wetgewer. Partye het mekaar beledigings toegesnou en die LUR vir Ekonomiese Ontwikkeling en Toerisme, Sam Mashinini, het groot konsternasie veroorsaak toe hy die DA-LP, Roy Jankielsohn, daarvan beskuldig…
By-elections across the country put on ice
Municipal by-elections that would have taken place across the country today have been postponed. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) at the last minute postponed by-elections due to take place in North West, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopop and the Western Cape. This after the by-elections in six wards in Tlokwe, North West, were…
'Nasionale minimumloon moet tydens begrotingsrede aangespreek word'
Die kwessie van ’n nasionale minimumloon is vir ’n geruime tyd reeds ’n punt van onsekerheid, en die hoop is dat daar tydens vanmiddag se begrotingsrede ’n aanduiding gegee sal word of dit ingestel sal word al dan nie. Dit is volgens belasting kenner Rob Cooper. Die Minister van Finansies,…
Migraines and tension headaches big reason for lost work time in SA
A recent study has found that migraines and tension headaches are among the most common causes of lost work time in South Africa. Dr. Elliot Shevel, South Africa's migraine surgery pioneer and director of The Headache Clinic, says most doctors are unable to diagnose headaches. Dr. Shevel says although migraines…
UFS protest: AfriForum Youth slams rumours about planned attack on non-whites
AfriForum Youth has slammed rumours that its members planned to attack non-white protesters at the Bloemfontein campus last night. Marika van As says their actions were misinterpreted. Members of its neighbourhood watch were present at hostels on campus assisting students to evacuate. She says especially women were terrified as protesters…
Holstein twins – more milk to come
John Sieberhagen of Wait and See Holsteins explains that one of the Precious twins will be calving for the tenth time in March.
Grain Academy participant
Syngenta Grain Academy participant Ryan Mathews says he is looking forward to what lies ahead as farmers in South Africa have a lot of unique challenges to overcome.
Good breeding speaks for itself
John Sieberhagen of Wait and See Holsteins says getting so much milk from twins indicates the right genetics are in place.
Tax increases targeted at high earners expected during budget speech
A tax expert says incremental tax increases targeted at high net worth individuals can be expected when the Finance Minister presents his crucial Budget Speech today. Tough economic times and the current drought serve as the backdrop against which Pravin Gordhan will deliver his speech at Parliament today. Head of…
Budget speech expected to be underpinned by cuts, austerity and tax increases
The budget that Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan will deliver in Parliament today is expected to be underpinned by cuts, austerity and tax increases. South Africa's economy is in a desperate place and, if Gordhan fails to convince ratings agencies that government has a recovery plan, the country will be downgraded…
Special votes in Tlokwe disrupted
North West police are investigating a case of intimidation after more than 20 unidentified community members allegedly disrupted special voting procedures in Potchefstroom’s Ward 4 in Ikageng yesterday. Spokesperson, Leonard Hlathi both DA members and an independent party member were threatened while special votes were being cast. Hlathi said no…