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Government commits R500 billion to revive crippled rail network
Deputy President Paul Mashatile announced a R500 billion plan to restore South Africa’s railway system, emphasizing rehabilitation, efficiency, and private sector involvement to boost economic growth.
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Unions outraged as Ekapa Mine enters liquidation with five miners still trapped underground
The NUM and NUMSA criticise Ekapa Mine’s management amid provisional liquidation and ongoing search for five missing workers, alleging negligence and financial misconduct impacting jobs and worker welfare.
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Likwidasie-aansoek: Ekapa-myn op sy ‘knieë gedwing’; kommersieel insolvent
Die meer as 150 jaar waarin diamantmyne die bestaansrede vir Kimberley was, het tot ’n einde gekom nadat die laaste diamantmynmaatskappy in die Diamantstad voorlopig gelikwideer is.
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Ekapa-likwidasie: Werknemers voel oorgelaat aan eie lot; pensioene bevries
Die meer as duisend werknemers van Ekapa Minerals wat nou werkloos is met die myn se aansoek om vrywillige likwidasie, het skoknuus ontvang dat hul pensioene bevries is. Dit terwyl vyf kollegas steeds vermis is ná die ondergrondse modderstorting.
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Miljoene bestee terwyl rou riool veld instroom: ‘Gogga-ramp’ is mensgemaak
Die rioolkrisis weens verwaarlosing, swak bestuur en tegniese onbevoegdheid by die Goggapompstasie strek oor meer as twee dekades, terwyl miljoene liter afvalwater die veld instroom.
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Budget breakthrough amid legal battle: Sol Plaatje council secures temporary truce
The Sol Plaatje Municipal Council adopted its Adjustments Budget, but ongoing legal and political disputes, particularly over manager Thapelo Matlala, hinder service delivery.
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‘Northern Cape positioned as country’s new growth frontier beyond industrial heartland’
The Northern Cape is projected as the new growth front for South Africa with resources boosting energy and agriculture, said premier, Dr Zamani Saul.
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WATCH | Mantashe prioritises body recovery over mine liquidation at disaster-hit Ekapa
Mineral Minister Gwede Mantashe prioritised recovering five bodies at Ekapa Mine over financial discussions, urging unions to communicate better with management amid crisis.
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Consumer Commission probes harmful chemicals in sanitary products
NCC investigates nine sanitary product suppliers after study found harmful endocrine-disrupting chemicals linked to serious health complications.
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MENING | Wat is Diamantstad se toekoms ná dramatiese gebeure?
Die geskenk van diamante het Kimberley bykans 160 jaar bevoordeel. Nou is die vraag of die mense van Kimberley, insluitend sakelui, owerhede, belastingbetalers en diegene wat tans nie vir dienste betaal nie, die stad verder gaan laat verval, of ‘n…