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Lester Kiewit

Paul Boughey, CEO of the DA has resigned
Article
/ 17 October 2019

Paul Boughey, CEO of the DA has resigned

A report that looked into the party’s poor election performance called for the CEO and Mmusi Maimane to vacate their positions

By Lester Kiewit
VBS and Steinhoff investigations at “advanced stage” — NPA and SIU
Article
/ 16 October 2019

VBS and Steinhoff investigations at “advanced stage” — NPA and SIU

Crime-fighting bodies update MPs on why high-profile investigations into VBS Mutual Bank and Steinhoff have not yielded results

By Lester Kiewit
Legal battle over prime cape farmland
Article
/ 15 October 2019

Legal battle over prime cape farmland

Decade long battle over Philippi farmland comes to a head as campaigners say development would destroy the sensitive agricultural area

By Lester Kiewit
Springbok lock sues SA Human Rights Commission
Article
/ 14 October 2019

Springbok lock sues SA Human Rights Commission

Lawsuit comes after rights’ commission takes up case of people allegedly assaulted by Eben Etzebeth

By Lester Kiewit
JP Smith, Cape Town City safety boss faces vote of no confidence
Article
/ 13 October 2019

JP Smith, Cape Town City safety boss faces vote of no confidence

Smith said the motion against him doesn’t have anything to do with issues playing out in the party’s leadership, but over disagreements in the Cape DA

By Lester Kiewit
Racism stops rugby’s try at uniting South Africa
Article
/ 10 October 2019

Racism stops rugby’s try at uniting South Africa

Alleged assault divides the country on whether Springboks have the ability to build a nation

By Lester Kiewit
Zille, Trollip faves for fedex head
Article
/ 10 October 2019

Zille, Trollip faves for fedex head

Four people are contenders for the second most powerful position in the DA

By Lester Kiewit
Old and young face off in DA battle
Article
/ 9 October 2019

Old and young face off in DA battle

With an internal election weeks away, and increasing leaks and public fights, the party is trying to find a way forward

By Lester Kiewit
Zille announces intention to lead DA’s federal council
Article
/ 4 October 2019

Zille announces intention to lead DA’s federal council

The former DA leader plans to contest for the party’s second most powerful position

By Lester Kiewit
‘My future’s a desert if we don’t act’
Article
/ 4 October 2019

‘My future’s a desert if we don’t act’

Young people are demanding that governments act against climate change. Here is a Cape Town schoolgirl who laid a legal complaint at the UN

By Lester Kiewit
The Nigerians who are bullish on SA
Article
/ 4 October 2019

The Nigerians who are bullish on SA

As President Muhammadu Buhari visits South Africa this week, two Nigerians with dual residence talk about what makes them want to stay in the country

By Lester Kiewit
Maimane proposes early DA elections
Article
/ 4 October 2019

Maimane proposes early DA elections

Who is behind moves to oust the Democratic Alliance leader is not clear. Why there appears to be an anti-Maimane campaign is easier to answer

By Lester Kiewit
Women harvest fruits of abuse  in rural Western Cape
Article
/ 27 September 2019

Women harvest fruits of abuse  in rural Western Cape

Violence against women on farms and in farming towns, usually by their partners, is under-reported

By Lester Kiewit
Two vie for DA federal chair
Article
/ 20 September 2019

Two vie for DA federal chair

With nominations opening this month, the contest for the Democratic Alliance’s second-in-command is heating up

By Lester Kiewit
New ‘normal’ as Lockdown reloaded
Article
/ 20 September 2019

New ‘normal’ as Lockdown reloaded

The president has directed the police minister to deploy another 1 000 troops in the Western Cape in the second wave of ‘Operation Lockdown’

By Lester Kiewit
Ramaphosa moves to allay fears of government inaction on gender-based violence
Article
/ 18 September 2019

Ramaphosa moves to allay fears of government inaction on gender-based violence

“Our nation is at a crossroads. Our actions now will determine whether we rise or sink into the abyss,” the president says

By Lester Kiewit
Hawk eyes for municipal crimes
Article
/ 13 September 2019

Hawk eyes for municipal crimes

A report by the auditor general said most municipalities, which are supposed to be on the front line of service delivery, were in financial difficulty

By Lester Kiewit
The wing of change inspires still
Article
/ 13 September 2019

The wing of change inspires still

Rugby legend Chester Williams leaves behind a rich legacy of young, black players who are determined to excel at the sport 

By Lester Kiewit
​Slight changes but no end in sight for violent crime in South Africa
Article
/ 12 September 2019

​Slight changes but no end in sight for violent crime in South Africa

South Africa continues to be in the grip of violent crime but according to the police minister, there are “glimmers of improvement”

By Lester Kiewit
Cyril was ‘sabotaged’ in prime time address blunder — SABC
Article
/ 10 September 2019

Cyril was ‘sabotaged’ in prime time address blunder — SABC

The national broadcaster has “strong prima facie evidence” indicating that the broadcast of the incorrect clip was deliberate

By Lester Kiewit
Justice cluster details crime busting plan, insists unrest is not xenophobic
Article
/ 10 September 2019

Justice cluster details crime busting plan, insists unrest is not xenophobic

On Tuesday the justice, crime prevention and security (JCPS) cluster outlined several interventions to help quell recent violent incidents

By Lester Kiewit
‘Boris the Baby Bot’: The little book about big data
Article
/ 6 September 2019

‘Boris the Baby Bot’: The little book about big data

Boris the BabyBot has been dreamt up by researcher and writer Murray Hunter, who focuses on surveillance and data privacy

By Lester Kiewit
Ramaphosa calls for calm amid protests against gender-based violence, promises action
Article
/ 5 September 2019

Ramaphosa calls for calm amid protests against gender-based violence, promises action

The president says the state should oppose bail and parole for rapists and killers of women and children

By Lester Kiewit
Protesters outside Parliament demand action on femicide, not just words
Article
/ 4 September 2019

Protesters outside Parliament demand action on femicide, not just words

Hundreds of protesters outside Parliament shouted down the police minister, as political platitudes failed

By Lester Kiewit
Ford, on the road to freedom
Article
/ 30 August 2019

Ford, on the road to freedom

Cape Town-based radio technical producer Brett Kannemeyer only ever idolised one kind of motor vehicle — Ford

By Lester Kiewit
Justice committee moves forward with rules to remove Public Protector
Article
/ 27 August 2019

Justice committee moves forward with rules to remove Public Protector

There are currently no rules in place for how a public protector should be investigated by the legislature

By Lester Kiewit
Khayelitsha’s people are still in the dangerous dark
Article
/ 23 August 2019

Khayelitsha’s people are still in the dangerous dark

Is the township safer five years after a commission of inquiry into policing issued recommendations on how to make it better?

By Lester Kiewit
Sun over beach? Better behave, says Cape
Article
/ 23 August 2019

Sun over beach? Better behave, says Cape

Rate-payer interest groups say certain provisions on protecting the coastal environment are welcomed. But they also describe other proposals

By Lester Kiewit
The mystery man who helped Cyril win at Nasrec
Article
/ 23 August 2019

The mystery man who helped Cyril win at Nasrec

The Premier League and building support in divided provinces were the focus of the CR17

By Thanduxolo Jika, Sarah Smit and Lester Kiewit
Ramaphosa breaks silence on campaign payments
Article
/ 22 August 2019

Ramaphosa breaks silence on campaign payments

Responding to questions in parliament, the president said there was “no wrongdoing, no criminality, and no abuse of public funds” in his campaign

By Lester Kiewit
Desperate days for local papers, radio
Article
/ 16 August 2019

Desperate days for local papers, radio

National newspapers are shedding jobs but the situation is even worse for community media, many of which face closure

By Lester Kiewit
Search for new ANC leaders in Western Cape a delicate matter
Article
/ 15 August 2019

Search for new ANC leaders in Western Cape a delicate matter

Two weeks ago, the ANC’s national executive committee disbanded the provincial executive committee for, among other reasons, in-fighting

By Lester Kiewit
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