City college in row over staff benefits
The employees accused management of not paying them their full benefits in 2009 and 2010, which has resulted in their salary notches being affected.A...
Sol Plaatje students, union reject VC candidate
Professor Andrew Crouch does not 'fit in' with the 'identity' of the institution.THE STUDENT Representative Council (SRC) at the Sol Plaatje University (SPU) and...
Residents turn out in numbers for NHI meeting
'The implementation of NHI will mean that the state can decide what treatment you require, who must provide it and where you must receive...
Thousands of children’s foster care grants at risk
There are almost 2 000 outstanding child welfare court cases in the Northern Cape.THERE are almost 2 000 outstanding child welfare court cases in...
More water woes
“Due to extremely low levels at the Newton Reservoir, we have insufficient capacity to supply water to the high-pressure tower”KIMBERLEY’S water woes continued yesterday...
Safety at hiking spots a concern
Taxi associations have previously pointed out that they have permits allowing them to pick up commuters at these hiking spotsCONCERNS continue to be raised...
Paramedic survives after being stabbed
Stabbed 28 times by four men who robbed himA 38-YEAR-old paramedic said yesterday that he was “lucky to be alive” after being stabbed 28...
Resident’s wait for driving licence drags on
“I was given a temporary licence for six months, which expired in December.”AFTER applying for her new driving licence, a city resident is still...
Spike in unemployment rate
A total of 346 000 people in the Province are not economically active, while 76 000 are discouraged work seekers.THE UNEMPLOYMENT rate in the...
Tavern owners sign pledge
“The owners are responsible for the safety of their patrons and that should be a priority for them.”THE DESIGNATED Firearms Officer at the Roodepan...
