The government of national unity is working at a national level, but the same cannot be said about municipal coalition governments
With at least 66 hung councils so far, coalitions are on the agenda as ANC and DA majorities tumble
Despite Covid-19 regulations and increases in infections, the army has continued some training courses, putting hundreds of students’ lives at risk
On November 11, the Polish diaspora in South Africa honoured the 500 children who found refuge in Oudtshoorn in 1943
The ANC almost lost control of Oudtshoorn municipality to the Democratic Alliance while its provincial leaders were bickering over positions.
Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has ordered further investigations into allegations of assault at the Army Infantry School in Oudtshoorn.
The alleged abuse of recruits at the Army Infantry School in Oudtshoorn is not in the interests of the military, says the IFP.
No image available
/ 25 November 2008
The changes are small, but it does reinforce this model as a serious player, writes Sukasha Singh.
No image available
/ 26 February 2006
Mbulaeni Mulaudzi, world indoor and Commonwealth 800m champion, showed his readiness to defend his titles in Moscow and Melbourne next month when he recorded a comfortable win at the fifth Athletics South Africa Champions meeting at Oudtshoorn on Saturday afternoon.
No image available
/ 3 November 2005
South Africa, the world’s largest exporter of ostrich meat, is taking extensive measures to prevent a bird-flu outbreak that could cripple an industry still reeling from a year-long ban on exports. As migratory birds from Europe and Asia head for Africa, South African ostrich farmers are taking all possible steps to prevent a crisis.
A century ago, ostrich plumes were South Africa’s most valuable export after gold, diamonds and wool. The outbreak of World War I and the advent of the motor car — which made fancy-feathered hats impractical — snapped the trend in flight. Today, ostrich feathers and other luxury goods such as ostrich leather and meat are making a global comeback, one that faces new threats.