Pres. Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to use their freedom and vote out public representatives who abuse their office and resources meant for communities. With the local government elections about 6 months away, Ramaphosa used the official Freedom Day address, to address service delivery challenges and corruption in local government.

Published on

28 April 2021

Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

Latest articles

SANParks defends safety on Table Mountain amid crime concerns

22 September 2024

Embrace your Heritage with Tjops & Choons Weekend

21 September 2024

Home Affairs offices open every Saturday until 12 October 2024

20 September 2024

Farm workers protest; Labour & housing issues in Cape Winelands

20 September 2024

An investigation is underway after 4 people died when 2 aircraft collided mid-air near Grasmere in Gauteng, on Monday night. The South African Civil Aviation Authority says its members were still on the scene yesterday afternoon, to collect evidence.

Pres. Cyril Ramaphosa is expected today and tomorrow to answer questions about the ANC, before the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into state capture. With his second appearance on 13 & 14 May, he will have to answer questions in his capacity as president of the country.

Learn the art of brining, curing and spicing

Merentia Van Der Vent - 19 September 2024

Learn the art of brining, curing and spicing this year at the Time Out Market Cape Town. A special event will be held this...

Free entry to City nature reserves

Merentia Van Der Vent - 18 September 2024

You can get free entry to the City's nature reserves during the Great Southern BioBlitz, celebrating Heritage Month. The Great Southern Bioblitz weekend starts...

LEAP officers to be redeployed

Merentia Van Der Vent - 17 September 2024

LEAP officers will be redeployed to crime hotspots in the Province, for a trial period. A special focus of theirs will be the evolving...