Bruce Wolpe, University of Sydney As Donald Trump celebrates the anniversary of his second inauguration as president of the United States and begins his sixth year in office, his greatest asset is power. He covets absolute power. The greatest threat to how Trump completes his term is how he wields his power. Indeed, in the most foolish act in foreign policy in Trump’s presidency, he has threatened punitive tariffs on Denmark and
A 22-year-old scholar transport driver is set to appear before the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court on charges of negligent and reckless driving, as well as 12 counts of culpable homicide, following the deaths of 12 learners. Police have confirmed that the scholar transport vehicle collided with a truck. The driver sustained injuries during the incident and was transported to a local hospital for treatment, but was discharged last night. The truck driver was
More than 216 000 people’s lives could be saved this year in the Western Cape if they receive life-saving blood. This figure of 216,000 is derived from the target of the Western Cape Blood Service reaching 72,000 active donors. One unit of blood can save three lives. “A single donation takes just 30 minutes, but regular donors help ensure that blood is always available when patients need it most,” says the Public Relations Manager
Cape Town is set for a blockbuster weekend of sport as rugby and cricket fans descend on the city for a United Rugby Championship coastal derby and the finale of the Betway SA20. The action begins on Saturday, 24 January, when the DHL Stormers host the Sharks at DHL Stadium in round 10 of the URC. With more than 40,000 spectators expected, the clash promises a charged atmosphere as the coastal rivals go
Maitland-region shootings claim 6 lives
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A total of six people were killed in separate incidents within three kilometres of each other in the Maitland area on Tuesday morning. Officers responded to the first incident in Melck Street in Ndabeni at 02:50. At the time, a passerby found a dog lying in a pool of blood. A spokesperson for the Western Cape SAPS, Colonel Andre Traut, said further investigation led police to the discovery of four bodies, three women and one man.
