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Eskom offered protesting workers a 7% increment

By Neelam Rahim Eskom workers, whose protest forced the country into stage 6 load-shedding this week, claim they can’t set out on their salaries. As a result, they demanded a wage increase of 12%, which Eskom initially countered with a suggestion of between 4% and...

The Enyobeni Tavern of death – a mystery to unravel

By Neelam Rahim The Enyobeni Tavern in Scenery Park in East London, where 21 teenagers died over the weekend, remains under police supervision, and therefore the community remains in shock after the tragedy. Seventeen teenagers were confirmed dead on the scene, while...

Human Trafficking circle in Mpumalanga busted

By Neelam Rahim Human trafficking 101: Victims were illegally driven into the African nation before being sold off to figure on an area farm. Two people have been arrested after 39 people were rescued from an alleged human trafficking circle in Mpumalanga. Police said...

51 immigrants rescued from ‘slave-like conditions’ in Ekurhuleni factory, the owner still at large

By Neelam Rahim On Wednesday, authorities rescued 51 alleged illegal immigrants from a Chinese-owned factory in Ekurhuleni. Acting on information provided by a whistle-blower, the home Affairs inspectorate visited the factory and was refused entry. “Home Affairs...
Nigeria may Undergo a Name Change

Nigeria may Undergo a Name Change

Nigerians are contemplating a proposal to change the name of their country. The BBC reports that for two weeks now federal lawmakers have been gathering the views of citizen across Nigeria to gather proposals for amendments to the country’s constitution, such as...

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