An investigation is currently underway following a complaint from a resident in Kensington who bought pies from a local shop that contained mould. According to Ward Councillor Cheslyn Steenberg, the resident heated the pie and fed it to her grandson, who has since fallen ill. Steenberg says he informed City Health officials about the incident and was accompanied by officials to the shop last week Thursday. Upon inspecting the products, both the
Tannie Poppie, the roosterkoek queen of Laingsburg has fallen on hard times. The 68-year-old is battling to make ends meet due to poor sales of her world-renowned breads. Her delicacy once led her to travel abroad, when she jetted off to Italy. But now, Tannie Poppie – whose real name’s Rosaleen Van As – is falling behind on her municipal payments. The payments is for the use of the municipal facility
The Department of Communications has embarked on an urgent mission to develop a new sustainable funding model for the SABC, after Minister Solly Malatsi withdrew the contentious SABC Bill. The decision has been welcomed by civil society organisations, who have pushed for it to be canned, but Malatsi has been criticized by Parliament. The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, Khusela Diko, says she noted with “grave concern”
The month of sales (Black Friday) is here and while we’re being strongly convinced to part ways with hard-earned cash over great specials and discounts, it’s equally important for us to exercise caution and self-discipline when managing money over this period to ensure we don’t overspend. Ester Ochse, Product Head at FNB Integrated Advice says, you can avoid getting into financial distress over the Black Friday period by taking the time to ask
You’ve been invited to an Animal Picnic! The Mdzananda Animal Clinic is hosting its first-ever Picnic for Paws. This is a family-friendly fundraising event designed to bring together animal lovers and supporters in a beautiful, relaxed setting. You’ve been invited to an Animal Picnic! The event will be held at Joostenberg Bistro & Deli on Saturday, 7 December. There will be delicious food and good company. This is a day for meaningful
