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Ida Plaatjies takes Land Reform deputy minister Mcebisi Skwatsha into one of the homes on the Marlenique Estate in Simondium.
BARBARA MAREGELE

Skwatsha: Western Cape could be testing ground for land expropriation

​The deputy minister of rural development and land reform may assist more than 20 000 farm dwellers facing eviction in the Drakenstein municipality

  • Barbara Maregele
4 min read
​Data-driven safety plan aims for rapid violent crime prevention in the Western Cape
BARBARA MAREGELE

A sickening state of affairs at Pollsmoor prison

Former inmates tell of being denied chronic medication and contracting diseases such as TB while incarcerated in the overcrowded Cape Town prison.

  • Barbara Maregele
4 min read
Pillay was suspended twice — the first time on December 5 2014 which he challenged and was reinstated, and again on January 21 2015 — as he was instrumental in setting up the “rogue unit”. (David Harrison/MG)
BARBARA MAREGELE

Court overturns Pillay’s suspension from Sars

"This suspension is unlawful and constitutes a breach of contract," Judge Annelie Basson said in her judgement.

  • Barbara Maregele
2 min read
Compliance is only part of public procurement. Credibility and integrity carry just as much weight.
BARBARA MAREGELE

R100-million to fix tender road to ruin

The Free State R74 highway fiasco hit businesses, cost jobs and caused a slump in the local market

  • Barbara Maregele
6 min read